A Bike Ride

So I rode my bike to work (the bus) this morning.
I must confess, if my friend Ev had not been so disappointed that I hadn't done it yesterday I probably wouldn't have done it today either!
Since I assured her that today was the day, I took courage in hand, dressed in flannel pants, turtle neck, winter coat and gloves and strode confidently into the garage.
That confidence faltered a bit as I attempted to place the helmet on my head.
It didn't fit over my toque!
As I have badgered Crystal for years over the foolishness of riding without a helmet, that was not an option for me!
Toqueless I buckled up my helmet and rolled out to the front sidewalk.
After a wobbly start I began to peddle.
A quarter of the way there my hips started complaining.
I switched to a lower gear.
Half way there my thighs chimed in as well.
I switched to a lower gear.
Three quarters of the way there I questioned my sanity as I biked up a mild slope, lungs burning.
There were no lower gears left.
I couldn't stop for a rest or I would be late.
You can't be late when you drive a school bus!
Thankfully the last quarter was mostly downhill. (okay down slope)
I arrived at my bus with legs quivering, lungs burning, but, I had arrived!
Whoo Hoo!
That was a very long 15 minutes.
But I am going to do it again tomorrow.
Right now though, I think I'm going to take a little nap. . .