So last week I went to Austin to ride with Andrea and some other people on our MS150 team. We rode a hilly 20 miles. The route started just past the West Lake area and went through Bee Caves. It was beautiful, but very very cold. When we started it was 35 degrees. The ride was wonderful, but I noticed a slight pain behind my knee during the ride. After the ride I looked up in my cyclists manual what that injury might be result of; it said if your feet are "floating" in the pedals (pushing down on half the rotation and pulling up on the other half) then that could cause a pain in the back of the knee. That was the last thing I needed to hear in order to purchase some new pedals. Currently I have pedals that you do not clip into, mine have a strapping cage to keep your foot on and near the pedal. But, what are called clipless pedals actually connect you to the bike and make you a part of the bike mechanics, which I believe will help alleviate the knee pain. So those come in on Tuesday!
As the ride is just over 2 months away, I am not only training seriously but also beginning my fundraising effort for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Each rider in the MS150 has to raise at least $400 for the MS Society. I'd really appreciate your support!
Visit my Fundraising Page: My E-Donate page on the MS150 website.
As the ride is just over 2 months away, I am not only training seriously but also beginning my fundraising effort for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Each rider in the MS150 has to raise at least $400 for the MS Society. I'd really appreciate your support!
Visit my Fundraising Page: My E-Donate page on the MS150 website.
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