A week of firsts

Firstly, a big thanks to Rach for getting me back on the bike after a lengthly break.

I enjoyed my first 'official' training ride on Thursday, intervals around the Embassy's and Alexandrina Dr. I was very slow but enjoyed the company of my personal 'escort' Chris as I struggled up the hills. Thanks also to Andrew and Rob. I managed three reps but when I got into work at 7:15 I thought I should have pushed through one more....next time. Was great to meet some new faces of the Valkrie squad and I was also please to see some familar faces in Liz and Kate. Was also my first chilly morning ride for the year.

Another first tonight (Sat) was the Vikings nocturne criterium. Was great rolling around a new course and getting back onto the crits track. Well done to Steven for organising and all the volunteers including Jane, Rob, Bossie and co and the Valkyrie girls at the BBQ.

So all in all has been a great week back on the bike and I look forward to next. I haven't been on the bike much in the last 12+ months, having a job that involved a lot of travel and then lacking a lot of motivation to get up and ride when I kept getting dropped. I am now in a new job and looking forward to more firsts back on the bike!