Most Saturdays I wake up early with a need for adventure. Sometimes I do a long run (10+ miles), sometimes I go hiking, sometimes I rollerblade up Provo Canyon and sometimes I ride my bike. This past Saturday I decided I wanted to ride around Utah Lake. I mapped it out and realized it is a 70+ mile trip.....my adventurous spirit was deflated a little, but not crushed; so I rode around and got lost a few times but finally found the first leg of the ride up to the lake. I did 20.5 miles there (add about 5 for getting lost) and then turned around before I got myself into some serious trouble.I got a pretty crispy sunburn on the back of my calves; I don't know why after about 24 years of sunburns I am still surprised when I spend 4 hours outside without sunscreen, and end up looking like a lobster.....maybe I will figure it out someday.
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Sounds like I need to go biking with you.... .. It would be an adventure.!
How's the sunburn today, Mol? Sorry you got fried. Hope you are feeling better.
Sunburn isn't so bad, I have definitely had worse. Aloe vera is my friend. Dad, we will bike and cycle and that is all I have to say about that.
I'm sad I'm not biking with you, or making you take extremely long Sunday walks. I'm glad you're keeping up the tradition on your own though!
google the 'ulcer'. It is a 100 mile bike ride around Utah Lake. I think it is sometime this fall, but I am not sure. My boss did it one year. I think they also have shorter routes as well...that would sure be an adventure...I will drive the support vehicle.
can i come next time?...unca dale
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