big day

I rode 23 miles today. In one sitting. In the cold and wind that seemed to be pushing against me no matter which direction I turned. And especially on hills. Right around our house is nice and easy and flat-ish. Then it gets hilly. I rode from my house south almost to graham, and then rode back, almost to river road. then home. there were lots of hills. on one I had to break out the lowest gear on my bike, it seemed straight up... And on one my chain popped off... and I put it back on all by myself--see I'm quite competent and mechanical :) Now I think I could eat the entire contents of the fridge... but as I have self control, I won't... I will make myself lunch, however...