A reflection back on 'Chafe 150' 2016 Bicycle Ride

A reflection back on 'Chafe 150' 2016 Bicycle Ride

With the Chafe 150 having come and gone I have thought back on not only the ride but the actual time leading up to it quite a few times.  As I reflect back it seems silly to have made such a big deal out of my 80 mile ride in my head.  And yet I know it to be a pretty good accomplishment. This is part 1 of 2.

My Plan:

• Loose weight before even thinking about actually starting bike training
• Set goal weight to achieve
• Set up recumbent bike in living room for easy access and constant reminder
• Ask about proper gear for riding distances and purchase before riding
• Start riding actual bike the moment I hit desired weight
• Short rides to begin with to get used to bike, gears, clip ins, shifting
• Increase mileage on one longer ride a week
• Make a point to do some rides with steep grades
• Keep track of pulse and blood pressure after each ride
• Give myself 3 days rest between last ride and actual 'Chafe 150'
• Work on my mental game plan everyday so it would be comfortable come race day

While this plan seems simple and easy it was by no means.  I had not been on a bike for any

length of time for over 35 years and certainly no event of this nature ever.  

To see part one of my training and ride click here.  

And of course you must be asking what this has to do with Real Estate?

Everything !

Not one of the bullet points above can not be compared to Real Estate planning. Maintaining calm and preparing for unknown obstacles is paramount in a successful agent, as was in this ride, from training to completion.

Experience the change of pace Living In North Idaho will make.  Contact me as your local North idaho Real Estate resource.

Photo by Jason Duchow Photography - Sandpoint Idaho