Way 9: Roll with the punches
One minute you're flying high, riding further, riding stronger and actually feeling your body change. The next you hear a shotgun sound and your bike grinds to quick stop. They guy at the bike shop actually says he has never seen a metal bicycle wheel shread like that in 10 years on the job. Then comes the news that he has no wheel in stock and it will take two weeks to get another one.
It's amazing how the mind can take one piece of bad news and sew a tapestry of disaster around it. Visions of the entire Project 100 Ways endeavor crashing down. Thoughts of how there is no way to replace that much bike time with any other exercise.
Never underestimate the power of breathing. Twelve hours later, I'm the proud owner of an underpriced, gently used Cannondale M400 for less than the cost of the replacement wheel on the recumbent.
Sure, my rear will be sore tomorrow and I will miss that recumbent bus driver seat, but I head off to bed a thankful, happy guy.
Date: 1/25/2011
Day: 25
Weight: 353.2 (-15.0)
BMI: 44.1
Miles Ridden: 118
Days to Las Vegas: 276
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