I did one of my favorite once in a blue moon rides yesterday. The route goes out of Morristown via south street through New Providence, over the ridge, under 78, through the Watchung Reservation, up Johnston Drive, DOWN Johnston Drive, past Watchung Hills Regional HS (my HS way back in the day) through the swamp and back into Mo'town.
There are some pretty busy roads in there but I love the reservation and climbing Johnston Drive. My parents house is at the bottom of the hill so some days its great to stop for water and a leak. Yesterday was a particularly nice day to ride. Mostly from the lack of wind, and my fresh legs.
ON TACTICS
As I made the turn off Bonnie Burn onto Johnston Drive I started my climb. I had to fart right away so I stood, let one rip and at that moment invented the greatest tactical weapon in my arsenal. The fart was exceptionally loud and had a great timbre. My riding buddy immediately started laughing, SO I ATTACKED.
Also in stitches, I began motoring up the hill! My legs felt great but I had fallen victim to my own tactic and began laughing myself. This shot my heart rate up to 180 right away. I collected myself and thought maybe I shouldn't be attacking on a Monday. When I looked I had really put a lot of space and decided I should try for a PR. UP I WENT!
I felt strong but was 10 seconds off my best. I'm sure I would have been closer had I been prepared for my tactic and not slowed to wait. Still a good effort.
So yeah, farts are still funny.
https://www.strava.com/activities/269356510/
Song of the day:
Megumi The Milkyway Above
by Connan Mockasin
Rest day for "weather," corned beef at my parents and laundry. I'm out of shammies, including both skin suits (which work great as base layers for our current temperatures.)
