Inexplicably, after a nice long 55 mile ride last weekend with Colin, the cycling bug has bitten me once again. It’s amazing how much better I feel now that I’ve rekindled my exercise routine. My goal for the weekend: a Diablo loop that doesn’t result in a sprained knee.

I also reconsidered getting a tandem cycle for Lisa and I. It occurred to me that however much I wanted the experience myself, I knew that she wouldn’t enjoy it at all. She’s just not the kind of person who would love a week in the elements, braving sun, wind, rain, and who-knows-what else nature decides to throw at us. I’m beginning to realize that I will eventually have to fulfill my desire for multi-day bicycle touring without her. Which really saddens me because I can’t stand being away from her for any longer than an 8-hour workday. I guess I’m just going to have to rent/buy an RV for her to drive to our destinations and meet me there. A touring sag wagon of sorts.

I was initially going to get one of these:

But maybe I’ll just settle for this one:

Or this one: