Sure hope this callus forms fast

Today, Miata Guy and I traveled to my hometown for a bicycling tour.  We meet up with my one of my best friend's (tree hugger) brother (guy on a bike).  The ride was definitely a challenge, at least for me.  My current town of residence has a relatively flat terrain and this "getting fit" woman was not fond of the gently rolling hills.  As Miata guy calls it, I put the hammer down as best I could and powered up the hills.  I pushed myself along the flat roads to stay above a predetermined set goal speed and cadence.  You can't lose weight if you don't sweat a little : )  I feel extremely proud of my efforts today.  I rode 36 miles in under 3 hours.  I never dropped below 8mph climbing hills, 12.5 on flats, and kept my cadence higher than 75. This was a great test for my goal for the end of September, 60 miles in one day, which I feel is completely obtainable. Only my butt stands in the way.  Towards the end of the ride today my butt began protesting loudly through pain and numbness about having to sit on a tiny seat for a few hours.  Even with a gel seat and padded shorts there was still no reasoning.  My hope is as I continue to ride a "callus" will form and put an end to all the protest!

Miata Guy and I at the start of Tour De LaPorte 2010