22/07/2021
Sunshine & cycling…. What more could we ask for?! Alice Tourell North] has been taking advantage of the weather & building back up to fitness after having her first baby.
Who else has been making the most of the sunshine? It’s looking like a stormy weekend so get outside whilst you can!! ☀️⛈
Posted • Alice Tourell North] 💕🚴🏼♀️Back in the saddle! 🚴🏼♀️💕
6weeks postpartum means it’s time to get back on the bike. Although I’ve been on for the past 3weeks & I cycled up to 37weeks pregnant, today’s adventure was my first time back on the roads since last September!
It was awesome!!! Well…… the feeling of being back out there was awesome, the feel of the ride however was not! I felt slow, heavy, unsteady & nervous on the roads. I’ve forgotten the best lines to take & which gear I should be in & hill climbing?! Felt like I was going backwards!
I was also really uncomfortable on the bike. Pins & needles in my feet, shoulder pain, numb arms…. Not good at all! Luckily I am booked in with bike guru extraordinaire from .performance to get my roadie position dialled in before attempting to race.
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t surprised at how today’s ride felt, that I wasn’t a little disappointed but I just have to keep reminding myself that my body made, grew & pushed out a human……… & that recovery from that will take some time!
All that being said, nothing beats sunshine, Surrey hills roads & cycling. Feels good to be back 🥰