is what I'm calling the stretch of Elston Ave from Damen to wherever it is makes sense for the day and mode. It's exactly one mile from Damen to Rockwell, 2.1 miles up to Kedzie, and of course, follow it up all the way to the intersection with Milwaukee Ave and head on up to the North Branch Trail. There's a small bit of safety concern that comes to mind--the relative desolation with some characters met along the way, but in the end, the possibility of a porch creep stalking me on Elston is probably not any higher than something similar happening right on Damen Ave. I'm much more visible and predicable there--a kidnapping would not be as inconspicuous though.
So now you know what goes through a girl's head as she tries to get her mind off the first run in who knows how long! Had to be dedicated to get started. A good exercise. Almost getting there! Been starting to do a bit more training anyway. Gonna race cyclocross. Shit. So so far to go! Unfamiliar bike, new clipless pedals, but a bad ass enough attitude to tackle it. Shooting for not sucking in a laughable way, and possibly completing a race. Low standards, I'm sure it seems, but it's my respect for the sport and how far I've got to go. Will sure try!
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