Time in the Saddle

I didn't really go very far today, and today is an "off" day for me anyway, but I did put some time in the saddle and I wanted to comment on it.

I feel like I need to invest in a new saddle this season. The stock saddle that I have is fine, but it's not great and I have the sneaking feeling that it could be better.

I only rode about 7 miles all told, which really isn't far. I worked on bike handling and listened to my body as I rode in this easy and training-free zone. It was really nice to feel how my training has informed my muscle groups and though I wasn't consciously thinking about form or using certain muscles or pedaling a certain way, when I "tuned in" to my body I found that I was already there.

It was nice to use my bike as a mode of transportation. I don't get to very often. I liked it.