bicycling for fun

as many of you know, i have been riding my bike lately. what has it given me?

1. shaved legs - yes it's true. i spent a better part of friday figuring out how to get everything shaved, in two sessions. i will not ever underestimate the time it takes to do so.
2. possibly an infected cut from shaving my legs - i was so cocksure of myself that i wasn't paying attention. i felt a little pain and looked down to see blood covering the shower floor. i looked at my razor and peeled off a piece of skin that looked like a transluscent carrot peel. yes it was that long.
3. an odd biker's tan leaving my hands, ankles and feet, torso, and upper arms white while my legs and arms are pink.
4. 293 miles of exploration so far - given a lot of those are repeat miles, you always see new things while riding your bike.

what's next? i am going to ride an easy 2 hour ride today out on the flats. my legs are sore from my 105 miles in the last two days - most of which took place in the rocky mountains. i'll for sure keep everyone updated as my muscles get toned and my skin gets tanned.