Because we turned around at Hicks Road, and there isn't an entry point with parking at Hicks Road, the next leg of the SCT will be from the Floyd Road depot to the next stopping point. It is either Floyd Road (less than 1/2 mile from Hicks Road turn around) or Concord Road (1 mile + to the Hicks turnaround).
Chances are the next turn around spot will be Carter Road. Floyd Road is at the 4.2 mile marker of the trail, and Carter Road is at the 8.6 mile marker. That would make a round trip of 8.8 miles as opposed to our 9.02 venture last weekend. Still...it's close enough. The next portion is Power Springs Road at the 9.5 mile marker so we'll see.
My "sit bones" (aka ischial tuberosities) are still saying, "either bike more or get a different seat because we can't take this." Apparently, when you're starting with "real" biking, you're only supposed to go 1-2 miles to start with and build up while your body gets adjusted and in shape for biking. But, I'm not one to follow directions all that well, so 6 and 9.02 miles, respectively, seemed like a good start. As far as bike seats are concerned, regardless of what it feels like, you're supposed to ride in it for at least 2 months while your body gets acclimated to biking. If you still have problems, then it's time to change seats.
FYI: Gel seats and "extra padding" actually do more harm than good.
I don't know if we'll bike this weekend or not, but you know they'll be pictures.
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