“Alone” on the bike, I’m left to the mercy of the never ending internal dialogue. Here’s a snippet of the ridiculous.

I should really have started earlier – why do I always go out so late – was nice to see Carrie though – I think I’m going to be too hot – how can I already have to pee – maybe I’ll ignore it and it will go away – Brrr, thank goodness I put the jacket on – ooh I love this pineapple flavoured electrolytles – see, Leggies, see, I’m taking good care of you, so I don’t want to hear any of your whining later k – dammit I’m going to have to stop to pee – I’ll pull over in the shade there so the forest is darker – oh goodness I hope there aren’t any ticks here – maybe they die if you pee on them – so many bloody layers to pull back up – better tuck the base layer back in – I hate when my back gets cold – maybe I should eat something since I’m stopped anyway – I love these coconut chocolates – I should find some for race week for when the boo hoo hoos hit – ok let’s get rolling again – whoa, buddy, slow down there – aaah I see your license plate – I understand why you behave like an idiot – not nice to stereotype Moniera, not nice – well who ever said I’m nice – oh that sun is glorious on my back – I’m going to have to take the jacket off soon – no no wait, see how you feel after the descent – OMG its beautiful here when the sun is out, just look at those mountains – oh hi little dandelions – almost time to make my wish – I wish to play bikes outside in the sunshine – just like I am right now – can you wish for what you already have – is that too philosophical – I wonder where this road goes, I should go explore one day – Gawd it’s beautiful – no, no stopping for a picture – you’ll have to explain all the white gaps to Mike – stay focused – goodness it’s cold, thank goodness I didn’t take my jacket off – I love this section of road – just look at all the beautiful moss – is it weird that I love the rain forest but not the rain – gawd I love it in here – where’s the elk – remember that one time we saw an elk – wait who’s we – whoa if I’m having a conversation with myself did I become a we – maybe I really am crazy – I wonder what crazy looks like – oh hi raven, yes yes I hear you – oh FFS – how can I possibly have to go pee again – how is that even possible – ugh – yes yes raven, i know you can see my bum – whatever ok, whatever – the forest is so beautiful in here – I love the it so much- OMG and look at the trees and the moss and how the light falls through the foliage – oh gawd I’m never got to hit today’s numbers – but I had to pee I couldn’t help it – or let’s motor for a bit – no actually – the road doesn’t care about your stupid numbers as it slopes down -that’s ok, I’ll have to climb in back – I love all the rivers and creeks – always coming, always going, always here – I should read Siddartha again.

Is it just me or does anyone else do this?