KOM

KOM......the first time I rode this bicycle route in Central Texas, I asked one of the riders with me, once I could catch my breath, what this sign painted on the road meant. "Well, Miss J, that means King of the Mountain!" I'll admit, once I completed this ride, and continue to complete this ride of varying distances but always, always with killer hills and gorgeous Texas scenery,  that I felt and feel a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

There are days it seems I am always conquering mountains, personally, professionally, and athletically. I often put too much faith in those who are unworthy of my trust, consistently take on professional mountains in order to move up the career ladder, and challenge myself to enter a variety of athletic events that push my perserverance and stick-with-it-ness well beyond what I ever believed I could endure. And yet, I keep looking for more mountains to climb, and every time, I still feel that exhilaration each time I make it to the top. I like consistency, and it comforts me to know that in life, there is never a shortage of mountains where I can test my grit. And I DO have that quality...in spades!

 

                                                               Anticipating the climb........

                                                                        Wide open spaces.................

                                                                      Just keep pedaling.........

 

   The wildflowers along the route.....I have seen wild turkeys and a few coyotes while riding out       

   here.