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+title: "Mental Health Gravel Ride Day"
+published: "2024-07-12T15:38:46.616969Z"
+updated: "2024-07-12T15:38:46.616969Z"
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+I followed [Lou's lead](https://louplummer.lol/taking-a-mental-health-day/) and took a mental health day today. I have some stuff I need to tend to around the house, and I just didn't feel like doing work as well.
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+I got up at my usual time for a morning ride, but I stayed out later since I didn't have to rush back to shower and head into the office. I covered my typical route and then explored the gravel trail along the river.
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+![A blue bicycle with a white water bottle stands on a dirt path. Surrounding vegetation includes overgrown bushes and tall trees, with a rectangular metal frame covered in vines in the background.](https://bear-images.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/jbowdre-1720796928.jpg)
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+It was a nice journey through the shaded woods alongside the river, and the front suspension fork of my [new bicycle](/new-ride/) made for a comfortable ride. Being able to lock the suspension for stability on the road and then unlock it for shock absorption on the trail is *really* nice.
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+The path also traveled alongside the nearby military installation, so that's something.
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+![A blue bicycle with a water bottle is parked near a brown sign reading "US Army Installation No Trespassing." Surrounding foliage includes small bushes and dry leaves.](https://bear-images.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/jbowdre-1720796929.jpg)
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+All told, I rode just shy of 20 miles in about 1.5 hours, with a few stops for pictures and some deliberately slow sections to lower my heart rate a bit. It was a really nice way to start my rare mental health day!
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+=> https://blog.jbowdre.lol/mental-health-gravel-ride-day/ 📡 Originally posted on jbowdre's weblog
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