Five of us finished a 27 mile loop just before the rains came this morning. Last Wednesday we weren't so lucky, but it was a warm rain and we survived it.
One brother was off the back a bit this morning (we won't name him, because it could have been any of us; bad days on the bike make their way around), but he wasn't abandoned. Just like the fellowship of believers should work, we took turns providing verbal encouragement, and practical support in the form of drafting (about 30% energy savings when you follow the wheel of a rider in front of you) to ride him back to the group. Those who had extra strength today loaned it to our friend.
TEAM - Together Everyone Accomplishes more. Years ago one rider in our group of four became impatient while another fixed a flat. We told our friend to wait and we'd ride fast together to help him make his time deadline to be home, but off he went to fight the wind alone. Seven miles later three of us working together roared past him, making the point that 'two are better than one' (Ecclesiastes) when it comes to dealing with adversity.
Who supports and encourages you? Do you wait for it or do you ask for it when you're facing adversity?
Yet another lesson from the bike.
Rides on Two Wheels
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