Hey there, cycle fam and feast enthusiasts! Queen Caution here, rolling into the festive season with a story that's part kitchen chaos, part cycling saga, and 100% me trying not to spin out of gear. π΄ββοΈπ¦π
Turkey, Meet Bike. Bike, 'Meat' Turkey.
Alright, so picture this: I'm going to be hosting Thanksgiving. Twice. That's right, double the fun, double the turkey, and definitely double the "Why did I sign up for this again?" moments. The first round on Thursday is half of husbands side of the fam β a cozy, intimate affair with a side of "Oops, I forgot the cranberry sauce." The second? On Saturday, It'll be like opening the start gate at the Tour de France β EVERYONE from husbands side of the fam is coming! There have been lots of preparations this weekend to get ready to host; but still managed to squeeze in a ride!
Now, let's talk turkey. And I mean literally. I'm going all-in with smoking a turkey in a barrel x2!! If you haven't tried this method, let me tell you, it's the Bradley Wiggins of turkey cooking β unbeatable! This is by far my favorite way to cook a turkey, and I'm as excited about this as I am about nailing a perfect sprint finish.
Zwift or Bust: The Climb
In the midst of turkey talk and cranberry conundrums, I'm also back on the bike, officially a week in. Today's mission (other than house prep and chores): Zwift's Royal Pump Room 8. It's like deciding to climb Everest on a whim. π (ok ok, that is me being a tad dramatic.) Did I eat beforehand? Nope. Just a Larabar and a prayer. My heart rate hit numbers that I'm pretty sure are only legal in outer space. But hey, I got that route badge, and my legs didn't completely give up on me. Small victories, right?!
And let me tell you about my secret weapon β my custom cycling climbing playlist. It's like having David Guetta or TiΓ«sto in your ear, dropping beats that sync with every pedal stroke. It's the ultimate energy boost, turning each climb into a rave party on wheels. Newsletter folks, keep your eyes peeled; I might just share this high-octane playlist with you.
Design Dreams and Newsletter Schemes
In the midst of all this, I'm also diving headfirst into designing some killer cycling shirts. Launching soon? Fingers crossed! And let's not forget the first-ever newsletter in the works. It's like juggling on a unicycle, but who doesn't love a challenge?
A Heartfelt Shoutout
Before I sign off, a huge shoutout to all of you. Your support, whether it's through donations, gearing up with my designs (coming soon!), or just sending good vibes, means the world to me. It's the fuel that keeps this Queen pedaling, both in life and on the virtual roads.
So, as we dive fork-first into this season of gratitude and gobbling, let's remember: every steep climb has a thrilling descent, and every crazy Thanksgiving prep has its moments of pure joy.
Stay awesome, keep pedaling, and let's make this season one for the books!
With all my heart (and a dash of pedal power),
Queen Caution (QC) π΄ββοΈππ