That's A Wrap

The weekend is over and it is back to work. Monday is a recovery day -- in name only, usually a flurry of meetings and deadlines for me. But it was a good biking weekend.

Got in a short burst Friday night around the neighborhood, just enough to spin out the week. I did not feel great on the bike though, everything seemed a little off. Knowing I had an evening of projects ahead I folded it up after about 10 miles.

Saturday was spin class. There is a lot of construction at the gym and even more employee drama. I guess Edmund the Inhaler has quit now too. That really limits the number of instructors left to teach classes. Plus many of the regulars are not showing up because of the changes I imagine. I missed the week before an only ONE person showed. We had nine this week. It's a start to rebuilding.

After wrapping up the community garage sale, I headed out with Twodawgz to get some Belgian ales and the new Trek. It is a sweet ride. I already know I want to dress it up with some Ergon grips and a rear fender. My only hope is that my maiden voyage is not foreboding of rides to come... one wheel revolution and I rode right through a dog pile on the side yard! I had to laugh and hose it off. Dog eats too much fiber.

I also got the Carbon Suppository cleaned, lubed and the old Cateye computer back on. It was like having an old friend come back after being away too long. I really like this set-up. And, it works!!

Sunday I rode 40+ out to the Islands. I knew it was going to be a challenge when I was thirsty 3 miles into the ride. I was never able to fully hydrate. I did forty miles in 2:34:43. That was few minutes off my goal. I has tailwind for about 15 miles and flew. Of course that comes with 15 miles of headwind home and a 6+ m.p.h. drop in speed. I really try to focus on cadence not speed for these long rides, keeping it about 80. I was pretty uncomfortable at mile 27 so I pulled over at 30, drank some water, stretched a little and that took away the aches.

Congrats to Spenghali who cranked out 35 miles with a 19 mph average! Fantastic spring effort. Don't drop me at Cheers & Gears, please!

Meeting prep awaits.

Spin On