May 2, 2010

8 weeks until Blood, Sweat and Gears. Carl and I rode to Sauratown Mountain and back from home. Total mileage was 62. I was tired from the very beginning, but Carl had legs. Carl let 99% of the way. I just couldn't do it, but again it was another confidence boost to know that I could keep pedaling even when my body was tired and my mind was worn out, although having help from Big Carl was paramount. The ride was very hilly and the climb up Sauratown is 2.5 miles. I made the climb without stopping this year. Last year I had to stop and rest once, so again another accomplishment. We averaged 15 mph on the way there and the the total trip was 15.8. We were slow because I couldn't help and had to drage Carl down. Plus the wind was in our face on the way out and I swear it shifted directions so we had a head wind on the way back. Toal mileage this week was 87. Only did 2 rides. The other was a short 25 miler. But compared to last week's 179, I needed a break. Still need to rest a couple of days to catch up. Probably going to take 2 days off. But we plan on doing one trip per week to Sauratown, Hanging Rock and/or Pilot or something similar.