Mount Pilot in January

I declared training season open this weekend.  I was going to start with a ride to Sauratown Mountain, and got some takers.  But after we met we decided Pilot, although harder and farther was a safer ride, so we made the 60 mile trek this weekend.  Jimmy V, Lance Jr. and me, the Beermeister, went 60 miles on a relatively warm day for January.  Its a long bike ride without the difficult climb at the halfway point, but here is proof that at least 2 of completed the climb.  Jim was the only sane one who opted out.  It nearly killed me, but I plan on doing this as much as possible over the next 4 months in preparation for Blood, Sweat & Gears. I hope the group will continue to join me!  As usual, Lance Jr. made it look easy - well I shouldn't say that, because I never saw him - he left me in the dust.  But I was surprised that the climb didn't feel too difficult.  The 60 miles was tough though, but although I was slow, I was pleased with being able to complete the climb and feel OK at the top.