Cielo Vista

The last time I rode Cielo Vista, my dad and I were preparing for the Rides for the Roses. It was the Monday before the ride and I used it to cap off our couple of weeks of preparation. When I rode over the Jens' house yesterday morning, I was thinking of a easy ride, something flat and fast. I hadn't been up Scenic Loop on a bike in a while and when Jens mentioned it, what the heck, let's ride. I rode it the best I probably ever have ridden it. In fact, my gearing was higher than it has ever been but so was my heart rate although it didn't feel that way. We spun for over two hours. The only thing was I didn't bring any food with me and when we finished, I knew I had not brought any food. I didn't bonk on the ride. I bonked after the ride. It is that empty feeling in your stomach that feels like a drain sucking the last bit of water out of the tub, searching for every last bit to go down.

We went out to eat with Jens and Kristen latter in the afternoon. It was fun and we really enjoyed the company. They are such good friends. It is already difficult thinking of what is going to happen over the next few weeks without it really happening. Good people are hard to find. Good people that "fit" are even more difficult. After dinner, Christine and I had a good time shopping for the kids for Christmas. I think we got almost everything. Just some stocking stuffers and few items is what is left to do. Tomorrow is the day. "What would you do if you didn't fear!"

Lastly, Chicago is in Pittsburgh today. It is time for the Steelers to get it done. Let's go!