A mile with Colin

I got home yesterday from work and decided to go for a ride ... with Colin. The kids and I rode down to the park, played a bit, and then came home. I took Colin on the long way to the park. All told, it was over a mile on the bike for him. He didn't seem to mind and did okay. There are a couple of small hills that he complained a bit but otherwise it was okay. Cassie and Craig just took off and rode.

After getting home, I hadn't cleaned the bike in a while so I cleaned it up. The chain and sprocket sparkle again and worked great today on the ride to the beach. It was 54 fast miles. I got to 50 miles at 2:40. The legs felt strong. Definitely different from two days ago when it was a painful go. On the coast, I was catching people left and right, cruising over 25 MPH. My fastest 10 miles was miles 40 to 50 where I averaged over 21 MPH. I could feel the bike accelerate when I'd come up behind someone or a group. Then it was the slingshot around them and continue on. There were a couple who tried to stay on my wheel but to no avail - DROPPED! A couple of riders fought off the challenge but in the end, they were reeled in and disposed of. Flat roads, like the TdF right now, is a big equalizer. It comes down to conditioning, preparation, and leg strength. A couple more days till we leave for the STP. I am ready to go. I have been training for this event for the last six months. It is like the last few days before Christmas, anticipating. Let's go.

We had a real nice time today at the beach. We bathed in the sun, tossed the football around, played in the waves, did some body surfing, and just relaxed. Later, we are going down to a park in Simi to watch the fireworks. It is nice to spend some time with Christine and just relax.


Pink is a nice color for cycling. Since Yoda put me in pink, here I am or here is how it will look in August when I come across in the lead. Get ready, brace yourself, the B-Train is coming and not stopping for any passengers!