It has been two weeks since I have seriously been on the bike. I felt it today. On Monday, Dad and I took several loops around Pt. Defiance park. It was a good short ride. Today, I got on the Mulholland Highway after 43 miles to the beach. From there, it was 8 miles of up, with an average grade of 5%. It was tough and I could tell I have missed riding in the hills. Final tally, 60 miles in 3 1/2 hours. The HHH preparation was mostly flat. Now, I have to change my focus. After the HHH, I felt I would not ride in October. After being home for a little while, I am going to Death Valley to ride. This means I have to get to the hills to prepare. There are over 40 miles of hills that translates into more than 9K worth of climbing. Time to get ready to get it done. It will be tough since my schedule has me traveling considerably in the month of September. I have six weeks to get ready. It should work out. If not, I'll only ride the century. Well, keep posted as I prepare for my last organized ride of the year. Monday means back to biking to work.
Final note: how about them Steelers!
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Enjoy Life! Skip Death Valley and take a break, watch some football and relax. That is my new goal for the rest of the year. The one thing I have enjoyed over the last two weeks is the pleasure of sleeping in again. Remember, every sport has a offseason. Plus we got to play some madden.
Yoda,
I think you need to chill like your name. I'm not saying hang em' up, just cruise some. If you don't, there will be no need for me to even prepare next year....
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