It really hit me yesterday morning as I looked out the window and watched the rain drops hit the puddles, I would be spending more time indoors on the trainer. During the week, I don't mind sitting in the garage and putting the time in. But on Saturday, I look forward to getting up early, suffering, and communing with nature while on the bike. To comment with a lack of sophistication concerning the weather, it sucks!
I do know that in a few months, all will be better but like the old Heinz Ketchup commercial commented, "anticipation, it's making me wait." The summer was wonderful and the longer days great for riding after work but it doesn't make it any easier.
This last week was three rides in the garage. No miles, just time on the bike.
We'll see if I am able to get out for my usual Christmas day ride - in 2004, I rode 50+ miles for the first time as I rode out towards Bandera; 2005, a short roll around the Texas hillside; and in 2006, 55 miles over the Southern California countryside. I'd hate to write this week about my ride through the garage. Who knows, maybe I'll suck it up and take it to the rain ... or just pray for a few hours of clearing to get the ride in!
Final Note: BYU willed itself to victory last night over a chippy UCLA team that just lost its head coach. This was the first win over UCLA for BYU since 1983, the Steve Young era. Way to go Mountain West Champions on a 11-2 season.
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