What a Difference a Year Makes

I had a great 41 mile ride today.  I've learned in cycling that this sport will both build you up and humble you.  I've had rides where I bonked.  Where other rides have passed me like I was standing still and they make it look like they're not even trying.

Today was a day that build me up.  I'd been riding for just over 2 hours and I saw a pack of riders ahead of me.  They were working hard and we were all riding into a strong headwind.  I had a strong cadence and I could tell that I was going to catch up to them.  Today was the day that I was able to pass the other riders and make it look easy.  In tradition of passing you always say good morning and those being passed try to say good morning back through their labored breathing.  I've had plenting of practice trying to say good morning back through my heavy breathing.  Today I was the one who made it look easy.  What a difference a year and some extra pounds less make.

Nice Spring Day

I got in a nice 19 mile ride in 63 degree weather.  It was windy but warm.

Le Tour de Kuna

I took a vacation day so I could go riding and the day started off with a big rain storm.  Fortunately the afternoon cleared up and I got in a 45 mile ride to Kuna and back.  I really feel pretty good after the ride.  It was the longest one of the season so far.

A couple weeks back I attended a road/trail side bike maintenance class.  I learned a lot, but they also sold me some of their products.  The spin doctor bike repair stand is one of the products they sold me.  I do have to say I really like it and wish I would have gotten one sooner.

Snuck Out Early for a Ride

The bad weather has kept me from riding lately, but today a snuck out for a cold 24 mile ride.

Windy, Windy, Windy

I rode 18 miles today in high winds.  The crosswinds for most of the ride were almost blowing me off my bike.  And the headwinds were super strong.  The positive is that last year I would have avoided riding in such windy conditions.  This year I'm embracing them.  I definitely feel like a much stronger rider this year.

First Ride in Shorts

66 degrees. 21 miles.  Shorts.  Need I say more.  First ride in shorts of the season.

Day 3 of a 3 Day Training Set

Day 3's ride was beautiful.  58 degrees, 31 miles.  According to Strava I had an average speed of 18 mph.

Day 2 of a 3 Day Training Set

Day 2 was great.  28 miles.  Average speed was over 16 mph.  I was was surprised at how good my legs felt after yesterday's 32 mile ride.

Day 1 of a 3 day training set

It was a cold (37 degrees) and windy 32 mile ride.  I'm hoping to do 3 straight days of ride to build up to SLC.  Day 1 down.  Keep building the legs.