It Shouldn't Be This Hard

I decided to go for a training ride this morning.  I found a training routine for centuries and I thought that if I did this training routine that I might be able to get a century in this August.  I got a great 30 miles in and got a flat tire.

Flat tire?  No problem.  I've been to a class, I've read books, I've got the right tools with me.  I attempted to fix it on the side of the road.  It didn't work.  I fixed it at home after lots of frustration.  The book said it should have only taken me 5 minutes at the most on the side of the road to fix it.

Frustrating end to a good ride.

Hot Ride Through Eagle

Got a nice hot (91 degree) 19 mile ride in through Eagle today after work.

It's Windy

The after church ride today was windy, but nice.

I skipped the Blue Cruise today so I could attend a funeral, but before the funeral I got in a nice early morning 25 mile ride.  The weather was nice and cool with the sun shining.

I Made It To the Top

I made it to the top of Robie Creek.  15 miles round trip.  The ground was either washboarded or super sandy.  Not easy riding.

But it feels good when you make it all the way up.

How Often Am I Grateful for Wind?

It was 95 degrees this evening for my 19 mile ride.  It was one of the few times that I was grateful to be riding in wind.

Feeling Good Again

I got in a nice ride after work tonight.  I even broke out the sleeveless jersey for the first time this season.  This is the first time in a few weeks that riding has felt good when I was done.

Where'd that Wind Come From?

I did the Hidden Springs Loop.  32 miles.  When I left, no wind.  As I came to Hidden Springs, I had a strong head wind up the canyon and all the way home.  I don't feel like someone who should be riding 52 miles 6 days from now.

I got a 19 mile ride in today.  I just having been having the energy to ride lately.

Another 18 miles under my belt.

Hidden Springs

The weather was pretty nasty yesterday, so I didn't do the Bob LeBow Ride.  I did get in a 32 mile ride to Hidden Springs today.  There are some nice climbs on that route.  Bring your lungs.

6 Miles of Heavy Breathing

I broke out the mountain bike today for a change of pace.  I rode Red Tail Trail.  It's some nice single track.  67 minutes to ride 6 miles.  Mountain biking is a lot different than road biking.

Beautiful Day

I'm painting Blake's room today.  I snuck out for a beautiful 25 mile ride between coats of paint.