Every year about this time I end up getting really busy with things that interrupt my routine (yes I do sorta have one) and my training takes a big hit. The last couple of weeks I have gotten a lot done-- sculpted a complete set in worship furnishings for an event up at Luther College, made 26 sterling and bronze crosses, preached a sermon every night for most of a week, went camping, paddled my kayak (family speed) in Lake superior. What I haven't done is ride my bike. That's right, it has been almost 2 weeks.
So you might wonder what possessed me to ride with the Cedar Falls "A" group tonight. I am kinda wondering that myself. On a good night, when I am well trained I really can't keep up with them. All-in-all it was a good ride. They slowed down 4 times during the ride, and then they would start off at a pace that was slower than usual for a few miles and than slowly turn on the speed till as Carl described it "your eyes crossed." That happens to me at a much slower speed than it does for Carl!
The ride was a bit over 40 miles and it did feel good to get back in the saddle again. Tuesday Night's route and ride data.
Family speed? Ha! Are you trying to elude to the fact that it was much of a workout? Remember, Kaia's the one who had a hard time remembering to actually paddle :)
ReplyDeleteGood job out there with the fast guys. I only lasted for two miles. And now some Mt Biking this morning.
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