Riding, Riding and more Riding

I have been hitting the roads instead of the books. (Don't tell my dad.)

Friday I went for a 2hr 15min ride in what I thought were windy conditions.

Colorado, REPRSENT.

A little of offroading with a stiff tailwind made me feel like a slow motocross rider creating a moderate dust cloud following the path of my destruction.

On Saturday, I increased Friday's ride time by an hour. With less wind, I did a little climbing. I ascent the Windsor Wall and the Mad Russian climbs senting my heart rate higher than those 8,000ft peaks in the background.

A snack break was in order for the Orange Monster (I'm still thinking of a name) and your truly in Milliken. Hmmmm . . . . pre-package "Grandma's" Cookies.

Sunday I headed out for a quick hour before the UNC team ride. Upon my arrival at Margie's Coffee I realized how Italian our team is since we have a shot of cappuccino before our rides. Stretching is, also, important. (He's a freshman, he'll learn how to pose for team "action" shots.)

Dana and I are going to turn these men into Bears, GRRRRRR.

Today the Coach ordered a heart rate threshold test; bad enough after 4+ months of no hard riding. The wind was at gale force strength for a cyclist, wind speed 28 gust 37. I performed poorly as I was mostly worried about keeping the bike upright. The rentless wind kept me from taking any pictures to document my squirrelly ride.