Muse back!
March 31, 2007 / Saturday
ARP Again
Headed back to Alum Rock Park for a solo ride. My legs were tired from Friday night hockey and lard ball training week, but I managed to make it up both the switchbacks and to Eagle Rock without stopping on the climbs. My legs were killing me, though. By the time I reached the picnic table bench at the top of the switchbacks my quads were screaming.
I was happy to see progress on the short steep minihill leading up to Eagle Rock. The only time I've tried to climb that was on my first day almost a year ago, when I pretty much had to push my bike up after I lost traction and momentum near the bottom. Today, I got into the right gear (Granny gear!) at the right time (early!), properly balanced my weight over both tires for traction, and pedaled fast enough to maintain momentum yet slow enough not to spin my wheel. Piece of cake! ;)
What was not a piece of cake, however, was this one pesky turn on the switchback descent. It hadn't given me any trouble in the past, but today it did. Today, I think I simply overthought the turn. I tried to ride back up it, then down again, and had to step out both times. Some days you're just off, I guess. No worries, I'll be back.
The right knee felt a little stiff after about 5 miles, but I couldn't identify any true pain. Better than last time, so no complaints there!
March 31, 2007 04:05 PM | Injuries:Mountain