Muse back!
January 12, 2008 / Saturday
Spin Spin Spin
34.8 miles today and no knee pain! I made myself go to spin class twice last week to keep my knees in cycling shape, and it paid off. I'd hoped to go for 50 miles today, but I chose sleep over mileage and rolled out of bed at noon. Yawwwn...
Before the ride, we feasted on pancakes. By feasted, I mean, ate way too many. I had pancakes up to my throat the first hour of the ride. Ugh.
Other riders of note:
1. The guy I blew snot on. If you happen to read this, I didn't know you were there, and I'm sorry. That said, please let me know you're about to pass me the next time you decide to pass me. I promise not to blow snot on you if I know you're there.
No, I don't carry Kleenex. I used to, but now that I'm going for longer rides I need to carry food and pocket space is limited. Besides, snot rockets are better for the environment.
2. The guy who pulled behind me at the stoplight as it turned green, then didn't go even though I pulled away slowly to let him pass. Moments later, three other riders passed him, yelling, "Loser! LOSER!!!" Eventually, he picked up the pace to rejoin his group and sheepishly explained as he passed by that he'd blown through a stoplight farther up the hill.
3. The guy with the Santa Claus bike socks. Not really noting the guy; just wanted to note his socks.
4. The guy on Foothill on our way home who tried to teach me to draft behind Aaron. Getting within a foot of his rear wheel really does make a noticeable difference in the amount of pedaling effort required. While I did get more comfortable with riding that close, I'm still uncomfortable with how little time I have to react if something goes wrong. Plus, drafting feels a little bit like cheating to me. I know it's part of the sport, but I'm not competing; I'm just out there for a workout. On the other hand, I'd like to be able to draft safely if I need to, and the only way I'll learn how is to spend more time doing it. Huh.
That is all. I'm totally stoked that my knees don't hurt. Now I just have to find time to keep riding. I have 10 hockey practices and games through the end of the month. Oof!
January 12, 2008 04:48 PM | Road