Last weekend I spent another four days in Berea, KY. I drove down on Thursday with the family and met my parents there. Travelling with two small kids is harder than many of the other physical challenges that I undertake. Driving the tractor with my son on my lap makes it all worth it though.
Friday was beautiful. 66 degrees and sunny. I rode with just shorts and a wind vest. I actually managed to get some sun on my pasty legs. I rode 65 miles on a familiar route that has a mix of long climbs and rolling hills. My legs felt really good. Saturday turned colder; only 48 or so. I only rode for 40 miles as I was beginning to nurse a chest rattle. Sunday was even colder, but I still managed another 45 miles. I rode a couple of new lanes that I will definitely revisit next week.
Speaking of next week, I leave this Friday for the final training camp of the Spring. This coming week will see the end of base miles and a transition to more Tempo/Threshold riding. There are nine guys coming down. Jerome, Chris and Derek are coming from Toronto. L.C. is coming down from mid Michigan, and Glenn, Barry, Russ and Dave from Detroit. It will be nice to have a larger group to share some pulls on the longer rides.
This is going to be an important week as it will be my last solid training block before Paris-Ancaster and the May Endurance races. Having not raced for two years, I want to make sure that I am as fit as possible for the early races. If I can look in the mirror and honestly say that I am as prepared as possible, then there are no regrets.
A quick note about my Computrainer sessions at Fraser Cycle. I feel as though this has been really beneficial. My sustainable wattage is up 65 watts as of my last test. My strength is certainly much better. Our final session is tomorrow and our "final exam" is a simulated road race. Every rider for themselves and winner take all.
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