Two Wheel Blogs

I've spent the last couple of weeks pondering. Thinking about ideas of where the road (or trail) may be leading me and what lies around the bend. Could it be more racing? Just riding around? Maybe it's a triathlon or even an adventure race? Does my heart yearn for the wide open, seemingly endless roads of ultra-cycling and brevets? Who knows?

The season started with promise, shifted to chaos, transitioned with new meanings, and ended with a sense of contentment. I'm at peace and happy with the events and look forward to riding my bike, living my life, and loving my family and friends. Thanks to all who have tolerated me and encouraged me. God has richly blessed me and I'm extremely thankful.

It is official, autumn has arrived! Easily my favorite time of year.

Today is the first day of fall, the forecast is rain, but I am determined to spend at least a small portion of the day in the saddle. Fall is a wonderful time for cycling. The crisp air makes for comfortable riding conditions.

There has been a lot of retrospecting here lately, and a lot of "priority" discussion. I can not add much because this year I have really been lucky. In past years I had a lot of trouble balancing everything with cycling.

As recently as two years ago, I would have thought nothing of a Saturday morning ride of 6+ hours and 100+ miles. Of course, that was before I learned what it meant to ride "tempo." Naturally, "tempo" is a relative term based on the skills of the rider, but I'm using it to describe something north of the 18mph pace.

I went for a ride last night and met up with a friend and training partner that I have not ridden with in a week or so. Jason was quiet like always so I asked if he was planning to ride easy (hoping to convince him to lay down arms).