Two Wheel Blogs

Got about 2 1/2 hour ride in today. Got in close to 50 miles with a group of about 15 riders. 70 degrees and light winds, and not a cloud in the sky. Ended up riding the last 10 miles solo after having to address a mechanical issue with the bike. the seat post was slipping on me and at one point I felt like I was riding a BMX bike.

I still refuse to work really hard in a trainer session this year. Not yet. Not ever, this year, if I can help it.

I've done so many miles indoors this year. It's got to be some kind of record for me. The only protest I have for it is a steadfast refusal to crank up the intensity.

Some days are better than others. Today was one of those others.

I've been feeling pretty good on the bike lately. My answer to the standard cyclist's "How's your training?" greeting has ranged from "Not bad at all" to "Really well" recently.

One of the things I've come to understand a lot better in the last few years is the need for rest and recovery. A lot of guys I know, and I myself have been a long-time member of this club, don't really get what recovery is about and how to implement it as part of their training plan.

Perfect intentions. I carefully planned my afternoon so as to take a lunch break on the bike. I found a cold but not freezing place to set up my bike and suited up. Grabbed my MP3 player to use as a timer and insanity-prevention device.

Screen is black, no response to any input...attempt a manual reset...no dice!