I started riding seriously last year, very seriously when I moved to Lawrence and joined the Lawrence Bike Club. In the past two years I've ridden over 4,500 miles in four states, met a ton of great people and lost 50ish pounds. Hooray biking. Last year at this time I rode my first ever century, 100 miles in one ride, with a group of friends of whom only one had completed this milestone before. It was rough but an absolute blast. When I finished and arrived at my apartment, Jessie had made me a sign that as hanging on the door congratulating me on the ride and she served me a second dinner of cheese tortellini which was AMAZING (and that wasn't just the hungry post ride stomach talking). It was one of my highlights of the year.
This year I didn't ride, instead I helped a friend and drove my truck to support the ride with water, supplies and as a mobile SAG. I had to take two riders in because of various ailments and dropped off 100 gallons of water (of which not enough was drank, sad day). It was a fun day and I got a free t-shirt out of the deal. Hooray free stuff!
I'm also excited because on Wednesday I'll receive my copy of "The Cyclists Training Bible" by Joe Freil, a book recommended by tons of people to maximize your training program. I'm planning to start racing next year and the want to adhere to a strict training regiment this winter to start the season out with a bang. It going to consist of lots of miles on the trainer/rollers this winter but hopefully it'll show when spring rolls around.
That's it, no more biking for a while, I promise.
Jessie is now finishing up the Brothers and Sisters episode she forgot to watch yesterday and I just got home from the store where I picked up fruit, juice and some awesome Gouda cheese to go with the apples I got. I love Fall, the best season ever.
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