T-3 weeks

Less than 3 weeks until we will be riding. I sure hope today's wind isn't replicated on any of the north to south stages. It will be quite ugly if it is. 15 mph currently, with gusts up to 25. Predicted to get stronger before it gets better. So, I think today is a good day to take off.

I did two long rides back to back on Friday and Saturday. Both were 110 k (68.4 mi). on Friday, I headed up to Woodland Park and the Rampart Range road. I made it close to the top, but not quite. Coming down the hill the wind was VERY strong in my face. It was a bit spooky on the steep downhills, but I made it fine. I did bonk pretty bad. I knew I should have stopped for some food and more liquid, but decided to push my limits a bit. Mistake! But, after some nourishment, and a bit of time, I was fine.

On Saturday I just did a ride south and east of my house. It was very windy. But, I figured no pain, no gain and I did the ride. It also got quite warm, and I am not good in the heat, especially the first couple of times I exercise in it. I did stop this time and got some fuel (peanut M&Ms) and refilled my bottles with Gatorade G2. I felt way better when I finished.

I debated about riding on Sunday, but had some time free so off I went. I'm glad I did. I did 52.5 k (32.6 mi) with one long hill. I actually felt pretty good. My legs were fine, and my butt was acceptable. It was breezy, but the direction was perfect so I got pushed all the home which made for a fast ride.

So, for 3 days, 274 k (170 mi) and for week, 410 k (255 mi). So, all I have to do is double that distance roughly to do RtR. Piece of cake. I'm counting on drafting Luke a lot!