April 11, 2010,
Sunny day today. It was a west wind so I rode to the Hook. Wanted to go 3 hours or so after yesterday's hard ride. Left early and had a nice ride to Sandy Hook. Did a loop on the Hook and headed home. On the way home, I was riding at a nice comfortable pace and two "real bikers" past me. I jumped on the chance to see if I could keep up with them. I was already in the big wheel and just upped the gear. I was able to stay with them but I was working like I do when I do a Spinerval workout. After about 3 miles they turned and I eased off. We were moving at about 22 miles an hour into a strong cross wind. I was proud of myself. After about a mile another biker rode past me. Again I jumped at the chance to ride behind him. He seemed to be going at a good even pace. I looked at him and I immediately knew he was a real biker. I caught him and asked him how far he was going. He said about 85 miles. I asked if I could go with him for the next 20 miles. He said no problem. He had been in a race yesterday and was out to loosen his legs today. 85 miles to loosen your legs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Give me a break. Anyway I was able to keep with him for about 2 miles. I could not keep up the 20 miles and hour he was doing for another 20 miles. He was strong and a "real biker racer". I am just a bike rider with a dream!
Very happy with my biggest mileage week ever. Will soon be over 400 miles for the week.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 47 miles
Total Time: 2 hours and 57 minutes
Total Weekly Distance: 332 miles
Total Weekly Time: 21 hours and 30 minutes
Phil
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You are not JUST a bike rider with a dream, you ARE a bike rider who is making his dream come true! :-)
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