"HTFU"

Its been a week off the bike until yesterday. I knew I had to get back to logging some time on the bike, and the weather was not gonna stop me. So I got dressed and headed out the door, and it was raining! WTF???? The news said no rain till 1pm. So back in and a slight alteration in jacket and Im out the door. Perhaps shoe covers would have been a good idea. My feet were soaked by the time I met up with Steve in Los Gatos. So we headed out to ride for a few hours. Steve guided us on a great route through Los Gatos, Saratoge, Monte Sereno, and Cupertimo. It was a ride of how the other half lives. Seemed like a who has the biggest and best house tour. So the rained eased up for a while and it was very pleasant. About half way the wind picked up, and the rain was soon to follow. No biggie, its just a riding shower. We continued to zig and zag, up and down through the neighborhoods. It was a fun ride, as I rarely knew where we were, and it seemed as if it was a random 'lets go this way' kinda ride. All I am looking for is time in the saddle this time of year so it was alot of fun.

So 3 hours later we return to Steve's car. He offers me a ride home, but I decline. Im already wet, and I really want some more time and miles in my legs. So off I go, and here comes the real rain. Figures!!! Well its really a unique experience to ride in the pouring rain. I enjoy it alot. So I ventured around in some more hilly neighborhoods. I always enjoy the looks people give when they see you riding in the rain. I was soon back at home. Opened the garage door and rolled in. Now it was time to strip and ring out all the water from my clothes. This is when it starts to get cold. Either way, I always feel a great sense of accomplishment after a ride like today.

So get out there and enjoy mother nature. Oh and stop whinning, its time to "HTFU"!!

Its about time

Well I just harrassed a friend for not blogging(lol) so i decided I had better do the same. Heading up Hwy 9 in about an hour for an after work climb. My climbing has suffered a little since I have been mainly focused on getting faster. I have not been doing much in the way of sustained climbing, so today and this weekend are all about sustained climbs.