Route 66 and other to dos........

This looks way cool, and something to put on the to do list.

Route 66


I'm adding a couple of other centuries:

Lake Tahoe

New York Century

And, of course, the old standbys....

STP

RSVP

and even,

Rapsody

There. I've set some goals for 2011.

Good.

No Ride Today

So, no, I didn't ride this morning. Thought about it. Intended to. Checked out the bike yesterday. Made sure that bike clothes were laid out, wool socks paired up. Woke up early. Had the good breakfast, eggs and toast. Orange juice. Coffee. Even made the second cup.

But, I didn't want to. I woke up tired, and with a bit of a sore throat and a stuffy nose. When I stepped outside to get the Sunday paper, it felt cold, damp and smelled like rain on the way. When you've lived in Seattle long enough, you learn to recognize the smell of oncoming rain after a few dry days. Checked the King 5 weather radar, and sure enough, showers are creeping up from the South. Maybe we could have made it around the lake before we got wet, but maybe not.

Rather than going for it, I called the riding buddies and wimped out. Went back to bed.

I'll hit the gym later, he thought, lazily. The Eastside loop will be there another time.

2007 Wrap

Finished the year with a 31.5 loop around Magnolia and through downtown with return via Leschi. Mileage totaled 3044!

A final clear, sunny day on NYE 2007

Across Elliott Bay. The days are finally starting to get longer again!

And, lots of snow in the Cascades!

So, goal setting for 2008 is in order, but not in a particular order

• More miles this year than last!
• Training rides, including as much of the Cascade Training Series as is practical, on a frequent basis.
• Weight-room, including core training for back and belly, at least 2x weekly, when able to ride!
• Volunteering for CBC events, starting with Bike Expo.
• Flying Wheels
• STP
• RSVP
• One more in September - NYC, Tahoe, or ????
• Keep the Lemond in good condition throughout....
  

Keeping rubber side of bike down, helmet side up, enjoying the ride!