SPRING!!!!

Spring is finally here! The weather is getting warmer, rides are becoming more pleasant, and the sun is staying out longer! The weather in MD is still cooler than average, but I can't complain too much as my friends in Minnesota are still posting pictures of snow ;) I have to say that a ride in 60 F is a LOT better than a ride in 30 F temperatures! Since the sun is rising earlier, I am now able to ride my bike into work daily! I just started this week and plan to keep it up (as long as rain isn't in the forecast) for the whole summer. Yay for exercise and saving on gas!



As for training, hills are still tough, but I'm definitely getting better at them. This weekend I hope to break the 1000 ft ascent mark. Hopefully it won't be too bad as I'll likely be doing that number several times a day during my ride :) I went on a 45 mile ride a couple weekends ago with some fellow B&Ber's and we had a lot of fun. A 65-70 mile ride is in the works for mid-May. I can't wait!!

Fundraising is still moving slowly... but that is my fault. I plan on going out around Frederick on Friday and asking companies for both supply and monetary donations. Hopefully I'll get a few now that the busy season should be picking up. If you haven't donated and want to, please visit http://bikeandbuild.org/rider/6747 and click "Donate". Remember, every donation helps!! Thank you for your help!!

Current Stats:

Amount raised: $1745

Longest ride: 45 miles

Most climbing: ~900 ft

Max speed: 39.1 mph

Current training mileage: 345

Sweat Equity: 9 hours