Yesterday I completed a 50 mile ride with about 1500 ft of climbing. I don't think it would have been very hard, except for the fact that there was a 20-30 mph headwind/crosswind yesterday for over half the ride. I had also only ridden about 20 miles in the last two weeks, so it was a bit of a shock for my legs to go out on a long ride. Next weekend, some of us are going out on a 70 mile ride. Hopefully that goes well!
I've determined singing is the best way to get me through long rides. Yesterday I came up with numerous songs for hills... one is along the lines of "these are the hills that never end..." Hopefully most of you will get that reference. For those of you who watch a lot of tv, I came up with this saying (thanks to the most interesting man in the world commercial): "I don't cuss often, but when I do, it's when I turn into a headwind" or "I don't cuss often, but when I do, it's when I fall off my bike". You have a lot of time to think about random things when you're out riding!
Fundraising is still creeping along. I have numerous people that have told me they will donate, but haven't yet. A bake sale is also in the works for June 1 or 2... more details to come! If you haven't donated and want to, please visit http://bikeandbuild.org/rider/6747. Thanks to everyone who has donated and thank you in advance to those of you who are donating as soon as you finish reading this =D Every little bit, even $5-10, helps!
In other news, the Capital Ride is gaining people! We are officially at 12 people - 2 guys, 10 girls. So to the men out there, sign up!! I would love to see a more balanced group!
TWO months until orientation in Richmond!! WHOOO!!!
Current Stats:
Amount raised : $1745
Longest Ride: 50 miles
Most climbing: ~1500 ft
Max Speed: 39.1
Training Mileage: 435
Sweat Equity: 9 hours
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