Summer Idle in Winter

Although there was a bit of wind, Sunday was a beautiful early summer day - in February. Not beastly hot, warm in the sun and cool in the shade. The ground, baking in the sun, exuded the rich fragrance of new life.

Started a bit late Sunday afternoon and rode out West Dry Creek and then to the base of the dam at Lake Sonoma. [Realized then that I need to add images to this journal to make it a stronger visual record of my rides.] Then, remembering a beautiful drive to the end of Rock Pile with a friend, I decided to do the climb. After I got to the bridge over the lake I realized I was going to run out of daylight and turned around.

The end of Rockpile Road is about 12 miles further. Its one of my targets for a good workout - with hills. Coming back, I took Canyon Road to Geyserville and then straight to Healdsburg. Took Chiquita to avoid the rough road and late Sunday traffic on Healdsburg Avenue.

All in all, I felt very strong and pleased with myself.

Weekly Goals ................... Results
75-100 mi ......................... 133
8-10 hrs ............................ 10
25-40 longest ................... 52


(Goals are from the ALC/6 training guide.)