Tuesday, May 31, 2005
The Summer of George...
Well not really, but I have had a whole week to myself as my wife and two kids have gone back to Minnesota to visit family and friends over the Memorial Day weekend. I have found a lot of humor in the Seinfeld show and this week reminded me of George’s declaration, after being fired, that this “was going to be the summer of George”. Although I have not spent my time on the couch “eating blocks of cheese”, I have spent time logging hours on my bike. I do sincerely miss my kids and wife, but there are very few times that I have been to get out and ride when I want, where I want, and for as long as I want. Family simply does not allow for this, family is awesome but is always a compromise to my selfish self. As I reflect on my riding experiences this last weekend, I was able to accomplish several small milestones, and I feel great about it.
It started out with a commitment to a Critical Mass ride on Friday night. However, I did not get the memo and my buddy and I were the only two cyclists circling the Denver Metro area. No worries, a couple of beers and some great pizza allowed for some serious brainstorming about bikes, beer and punk rock.
Saturday continued the adventure into the cycling off-road world. I have lived in Golden, CO for a year now, but this was my first ride at White Ranch. I really enjoyed it, especially as a Front Range ride. I like to get in a great climb, but also really enjoy “stretching out the legs” on some good rolling trails. Once up top, White Ranch allowed for this type of riding. On the way down, I found some technical areas and a couple of hike a bike sections. All in all, an epic solo ride, and a good effort.
Sunday turned out to be about perfect. Slightly overcast and cool, a century was planned. No real expectations and no time limits permitted a solid effort in and along the greenbelt trail systems surrounding the Denver metro area. A decent pace, a good lunch with coffee, and a great riding partner made for a spectacular day. The century felt great, and completed my “base miles” for some future epic mountain bike efforts.
Monday polished off the holiday weekend. A day off the bike, but did an hour’s worth of yoga. Went to downtown Golden to watch the Criterium races and hang out with some friends. The races kept my motivation alive after a great cycling weekend.
Thanks for stopping by,
SC
It started out with a commitment to a Critical Mass ride on Friday night. However, I did not get the memo and my buddy and I were the only two cyclists circling the Denver Metro area. No worries, a couple of beers and some great pizza allowed for some serious brainstorming about bikes, beer and punk rock.
Saturday continued the adventure into the cycling off-road world. I have lived in Golden, CO for a year now, but this was my first ride at White Ranch. I really enjoyed it, especially as a Front Range ride. I like to get in a great climb, but also really enjoy “stretching out the legs” on some good rolling trails. Once up top, White Ranch allowed for this type of riding. On the way down, I found some technical areas and a couple of hike a bike sections. All in all, an epic solo ride, and a good effort.
Sunday turned out to be about perfect. Slightly overcast and cool, a century was planned. No real expectations and no time limits permitted a solid effort in and along the greenbelt trail systems surrounding the Denver metro area. A decent pace, a good lunch with coffee, and a great riding partner made for a spectacular day. The century felt great, and completed my “base miles” for some future epic mountain bike efforts.
Monday polished off the holiday weekend. A day off the bike, but did an hour’s worth of yoga. Went to downtown Golden to watch the Criterium races and hang out with some friends. The races kept my motivation alive after a great cycling weekend.
Thanks for stopping by,
SC
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