it's been a long time, baby!

[velogirl]

after 4 seasons of racing cross, I didn't race last year. I needed a break. I had other "things" on my plate. my last race in 2006 was miserable -- pouring rain, deep mud (cow shat), etc. I didn't clean my bike for months after that.

anyways, I'm doing this crazy 100-mile all-terrain Alley Kat race on Saturday and decided the cross bike would be the best choice for a bike, so I built it back up yesterday and took it for a spin last night with our weekly mountain bike ride.

wee! I can't remember having so much fun on my cross bike in a long time. riding my fs mtn bike has made me soft. what a great workout on the cross bike. and how zippy and responsive compared to the f.

just wanted to share the joy!

[Veronica]

Wow, have fun Saturday! I'll think of you as I'm sloggin' up the hills out of Pleasant Hill at the end of my 200 K tomorrow. You'll be my inspiration because it sounds like you'll be zooming up much worse stuff!

How long will 100 mile all terrain ride take?

V.

[flash]

Oh -- that alley c/kat sounds fun! Have a great time !!!

[velogirl]

How long will 100 mile all terrain ride take?

V.

I have no idea. I'm guessing we'll average 10-12mph so a long time. actually, my girlfriends and I are considering the bail-out option @ 50 miles, but that's still a good long dirt ride.

now, the real challenge is what does a mainstream dork like me wear to an alley kat with a bunch of san francisco hipsters?