Quote Originally Posted by Kalidurga View Post
Some chilly-weather hikes through Muir Woods might help to keep both quads and lungs in climbing shape.
Hah! You totally reminded me of a COLD ride near Muir Woods last spring:
http://www.specializedriders.com/blog/116/post/show/117

I believe the phrase was "I thought my IT bands would curl up into my buttocks for warmth if they could."

-- gnat! (wimp, I know...)