last ride of our season. its already mid-90s so the 100 degree days arent too far away. they'll last til about october.

we went down to tucson for a 70 miler. it was my last chance to try for platinum before el tour de tucson in november. i had tho't platinum was 3:30, and i did this ride in 3:37 last year. but no-o-o-o-o, platinum was 3:10 and i knew i couldnt do that, the winds notwithstanding. plus i just felt "off," i barely made it under 4 hours. kinda disappointed, but actually i had a good time riding solo the whole distance. i had tried to hang with some groups but i just felt like i was working too hard and not getting any draft. so i rode alone and spent all the miles enjoying the scenery.

brenda, you totally rock. i am way impressed with your climbing!