I did my Tour de Cure. I punked out and did the 15 mile route instead of 30 miles. My knees had been aching for two days before and I was under trained. I worried about it all the night before. When I woke up I realized that I ride for me, no one else. It is supposed to be fun and not stress me out. I rode 15 VERY (oh my gosh) hilly miles and felt great when I finished. I could have done 20 but not 30. The key for me is that I got out and rode and was happy about it. I don't have to draw blood every time out!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am still debating about riding to work tomorrow (my last day). It is only 12 miles but lots of traffic and I am forced to ride on the sidewalk most of the way.