We're starting our first heat wave here. Yesterday was 58, drizzly, and damp. Today it got up to 90 and is getting more humid by the moment. I hate this! We went out around 10:45 and just rode around Concord and Carlisle. Did quite a bit of climbing for a very local ride, including Strawberry Hill, Rt. 225, and of course my street. I rode up the steep side of my hill for the second time this year. I felt strong and I think it's because I haven't been on my bike since I commuted last Monday. Tuesday I went hiking and I was really sore! Wednesday I lifted weights and did yoga and Thursday I did nothing. Yesterday i went for a little 2.5 mile walk.
I need to rest more that I have been and this proves it helps my riding.
There were SO many cyclists out today, I lost count. Not just group rides, but lots of couples, small groups of women, and people pulling their kids in trailers.
21.4 miles, average 15.4
Tomorrow I am going to go out at 6:30, ride to breakfast, and then collapse at the pond.