June 27th rides

[andtckrtoo]

Yesterday was my last long ride before my century. It was a hot one (100 degrees, and the hottest day of the year so far here in the Sillycon Valley - but I figured the century could be hot, too, so I may as well ride). I rode 78.55 miles. I have limited time during the week to ride, so I've been going to the gym and doing hard core hill work on the spin bikes, and that really seems to be helping. I finished my ride feeling strong and ready for more - which is exactly where I wanted to be (legs and butt were happy - thank you Brooks saddle!), but my wrist and palms suffered. I'm going to order some new gloves - a couple of pairs to switch out half way through the ride. But, I don't like the handlebars on my Surly. I think they are causing to the wrist soreness. I can ride my Cannondale, but I like the wider tires on my Surly (and my speeds are the same on both) - I feel safer. So, I don't know which bike I'm riding.