Quote Originally Posted by mudmucker View Post
I'm finally on vacation. The past couple of days I've been parking 15-20 miles outside of town and have been biking to the Longsjo Classics a 4-stage road race held anually in Fitchburg, MA.

For those of you in the vicinity, there is still one last stage race tomorrow when the criterium races will run. For the most part, the weather finally broke (as in sun) and has held some during the races, but some start times had downpours.

Fifty-year old cycling legend Jeannie Longo is participating in the race this year.

I basically have been going in the morning when the women are racing. It's fun to watch and to provide encouragement and support to some of the local women as well. I have a friend racing as a Cat 3 so I have someone specific to cheer for. She's moving up to Cat 2 and will abrubtly lose her Cat 3/4 "comfort".

Tomorrow I may ride from the house to the back side of Fitchburg to watch the criterium, around 50 some odd miles or so. Don't know yet.

Speaking of weather, I finally also got out to mow the lawn. Because of schedule or work but mostly rain and more rain I haven't gotten a chance to mow it since May!
ooo I'm envious! I went to one day of Longsjo last year and I loved every minute. God to see the Women's pro race (or whatever cat it is... the main women's event!) And the final race of the men's pro. Team Colavita made things exciting last year!


As for my ride today I'm sad to say I had to cut it in half. I'm kind of wondering if my seat isn't getting old and squashy because after 40 miles yesterday and then 8 miles of 'hammering' today my frontal lady parts felt absolutely miserable. Burning in discomfort! I've got well over 2000 miles on this saddle, so maybe it's time replace it... I've never had this problem before this summer. The seat also doesn't have a cutaway... maybe I should consider getting one with a cut away? Those Selle SMP Lady models look appealing... aside from the hefty price tag.