Yes, it's true...I did Sugarloaf!! This was my first group ride since my crash a month ago. I was planning on doing Poolsville (62 for me) but Phil convinced me to add on. He told me that if I got dropped, he would ride with me. There were 4 of us who did Sugarloaf and the one guy stayed at the mountain to meet up with his wife so only 3 of us did the full ride. Sugarloaf was just like you told me it would be - really not that bad. I love long, steady climbs so I had a blast and I was right behind Karim! At the base, Phil had given me instructions on climbing technique. But I am so clueless when it comes to cycling. I just ride...I have no idea what the heck I am doing! Since I was right behind Karim, I thought for sure that we had a really long way to go and then he said, "Okay...it's all downhill from here." And the descent? So, so scary! I would much rather climb up that mountain than be scared to death flying down! It was a great ride - beautiful weather, beautiful scenery, and great company. I ended up doing 82 miles - 20 miles more than my longest ride. I know - what was I thinking?! I have a good sore feeling in my legs and I've eaten enough food today to feed a family of 5.


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DH and I took our big aluminum canoe to Annapolis and went for a paddle on an arm of the South River. Sunny, breezy, and absolutely lovely. Saw a red tailed hawk, several osprey, martins, ducks, swallows, and a kingfisher.
Turned not a single pedal.
But I am waiting to see PFunk12 post a ride report. You on, P???? Yes, I saw something on Yahoo ....