I did a fast 40 mile ride with my students. I'm glad I rode with them because after a season of racing, they worked me hard! Subtracting stops, our average speed was about 16 mph (my 50 mile ride last week was an avg speed of 12 mph-- leisurely to say the least). The ride was funny though-- I didn't feel well the night before so I skipped dinner and then I ate breakfast just an hour before takeoff. It was like I was bonking before I'd even gotten started! No amount of oxygen could move me the speed I wanted to go. Once breakfast hit though, I was fine and I finished the ride feeling spectacular. I hung in with the kids til the end!

I thought I might ride another forty this morning, but my legs want more rest. Listening to the body! I bought well-go platforms for my mountain bike so James, the bf can ride with me in the park. He hasn't been on a bike since he was a kid!