Thanks for the ideas.......I've been doing just what you've said looking for that next ride to train for.

Unfortunately right now I'm nursing the flu, ugg! And it's snowing up here in Portland, I love the snow but it does make for slippery roads.

My next plan of attack to get out there and ride is keeping everything ready, bike, gear and clothes set out so that on the next dry day that I'm well I can hit the road.

Oh yeah I love the idea or riding along the coast, beautiful!

Kate