Weekday Rides?

[murielalex]

100 degrees at 5:00

Dang. I'm going to be in Indianapolis in two weeks. Hope it cools down a bit before then or I'll be wishing I was back in Florida where it's cool by comparison.

I'm trying to get in weekday rides as I build up to a couple long organized rides over multiple days in the Fall. I do interval training twice a week on a computrainer, but it's not the same as getting out on the road. I tried commuting, but due to the terrifying traffic and no safe routes during rush hours, I can only do that once a week. Today, I tried something new. I got up and was on the road at 5:30 for a nice, slow hour-long ride. It was really beautiful outside: cool, quiet, and it was pretty much just me on the road. I sure hated the getting out the door part, but I was in such a good mood by the time I got home, it was worth it. I'm going to try and do that at least once, hopefully twice, a week.

[Crankin]

I routinely ride at 5-7 AM at least once a week for a good part of the year. It's my favorite time to ride.