Hey Cali!

Glad you had a great ride! I had a great trip; it was so exciting - although I am SO tired now from dragging the whippersnappers back and forth everywhere! I can't imagine how tired Denise must be if I am as tired as I am! I didn't know that this Hemet ride went near our house! Yeah the bike lanes right near our house are great but there are a few areas that are a little close for my comfort! I just looked up the route and ... yup, sure enough! Wow, I could've been cheerin' ya on from just down the street from my house! Sorry I missed it! We are about two blocks in from the main canyon lake entrance (the one with the few restaurants and a market etc). When they finish the construction I will easily be able to ride from our house down the hill and around lake elsinore and back home with mostly great roads and shoulders... can't wait - right now I usually hoof it on down to Temecula; although I have ridden up and down Temescal Canyon a few times too.

I have heard that some of the roads aren't that great on this century. It doesn't seem to bother you too much though! I'd have to agree about the upper body workouts though - AND, it probably didn't help that you had more than the normal amount of rough roads. Your average was GREAT! I think I told you that my avg on my 40 miler a week and a half ago was like 10.5 - It was mostly due to the hills (did you know that I can do 3.8 mph without falling over on a hill!? Not too sure I should be telling anyone that though ) Then I clutched my brakes down every hill... I'm getting better in that matter though! What a goober I am!

You are going to do great at Mullholland! Although I find it better for me not take these things for granted! However, you are really tough mentally and so even if its hard, you'll get it done, I already know that!

I'm gonna have to go find out about this "Tommy's" in Corona now! I worked there for a very short time but don't know much about the area... now I have an excuse to go check it out!

You need to post some pics of your rides chiquita! I love to see everyone doing their rides, it really helps me stay motivated... I've got to say, it was very motivating to be surrounded by so many triathletes this weekend! WOW!

Tracy