the anti cross

so it turns out my adventures are
going in the opposite direction of
the majority of
portland cyclists this time of year.
as everyone
starts doing intense, short interval
workouts
i'll be putting long time in my
touring saddle, and am so looking forward
to it.
we leave first thing in the morning
for san francisco, and are hoping to
make it in a week or so keeping in mind
the touring mentality "it's the
journey that's the destination".

indeed, i can't wait to just wake up
and ride, and get into the rhythm of
the coast range.
i'll post photos and update stories
when we return.

cross might be in my future this season
but i'm not worked up about it. for now
i'm taking it as it comes. fully loaded!

Lalalala Lolo

Today was great! Did Lolo Pass with an exceptional crew from River City. Dave, Ryan, Ward, Amy, Matt, and Yli-Luoma. Efficient, friendly and all around good riders. The highlight though, I have to say, was the sandwich Dave Guettler had for all of us at the top of the Lolo climb. Corn tortilla, with delicious cheese, apple and salami. Yum!

Ward and Amy are two of the ladies who are participating in the Gentleman's Race with me, and I have to say I'm pretty psyched. They're both strong riders with great attitudes spirited by the adventures in cycling. Ward has ridden, or at least knows about, almost any gravel ride that would seem epic to most, and Amy spins up brutal climbs with a smile and talk of sugary, bubbly drinks and salty snacks, and her cat "Meow". I'm not going to mind spending all day in the saddle with them next weekend, in fact, I'm really looking forward to it.