Sunday I blocked out a few hours, for some quality time with just myself, my bike, and the open road. In the interest of getting some hill training in, I headed first to Chico, then out the Steve Harrison Trail, then up HoneyRun to the Covered Bridge. It was a great day to be out on a bike, with no crazy drivers, and lots of other cyclists. I stopped at the covered bridge, shed some clothes, then headed up Centerville Road.
Climbed all the way to the top (to the end of the pavement), stopped, had a gel, and headed back down.
Once back at the Covered Bridge, turned left and headed up HoneyRun.
By the time I got to the top, my legs were pretty well fried. Crossed over Skyway to the Paradise Community Park, and filled up my waterbottles.
Headed back down Skyway to Neal and back to Durham. Total saddle time of 3.5 hours, 53.5 miles, and lots of great hill work. My goals with this ride were two-fold - first, to get ready to Wildflower at the end of the month, and second, to be ready for the punishment of the Auburn Tri at the end of May, with it's 8,000 feet of climbing in 56 miles....
About Me: The story of my attempt to turn back the time clock, by training for and participating in endurance athletic events. My hope is to entertain, educate, and maybe even encourage a few people to get off the couch, and join me in my journey.
Awesome!
Great pics, too!
Inspiring way to start the day even though I know I'll never, ever do what you did!
Thanks!
Jean McKay
San Jose, CA
Hi Jean,
Thanks for stopping by - I just picked up a new phone a couple of weeks ago, and the photo quality is vastly improved.
Thanks for checking in, and letting me know that I "inspired you". It really helps to know that someone reads these post's, and that the post's are at least mildly enjoyable!!!
Dennis
Dennis,
Great ride! I loved going up to Centerville...not as much as coming down though! If you want to really get your blood pumping - take the mtn bike and at the canal where you took your picture - ride up the canal and go over the "walkways" on your bike. Did it once all the way up to the diversion dam....it was "fun" but not sure I would ever do it again. Some of the walkways were over 400 yards long - no margin for error. Still enjoying your blog - keep up the great writing!
Paul L