Beautiful day for a ride

I just returned from a quick ride from work to the Antelope Island entrance shack. What perfect weather! I'll say it again: Make time for lunch rides they are awesome!

Still going

I am still getting out to ride, now without the pressure to train for ridiculous events. We made it to Moab last weekend which allowed me to get out on three awesome trails (Klondike Bluffs, Amasa Back, and Flat Pass) with great company and beautiful weather. My ten year old mountain bike still kicks ass. Stan happened to catch this video of me almost crashing and making a girly noise. Just my luck.

I also managed an after work 17 miler in 52ish degree weather which was quite nice. Too bad I had to race against darkness. Got to get out on some lunch rides as long as the temperature agrees. This Sunday is a planned ride with the race team. Weather appears it will cooperate, should be a blast.

The racing retreat

BCC Racing had a retreat last weekend to discuss a number of topics. The location, facility, and food was fabulous (can I say "fabulous" if I don't have a rainbow sticker on my car?) thanx to Todd.

I learned quite a bit. For example, Friday evening's ride taught me about "The Punisher". Here's a warning: If you ride with this person you will feel punished. Maybe you should.

Overall I left feeling the same way I arrived. And I spent the week reviewing and revisiting the weekend. I am uncertain.

Should a race team disagree on their priorities? Aren't we here to race? Should a race team create bureaucracy? It seems every one that showed up - approximately 15 of us - left with at least one "role" to fill. What? Aren't we here to race?? Should a race team put on an event to finance their racing? HELL NO! Let's race! Should a race team try to "own" a bike club to take over the cash cows to finance their racing? I can't even answer that.

Talks regarding structured training and race strategy are interesting. Talks of the races to participate in are exciting. Talks of racing with friends are comforting. But the uncertainty remains.

Is it time to find a team to race with?
Is the grass greener on the other side?
I can't imagine other race teams have such meetings.

Yeah I squeaked in a ride!

Tuesday evening I planned on riding after work. I thought a good Emigration ride was in order and I knew the BCC club had the ride planned. Didn't make it.

Fortunately I left all my gear in the car and a gorgeous Wednesday came around so I was able to take some time to ride Around the base for lunch. Aaaaah, much better, and much cheaper than therapy. Lessons learned: Keep gear in vehicle, make time for rides.

P.S. My apologies to any coworker if this caused less than desirable fragrances in the office.