Pretty basic ride but it definitely has some long climbs throughout the the mix. By the time I was heading back home on the 56 climb, I was beat…I mean BEAT! My uncle beat me to the top by about 15 minutes and I was going nowhere averaging about a 6.5 mph climb. My Gatorade was exhausted, the FRS that I bought at B&L Solana Beach had already run through my body’s veins and the water that was remaining in my bottles were warming up to the noon time heat.
I definitely need to pick it up a bit, but with my irregular dieting, irregular flight / workout schedule, it’s hard to get that basic rhythm down. Here are pictures from the ride.
Starting at 0830 after watching the 7th Stage of the TDF / Black Mtn & Rte 56 +my bike
biking up the coast where the site of a future hotel / retail spot is being voted on
A beautiful view of our turn-around point. This is why I choose to ride to Swamis
A view of some easy going beach go-ers enjoying the SD weather!
The jersey was cheap and I like the argyle! Don
My uncle showing who's the boss...he beat me fair and square
My view about 90% of the time... riding behind him letting him "lead the way"
I'm riding while taking most of these pics...I'm about 8/10 dead here in this photo
open road for miles...I think I only have about 5 left but I wanted to use this Call Box bad!
I'm almost there...one more steady climb. Black Mtn Rd is only 1 mile away!
My awesome cycling tan... I'm about twice as dark on all my ligaments now =)
after a banana and these snacks...I'm off for some Korean BBQ to fill my nutritional void!
