-Got some of our missing snow birds back today. Curt, Mark L and Scott were all on the ride to Savaya. Bill led us with his usual great lead onto streets we have mostly forgotten about. It lengthens the ride and it makes it more enjoyable. It was a fine spirited decent of Hacienda Del Sol and I'm glad he reminded us of this fine road down to River.
-Barry, Terry and Scott all did the century yesterday so I led us up a good chunk of La Canada. It got my watts and heart rate up and my numbers were really good today. I think that VF may be in my rear view mirror now. I averaged 160 watts for the ride today which is my highest in well over a year. My heart rate stayed reasonable. I even got a few nice compliments on my spirited pull up La Canada.
-My adjusted bike seat down was a mistake and after the ride I made it more level. I spent much of the ride slipping forward.
-I stopped into Oro Valley bike shop and ordered a 80mm stem. This 90mm is just a tad too long.
-Had a new rider today from Marysville, WA who rides with Cascade. I missed his name. Nice guy; big bushy beard.
-Another fine day on the bike. Perfect weather, no wind to speak of. Lots of guys in the group. My bike is getting better and better as I learn it's personality.