To start off, I just had a nice, relaxing long weekend. I spent the last few days on Vancouver Island with my two favourite men. We camped in Tofino, hiked beaches, drank Tofino's locally made beer, cooked gourmet meals over the camp fire, slept on the ground (I, literally did...my camping mat had a hole), and were guests at a good friend of...
My third crit race of all time. Exciting, no? I'll be honest, my legs were feeling pretty rough. I had another weekend of riding and even spent a morning in the gym pushing around weights...my muscles were tired. Nonetheless, I got on my bike after work, rode to Glenlyon, and lined up for the crit race. I wasn't sure it was my best...
Tuesday evening was the WTNC at the UBC course. It was also my second crit race to date. Monday night there was a lightening storm...which I slept through. Tuesday, was windy and blustery, with bits of rain here and there. Riding out to UBC after work was challenging against all the headwinds - but I managed. I made sure to be ready...
The 4 Peaks 4 Parkinson's ride is only 4 weeks away, and my training is still coming along well. Last weekend I made a plan to tackle two of the four hills I would be riding during 4 Peaks. It was a perfect weekend to do so, since the weather was planning on being pleasant. I met up with my riding team, Atomic...