On the road again

Sunday, June 27 – 73 kms in 2:57

It was supposed to be a three hour road ride, but I only had my cross country bike available. So I pumped up the tires to 50 PSI and headed to Vancouver. I had to ride like a mad man to make it to the ferry on time, but as the ferry was late I actually had plenty of time. From Horseshoe Bay I took the rolling route along Marine Drive and arrived at Stanley Park after about an hour of riding.

After a few loops around Stanley Park, to get both the time and distance up, I headed come with a cool-down route around the seawall.

In all, a very nice ride. Despite the increased rolling resistance from the Pythons, I made reasonably good time. I did however get a few odd looks from people on road bikes as I passed them on the hill to the Lions Gate Bridge.

 

Monday, June 28 – Rest Day

Some days the planets align and the weather cooperates. Today is one of those days. The forecast for the day was scattered showers with the hops of some clearing in the afternoon. But, as this was a rest day I didn't really mind.

I was out with my daughter and saw the sights, did some shopping and just enjoyed the day.

 

Tuesday, June 29 – 17 kms in 0:54

The plan was for a one hour ride, and I almost accomplished it. But it was a bit disjointed. A compute to school, a ride to the blood donor clinic and then a ride back home. And all on my pig of a commuter bike. Riding that bike is kind of like hitting your head against a brick wall. It feels so good when it tops. When I get on a trail on my full-suspension XC bike, or on the road on my full carbon road bike the difference is so nice that I enjoy the rides even more.

But a ride is a ride, and I am thankful anytime that I can get out on any bike.

 

Wednesday, June 30 – 10 kms in 0:34

682 kms for the month. A little bit more than last year and more than my average over the past few years. At times it seems that sticking to Cory's plan is really pulling down the total distance that I ride, but in reality the overall distance is probably about the same, but Cory is forcing me to implement some better structure.

This was just a quick commute to school and back. Enjoyable and great way to clear my head before class.