Well, not sure where to start..
Firstly, cant believe that my rear has now gone 154 miles. Kinda un-believable.
Prior to the start of this ride, I have been feeling pretty good about my conditioning, pace, ability to climb hills, etc. After this ride I don't have that feeling anymore.
Pulling up to the parking spot I noticed that none of the riders I have previously ridden with were there. Before there were 2 other riders similarly outfitted as me (Hodge Podge). Not this time, all were outfitted in "cog snob" gear on expensive bike. I pulled into my spot a bit leery but telling myself that all is OK, I've ridden with the group before just not these riders.
Magically pulling my bike out of the car (a feat on its own) I set it up and peddle over to the group of riders to introduce my self. My opening statement is, and I quote "You guys look a lot faster than the previous group I rode with".. they just chuckled. This wasn't gonna go well...
We started out and I immediately realized that their pace as faster than my own. Typically I am able to keep up with the group and by the end near the front. Well by the first light (3/4 miles) I have already dropped off the back of the group and huffing to catch up. OH I forgot to mention that this section was flat.
Stopped at the light.. I told them not to wait up for me. Two said "OK", two others said "I just rode the mountains yesterday my legs are dead.. ill be much slower". Their slow did not equal my fast. Up to the 1/2 way point at 16 miles I could keep them in my sites, not too far ahead. But the ride back consisted of rolling hills but at a constant incline. Well....... I didn't see them from that point forward....
Not feeling so giddy anymore. Not discouraged, just not feeling the superhuman individual I imagined myself to be.
Total Miles Ridden: 153.78
This Ride: 32.54
Ascended: 1005 ft
Descended: 612 ft
Calories: 1700
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