Well spring is here. Snow riding comes to an abrupt end, so the Merlin makes a reappearance in force this week.
Sunday - Matt and I studded up the bikes and met up with Steve for an ice ride in Robinson. Nearly 100% of the trail surface was glare ice, which proved a nasty challenge for the Nashbar house brand studded tires the boy and I were sporting. Steve did much better with his $300 a pair Nokians. When else is 9.1 miles in 2 hours a workout?
Monday - 8 inches of powder and temps in the teens all day. Snowshoe hike on Sugarloaf North just to keep the body fresh.
Tuesday - Trails too soft with the fresh snow, road too slushy to ride - Snowshoes again today with the dog around the back 40.
Wednesday - still mighty cold. I headed out with Matt for a road-ride, but didn't have the right clothing - cold and hot at the same time. Bailed after about 6 miles and threw the bike on the trainer in frustration. Man I hate trainers! About an 1:26 of saddle time HR Max 174 average 138
Thursday - Spring is here. Roadie up to Turners and back through Sunderland - 35 Miles 16.9 average 182 Max HR - 152 average. Felt good to feel the burn, but the legs were plenty mushy overnight.
Friday - Roadie again with Matt doing the heavy lifting. We took to the hills today out through Williamsburg, West Whately and Conway - 4500 feet of climbing - 179 Max HR 144 average - 2:39 38.7 miles.
Saturday - time to celebrate Allison's birthday with her friends. Back to the bike Sunday.
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