Training Log Archive: 'Bent

24 Hrs of Summer Solstice.
Pouring down rain at 12, so they delayed until 2PM and I got back from my MRI not long after.
Chico did a great job of armouring much of the trail, but conditions were pretty treacherous on the first 1/3 of the lap, with gluey clay coating bald exposed off-angle roots. On the uphills, that's *the* recumbent killer, so I had to get off several times and push when I slid out. Never crashed or torqued my knee all race though.

Felt like I was riding a lot slower than the fast laps I was throwing down in training all year in dry conditions, and i think the muck hits me harder than the short bikes.

Still pleased with my lap- fastest of the team, and only 3-Pin on the "fast" team was quicker.

Easy cruise to make sure the bike and knee still work.

Just a short workout.

Spent the evening with Joe and the gang clearing the Palgrave Singletrack with weedwhackers etc.

Workout #3 plus extra leg strength

Easy commute- managed to miss the storms, but the sunset ride home was a steamy tropical jungle.

Pouring in the AM so no commute.

Ride down to meet the 24hr crew and pre-ride. I thought the plan was an easy ride, but the Tuesday race started a bit behind us and 3-pin brought the pain. I held my my own on the 'bent but Hillflyer and I couldn't drop him, even though he's on a singlespeed! Should be a fun team.

Actually, it's split into 2 teams and with my MRI / knee I'm on the gimp squad.

Easy ride in with Bulletdog

Brotherhood Of The Trek run home.
Knee's a bit sore after.

Nice bike ride with Bash. Picked up Coach LD en route to the Shed and back at a pretty decent pace, and met almost everyone we know in Caledon. I think Bash listed them all in her log.

Legs felt pretty good after Friday's hammering. Great day out.