Riding under rain

I rode 51 miles this weekend, 18 of it on Saturday at Los Altos Creek trail and the rest of it today. Los Altos Creek trail was quite crowded. Weather was very nice and there were a lot of people hiking or running. There was also a team in training called "team in training" :-) I went for this ride just by myself.

Today we were supposed to ride for 45 miles. However at the 16th mile it started to rain and we decided to cut it short but still we couldn't escape the rain. We had to ride up the hill against the wind and rain for a while. I think this 33 mile ride was worth 50 miles. It's really hard to ride your bike in rain against the wind (AND going up the hill at the same time). It was dreaming of a hot shower, a juicy steak and a cup of tea that kept me going :-p

Video from last year's ride, you have to watch this!

Doug is one of the ALC riders that I met in my first training ride. He has done the ALC ride last year, and doing it again this year. While I was checking his ALC site, I saw the video he put together about his ride last year. To be honest, sometimes I feel overwhelmed with all the training going on and with my weekends spent on a saddle. But after watching Doug's video, I once again felt inspired. I recommend you watch it too and let me know what you think.

36 miles: Sunnyvale - Woodside

On Sunday I rode for 36 miles with a group of about 25 people. I was going to give more details about the route but after the ride I washed my shorts and the route sheet was in the pocket... We met in Sunnyvale, by Mary and Fremont Streets and rode towards Foothill Expressway. Rest I don't remember :-) I just followed other people, and somehow we got to Woodside. Weather was great, it was a nice ride. With these clipless pedals, it is much easier to climb up the hills. Next week there is going to be a "Riding Skills Clinic" that will cover helmet fit, quick releases on wheels and brakes, shifting, braking, turning and cornering, practicing balance and picking up water bottles off the ground (*ouch*). Why drop the water bottle on the ground in the first place anyway? :-p