It seems like only a few weeks ago that I wrote my first Team In Training blog. It really is hard to imagine that nearly 4 months and countless pedal cranks have passed since that first meeting in January. My cyclometer says I have ridden more than 1300 miles in preparation for the challenge that lies just 25 days ahead. By the end of next week our bikes will be readied for shipment to Nevada. By the end of next week we will be able to look up the long range forecast for Lake Tahoe on ride day. It’s almost here!
More amazing, but somehow not surprising is the preparation level of my teammates. This past Saturday many of Team South Jersey set new personal distance bests. A gorgeous day tarnished only by a steady wind we rode more than seventy miles. We rode in tight crisp pacelines with confidence and cooperation. Every single member of our team has improved to remarkable levels.
This weekend we will ride with Team North Jersey. This weekend we will be able to compare fitness, ability and technique. This will be our first test, a chance to see how we stack up with another group. While this is not a competition it’s hard not to want to compare. I have no doubt that each member of our team is equal to the task we face and will ride proudly this weekend.
It seems like only a few weeks, but in just a few more we will be heading off for the ride of a lifetime!
This weekend we will ride with Team North Jersey. This weekend we will be able to compare fitness, ability and technique. This will be our first test, a chance to see how we stack up with another group. While this is not a competition it’s hard not to want to compare. I have no doubt that each member of our team is equal to the task we face and will ride proudly this weekend.
It seems like only a few weeks, but in just a few more we will be heading off for the ride of a lifetime!
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