Training Log Archive: Ricka

Easy ride to Soulard, Arch, City Library, and back on Grand - with new bridge sidewalk south of SLU, Grand south is now feasible (still will usually use Compton). Legs felt better than expected - but legs did feel walking up stairs and peddling uphill.

My first hard ride of the 2013. Fortunately only 2 hours, but quite the hills and the pace. Fantastic weather for it. The STL Rec Cyclist 'peloton' shred faster than usual for local rides. I pulled into Dierberg's west of Clarkson off Manchester at 9:01. They are leaving! In 2 minutes, bike is off car, loaded, and I'm off. "I'll guess west! Yes!" Pure luck. Started with about 17, two immediately pealed off. Rest split into 2-3 groups with 7-8 guys in lead group. Eventually only 5 in lead group. After snack at Head's in St. Albans, I barely hung on. Roughly: Old Manchester then Allentown Road past Greensfelder; Fox Creek Road across Manchester and into St. Alban's on T. Then continued on T (wickedest climb!) to Old Manchester. With so little riding in 2013, I'm pleased I could handle this ride - felt good!

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Cycling MCT trails with Fran, Beth, Ed, & Stacy - great company, pleasant ride.