Training Log Archive: cedarcreek

Large Loop north of home. Part of my "bike to work" route. I've been really dreading the part of Butler-Warren Rd (yes, it's a county-line road) north of Field Ertel Rd. It's two lane all the way to Tylersville, and I seriously would not attempt it during rush hour.

It wasn't that bad today (Sunday, just after noon). I hadn't planned to go north of Liberty Way, but the cheese fries at Putter's were calling my name. (My niece is obsessed with them, so I can send her photos and she's jealous.) So north to Bethany Rd, and west to Cincinnati-Dayton. Stayed just long enough for the fries, then south to Liberty Way, up to VOA park, around the paths in the park (for mapping on Open Street Map---some new stuff, but aerials are old old). Back west to Cox Rd, south to Dimmick West Chester Rd, east to McCauly, home by Groom Rd.

I picked a route with a bit more climb, for training, and wow, did it kick my butt. I had to go to a thing, and when I got home, it was so late. I hopped straight into the shower, then into the car. I barely made it. Felt really bad to arrive so close to the end.

This is exactly half of the work route, which is 82km. I'm going to have to do more long rides before the real thing. This kicked my butt today.