Hank has words

WLN pt3.

Want. Lust. Need.

rollin'

I went for a 2.5 hour mtn bike ride this evening, mainly on hilly gravel roads and a little singletrack.
I had time to think about how to train , and get ready for the Dakota 50.
The altitude, not the mileage or trails will be a big obstacle, as it can be for low altitude flatlanders riding in the hills.
I also figured that I will probably be on the bike for some 6+ hours during the race.
I came up with 2 goals.

1. Finish
2. Don't finish last.

I went 26 miles during the ride today.
I came to the conclusion that there is only one thing will keep me from meeting my two goals. It will not be my legs. It will not be my lungs . It will be staying in the saddle.

Time to get some Chamios creme....

Follow

I must go. Where it goes. It calls me. To weave through the sticks. Pulling it together.

Orange and Blues

Hello Dakota 50

Today I filled out and mailed my registration for the Dakota 50
This should be good motivation for me to get my fat hieny out of bed and on a bike.
I have ridden most of the trails on the course on different occasions , but never all at one time.
This , will be fun.

Cycling Term Translations

Probably written by a Roadie.....

Cyclists are the biggest sandbaggers and secret trainers around. They'll say anything to soften you up for the kill. Don't let this happen to you. Study this handy rider's phrasebook to find out what they really mean when they say:

"I'm out of shape"
Translation: I ride 400 miles a week and haven't missed a day since the Ford administration. I replace my 11-tooth cog more often than you wash your shorts. My body fat percentage is lower than your mortgage rate.

"I'm not into competition. I'm just riding to stay in shape"
Translation: I will attack until you collapse in the gutter, babbling and whimpering. I will win the line sprint if I have to force you into oncoming traffic. I will crest this hill first if I have to grab your seat post, and spray energy drink in your eyes.

"I'm on my beater bike"
Translation: I had this baby custom-made in Tuscany using Carbon Fiber blessed by the Pope. I took it to a wind tunnel and it disappeared. It weighs less than a fart and costs more than a divorce.

"It's not that hilly"
Translation: This climb lasts longer than a presidential campaign. Be careful on the steep sections or you'll fall over -- backward. You only have a 39x23 low gear? Here's the name of my knee surgeon.

"You're doing great, honey"
Translation: Yo, lard ass, I'd like to get home before midnight. This is what you get for spending the winter decorating and eating chocolate. I shoulda married that cute Cat 1 racer when I had the chance.

"This is a no-drop ride"
Translation: I'll need an article of your clothing for the search-and-rescue dogs.

"It's not that far"
Translation: Bring your passport.

more rain

It can't rain all the time.