Success!!! I managed to hang on Sleeping Giant ride for the 1st time this year. I'm not sure if my fitness is improving or if the pace was slower than in past weeks. Whatever the reason, I'll take some satisfaction in my effort. There was some doubt early in the ride when JI was pacing us on his m-cycle and I aways seemed to get stuck behind someone opening gaps. If I was in their shoes, I would just sit at the back, but I guess, like me, there are plenty of guys just trying to survive. It may be safer closer to the front, but I don't want to get in the way of guys who actually take a turn on the front.Maybe this will be the last week I pull off at my street. I could use more miles and with my fitness returning, I'm sure I could hang all the way back to Hamden...well, hopefully I can hang.
I may have a birthday party for one of Ian's friends next week, so I may not be back until November 15. Oh well, I guess I will just have to get out for an early am ride like I do on Saturday's. Will I ever get a chance to sleep in? Actually, I'd prefer to ride than sleep anyway.
