This week in training

This week started horribly for bike riding.  Just ask the guys in the Tour de California.  The week ended beautifully for the sport, however.  I had the opportunity to do two great rides I've been wanting to do.  

On Thursday I rode from my house to the ranger station halfway up Mt. Diablo.  A total of 23 miles, 2,648 vertical feet of climbing.  It took me just under two hours, and I burned 1,800 calories!

Today I rode the 'Three Bears' ride in Orinda.  That ride was 20 miles with 1,781 feet of climbing.  It took me 1 and a half hours, and I burned 1,500 calories.  

Both rides were accomplished with members of the Team in Training group.  We had all kinds of fun!  Given the rocky start to the week, I'm pretty proud of the fact that I have logged 65 miles on my bike as of today, with another 20 miles scheduled for tomorrow.  

See you on the road!