well, saturday's breakthrough ride turned into a broke-me ride.

a HUGE headwind on the way to sharon meant i was completely spent by the time i got to the route4 climb. was averaging 190watts for the first 1:45-2hrs, but nothing in the tank going up the long climb (think average was only in the 215 range and time was a pathetic 19mins and change).

basically crippled on the ride through NYstate....and got into Kent on fumes.

fueled up with some chocolate milk and cereal bars, then headed up the climb to warren...not originally the plan, but i needed it just to warm up.

rolled rumsey road ok, but got home just barely before dark.

5hrs and 5minutes worth of riding.

1.5hrs of xc skiing on sunday and now on to a recovery week....juts need to control what i eat as i still have a ways to go in the scales department.

first breakthrough ride of season

after a fairly good week of training, i'm trying to get motivated to deal with a 4.5hr ride in 20 degree temps and 15 mph wind.

i need a big day today, a breakthrough ride....but right now, its espresso time :)