2009 Completed Cycling Events!

I'm pretty happy with my participation in cycling events this year.  I began in August with Bike the Bay in San Diego over the Coronado bridge.  I remember being very nervous about climbing the bridge and even drove down there, just to test it with my car.  Shortly after, I cycled Chula Vista - in the heat, and up a 5 to 7% grade hill that kicked my butt.  I promised with my whole heart that I would never do another ride with hills.  But, given time to recoup, I realized I made it up the hill on my own accord and I quickly had an epiphany - I will do my first 100 mi century!  So, I upgraded my Trek 7.9 to a Pinarello FP3 and completed the Tour de Poway century in EIGHT long hours.  What was I thinking!  However, I was back on the saddle doing the Little Italy Festa in October and two Solvang rides in November.  My last ride was in Borrego Springs which ended in a nice slice of Julian pie in a tin topped with vanilla ice cream.  Perfect ending to a perfect year of pedaling.  My New Year's resolution includes completing four 100mi centuries with some of them out of state for some diversity and adventure.  Road trips!  Wishing everyone a wonderful year ending and a promising New Year to come.  See you on the rode.  RallyupNride!