After a week of solid work, I’m ready to get back on my bike to get in some miles and test some new gear. This past Sunday, I tried one of the more challenging rides in the region (“The Blueridge Challenge“) complete with an 8% grade hill. It compares favorably to some of the bigger hills I hit in Oregon and California, and while I wouldn’t say it was easy, it built my confidence up for the ride. I even rode it pretty fast considering.
This weekend, I’m looking at a flatter ride to focus more on riding fully loaded for hours and hours. Weather looks good, so I think it’ a C&O kind of weekend. More from the trail to be sure…