We had a really solid training ride this past weekend through some roads in Loudon County I had never traversed.  Exceedingly rolling and the pace was high.  It was the first real race simulation I have had in a while and it felt good but I am shattered this morning.  Training ain't easy.  It's mentally challenging, physically demanding and time consuming.  But when it goes well, it's rewarding in a way that few other things are.  Getting out with some teammates and tearing ass all over the countryside is just a lot of fun.  I'm beginning to feel strong and to anticpate the season, and that's a good thing.

We are now ready to initiate phase one of our master plan.

posted by scott