We took a mini-honeymoon to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where I was hoping to get in maybe one mountain-bike ride. Unfortunately, it was snowing and raining the whole time we were there, with highs in the 30s. But, hey, it was my honeymoon. I had an Replica Breitling Windrider Chronomat Evolution Watch amazing new wife to pamper. I also used the time off the bike to carbo load (ok, I put on three pounds). I did get in a couple of hours on a stationary bike one day, and I’ve got five full days of scheduled workouts ahead of me.
On Tuesday, I head to Europe for eight days, seven of which will involve riding. So I’m cautiously optimistic. Of course, every time I’m feeling ok about my preparation, I come across something like Robert Mackey’s blog on the New York Times site. He’s riding the Etape du Tour this year and chronicling his adventure for the Times. He even Replica Breitling A3235011-C6 Aeromarine Colt GMT Men's Watch did a post about our Crazy Bet to ride the Etape and the Marmotte on consecutive days. So why is his blog me feel bad? Well, his post about us was on June 4, right between his posts from June 3 and June 5, which means Robert is not only out training me—for a weekend that will involve only half as much riding as I have planned—he’s out blogging me, too.
Dang.My penance: Two trips up to the 10,350-foot base of the Santa Fe Ski Basin tomorrow. That will be 8,000 feet of climbing over about 60 miles. Five-hour endurance ride on Sunday. Easy spin on Monday, then a two-hour ride with some good interval work Replica Breitling Windrider Chronomat Evolution Watch Tuesday morning. From my coach: “Time for some real intensity for a change of pace (or power). Three sets of 8 X 40 seconds at 300-350 watts with 20 seconds at 150 watts in between efforts. Rest 5-10 minutes easy between sets.”—John BradleyTo go to The Crazy Bet homepage, click here.
