Today I did the Ojai double metric ride 128 miles with 8000 ft of
elevation gain. It was especially rewarding to come back to Ojai as
it was the first century bike ride I did when embarking on my new
journey last June. I did the reg century with around 4700 ft elevation
gain spread out over the 100 miles. I still remember the sucky hill
that comes at mile 85 when you want to be done climbing and thinking
it would take all I had to get to the finish. I had no idea if I would
ever do a century ride again, that's how tired I was, but by the end of
the week I said ok I will continue with 1 a month till year end as a goal.
Which I completed and exceeded with 2 extra.
So
coming back to see how I felt and doing the hardest option they offered
made me see how much stronger I have gotten. I am still on the slower
side but at 63 and female also
on the older side. My goal is to complete what I start out to do and
improve my pace along with continued training. My success comes from
completion and a body that recovers well.
The route I
took took me climbing up hwy 33 to the top of the Los Padres forest and
it was well worth all the work. 3000 ft of climbing in about 12 miles
straight up. I started early at 6am and enjoyed the solitude and
beauty of the surroundings. It seemed not many took this option but it
was the highlight of the ride.
Hopefully the roadies that
read this will introduce themselves to me on the rides when they see
me. You are all an inspiration to me and I love the support from the
community.
And yes I remember the yellow jacket and the help
you gave me riding at night so I was able to complete the Davis. Hope
to see you at the grand tour if you will be there.
Secretariats sister, penny
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