Sunny Snow, Banana Belt...Tired and Sore

Yep, I know it's Wed, but it's been a little crazy with finals this week, school work, some job offers, and well it's been too damn nice out in Portland to be sitting near this computer. Sunny, warm and feeling like it's spring...There are trees blooming, flowers coming up, and it's staying light a lot longer. I had to drive to work Mon, but it was soooo nice out that when I got home I had to immeaditely get on the bike...it was about sunset, but I rode up to the track and had the place to myself...did laps for a while and watched the sunset from the corners as I dove in and out of em...sweet!

So we moved slow to the mountain this past weekend, slept late-ish, made an espresso shot, stopped for donuts, but it was more than worth it to haul up to the mountain. It was a lazy day of skiing, sitting in the sun, and eating good food. Stopped in Parkdale for some beer and fondue...damn that is an amazing view.

I'm pretty sure I fell sound asleep on the ride back into town...then took a nap when I got home.

Banana Belt was interesting...whole different ball game than Cherry Pie...I had upgraded to cat 4 and instead of an easy 26miles for cherry pie, it was a much more intense pace and 44 miles. I still felt strong, but I didn't have much left in the end...I ended up staying in the peleton for the finish but couldn't really get around anyone. My teammate Garren went off the front early on and right before a crash going into a corner, managed to get a good gap, but then slipped back into the group...I wish we had been organized enough to get to the front and block...we'll need to talk some strategy for this weekend.

Crazy week of school, Gotta decide what I am doing this summer...soon! Shit time for Lost.