CV ride June 2 - Eastward Ho!

Hi Gang!





Sorry I've been quiet here for a couple of weeks. My daughter came home from college and my computer time has been a little abbreviated as she hunts down her friends and a summer job.

Here's a reminder about the weather: it is likely to be pretty warm. Bring two water bottles and/or a hydration pack. We'll have sag support every 10 miles or so, but you can easily need more than one bottle in that time. We've not had much warm weather yet this season! Expect to feel slow, sweaty, and tired until we acclimate a little bit. That's normal.

Another reminder - those of you who are behind in base miles (miles spent riding the bike, specifically) should move heaven and earth to catch up as best you can. If your general fitness is in good shape (i.e. if you've been exercising and the spin classes don't leave you totally wiped), you can do wonders for your cycling by committing to a slow, short ride EVERY DAY for a couple of weeks. Start with 5 miles/day - something you can do after dinner. Doesn't have to be fast, and the idea is to do just enough at a, um, sitting that you start to toughen up without being stressed or sore.



As you gain cycling-specific fitness, you may find that some of those aches and pains, especially in the upper body, start to disappear. Also, don't forget to stretch and change positions every few minutes on the bike. If you do that, you'll stay fresher, longer.


See y'all on Saturday! The map and elevation chart for the ride can be found at: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/or/portland/436618275 if you want to get a previw of what you're in for. I'll bring route sheets. We're meeting at the Sellwood Grand Central Bakery; be sure to be there early if you're expecting a pastry.

Sandy