Sunday, June 18, 2006

Tour d'Italy...i.e. "Hotter Than Hell" Preparation!

Yesterday, David Stoncipher and I rode the Tour d"Italy (Texas). It was a great ride if you like 58 miles of rain and crowds....the route is great and this would have been a lot of fun in dry weather. We did the 100K (62 miles for you Americans) and also saw Cathy Money and a few other Dallas Athlete friends!

There was a great turn out for this race...I would guess 800 - 1,000 cyclist! The volunteers were terrific and the rest stops well stocked. I would encourage anyone who wants a fun "country" ride to give this one a try next year.

David and I averaged 18.7 miles/hr and did the 62 miles in 3:24. Not too bad for the terrible conditions.

Off the Chicago to find a job. Will run this week along the lake front in Chi-Town -should be a great change of scenery from the Coppell loops - thank god!

1 comment:

J. C. said...

Good ride and pace. Keep up the good work!
C