Gawd. 5:45 am is too early. It was still pitch black outside when I got up, but Peet's was there to help me out. (I'm not sponsored, heh heh.) And it was 40 degrees outside. I started my 60 mile ride at 7 am as part of the Kid One Century ride. We took it slowly, since it's now time to rest up and get ready for winter training season. Winter training involves building endurance with long, slow rides. This year, as opposed to last, I am following a more regimented program that targets some of my many weaknesses.

So in one week I went from baking in the sun on a Gulf Coast beach to freezing my booty off while wearing various layers of winter cycling clothes. It warmed up after a while, and the layers were peeled off as the temperature rose.

My bike did most of the work for me. I'm falling in love with my new bike. :) My old bike is ready to be put on the trainer, so that I don't put any wear on my new bike while training indoors.