Today I rode my first century of the year...I suffered as to be expected considering my less that disciplined approach to off season training again this year. But anyway with all the typical cycling excuses aside, the team rode together well today and in the end we finished in 4 hrs 30 mins., burned 3200 calories, Avg HR 141, Avg Power 185, Avg Speed 22 mph.

Actually this week signaled not only the ushering in of spring but also the renewed commitment towards regaining a level of fitness that will allow me to hang with those who still ride competitively. Not only did I do the century today but I also did the Tuesday & Thursday night group rides this week. Not a bad week if I must say so myself, of course I didn't exactly adhere to the prescribed moderate (10%) increase in weekly training...I have been averaging around 100 miles a week through the winter but this week I rode 250+ miles and 12 1/2 hrs!

Ride on!

I am back from leading a tour along the the coast of GA and what a wonderful experince it was...17 fun-loving guests, 80+ degree weather every day with clear blue skies, and very nice inn's & food all along the way (pictured is the Jekyll Island Club).

Now it is time to shift the focus to the upcoming full traverse of the Natchez Trace and of course continue to refine/define the 2009 Tour des Trees!

Peace Out!

Can't say I am exactly keeping current on this whole social networking thing...Blogger, Facebook, Tweeter...so much to do but most of the good stuff happens outside people!

Anyway I have a few hours to catch up on the busyness of the business. I am currently leading a tour along the SC & GA coasts and what a wonderful experience. Great venues; Beaufort, Savannah, Sapelo Island, Jekyll Island. The weather is crazy good...80's and sunny.

Most of the tour has been spent in the van supporting the guests but today I ride! Kayak in the wonderful estuaries around Darien tomorrow and then off to what used to be the playground of the Baron's of a forgotten era on Jekyll Island tomorrow!

Peace Out