Yesterday was my first day of training in California and it was both beautiful and eventful. I took off to train around 11 am and quickly shed my arm-warmers and leg-warmers as I realized I had underestimated how nice it was out. For 3 hours I spun away rocking out to my ipod, taking in the beautiful scenery and snapping the occasional pic. Then a flat! Not that bad but then I had the realization that I despite bringing my tools, air etc I had no extra tube! After fumbling through my tool case I found a vintage patch kit that had probably started to decompose from years of no use. Never the less, I was able to MacGyver it and soon I was again spinning down the road. I got about another 20 minutes in and then realized something funky was happening with the drivetrain on my bike as it just didn't quite feel right. WAMMM, and I hit my knee hard on the handlebar. Now something def is not right as my bike will pedal and shift gears but the actual pedal stoke will not propel the bike forward. Then the realization sets in that I have broken my free wheel and that it is time to start hitchhiking. 2 friendly car rides later and Im back at Above Category headquarters. Despite my tech problems it was a beautiful day and Im so happy to be out here training for the winter!
As I was climbing I came around a switchback and saw this amazing view that I had to stop and take a quick picture of. Hard to believe that this will be my "winter" playground.
My body and my bike both like being back in warm weather!
