Nothing Eggciting (Easter Pun)

After the 25 mile single track Rust Shaker XC race yesterday, I had little, if any, desire to ride this morning. But after a long, long, long morning of putzing, putting off, making excuses and laying on the bed thinking of going BACK to bed, I finally stuffed the buttocks into the bibs, and got gussied up to do some gravel grinding. I think I owe part of the motivation to Guitar Ted and his Trans Iowa news updates on his blog. I figured if those folks can ride gravel 30+ hours, I can find the energy to get in at least a couple hours of riding.

I had NO expectations for the ride. I expected tired legs, and little energy. But I was pleasantly surprised to feel REALLY quite good! I only took one bottle with me since I expected the worst. I ended up with 2+ hours, 45 miles, and a drained (unfrozen, can you believe that??) bottle.

Once home it was downing some leftovers, a quick shower, and then making some food to take to an Easter dinner with friends.

What a great weekend on the bike. Racing, gravel, and (for the most part) guilt free eating.

I took some quick pics today with my simple Fuji P&S. Usually this camera does well by me for quick shots while on the bike, but somehow the color and white balance was all jacked today and all the shots came out with a blue/green/white hue. Not to be discouraged I fooled around with some PS actions and tricks and found some shots. Rather than litter the post with half assed pics, I made a half assed slide show.

Rest day tomorrow, but a BIG work day as I try to get the next XXC on the digital newsstand.

Later.