Not too much to report on the route today because it’s my standard quick loop. Stats:

DST: 14.1 miles
AVS: 13.1
MXS: 28
Ride Time: 1:03

Got passed by an asshole motorcyclist on Menlo and a jerk honking motorist on Santa Cruz (near the Sand Hill intersection, same place I almost got sideswiped by a truck), but otherwise unremarkable. It was hot, and my legs were sore from my race home yesterday (not literally a race but I had a goal time and it was windy), and I put off going out until it was hotter and there was more traffic than necessary because I was wrestling with my desire to laze around until the class at 2.

Good points: I think I actually did my first sit-and-spin on any major climb I’ve tried in the area. Up Sand Hill the first section, I was going about 10mph, spinning easily, and even passed someone (I’m sure he could have passed me if he’d wanted, but still, I hardly ever pass anyone there). Only when it got steeper toward the top did I feel the anaerobic work coming into play. Also, I didn’t have to take a break at my usual spot before the second climb. I felt awful toward the top, but I could see the top and I just said, keep going, keep going!

Bad points: I think I need a new helmet because mine gives me a headache when it’s tight enough, and also, I’m starting to feel that funny feeling in the balls of my feet. The recommendation in my Long Distance Cycling book is to try some thin insoles and make sure the shoes are fitted correctly, so I need to try/do those things.