SC Day 4

I've decided to bypass the usual "data" component of this blog. One, partly because I am the only one of this four man/woman crew who do not have a Garmin. After hearing the daily data from the Garmin to include 2000 ft of vertical climbing, real time degree/pitch of roads etc, the data from my polar just doesn't seem to cut it...I've got a real bad case of Garmin ENVY.

A summary to date...Fil and I arrived Friday after making an overnight stop in Winchester Virginna. Stayed at a Days Inn and fueled up with a Denny's Skillet....dirrrrrty but good. The drive was pretty much uneventful with us arriving just shortly after Carmen and Tommy. They were all geared up and thought a ride was just what we needed ;) and it was. Our introduction to SC with a 50 k "mellow ride" riddled with rollers, beautifully paved roads, and some mangy dogs that really had us guessing as to who would be treated for rabies. This should have been a mellow ride BUT there were a few challenges..... ;)

Day 2, Fil and I decided to pull the shoot on the ride as it was literally raining cats and dogs...blech...Day 3 made up for it though. A beautiful climb of Caesars head had us all identify that we are....in a word......strong riders. It was a true treat to have a group of 4 see, catch and conquer a gaggle of riders that were also climbing Caesar's as part of a Carmichael training camp.....also fodder to identify and reiterate our bullet proof legs and lungs ;) First true descent and smiling ear to ear..

Day 4, the road bike was the weapon of choice again. A little out and back with some great climbs and descents were had. Just shy of 3 hours of riding yesterday, 4 hours day previous and feeling like it's a great day for a mountain bike ride...that is the plan. Dupont Forest. Will add pics and some data later. Mr. Hanrahan should have all the data from his fancy schmancy Garmin that I will link to later...right now it's coffee and a "session" to get things going ;)

BTW.....all those sessions in the garage.......paid off........IMMENSLY :))