It's always a challenge to train while on the road. I was hired just two weeks ago as Director of SEIU Local 1021 representing 53,000 public sector workers in Northern Cali. Yep, once I get back from attempting to "Ride the Divide" my riding time will be greatly reduced as I tackle a demanding, meaningful, complicated new job. Not to mention making up for all the time I missed family activities and kid time for training. Have to give me cred for negotiating the time off to attempt the ride into my hire deal. There are thousands gathered for the SEIU International Convention here in Denver and luckily the very nice south platte river bike trail is 1 mile away from the hotel. Rather flat, but it has allowed me to crank out early morning rides to keep my training going. Some riding is always better than none. I have been up and pedaling by 6:30 the last 3 mornings in a row. I have thus far resisted temptations to stay out and party with my Union Brothers and Sisters.. I brought the Ritchey Breakaway, great bike for such situations and no airline charges. The first ride I could feel elevation working on me a bit, but by day two I was cranking steady and feeling fine. I simply kept in the heart rate range and rode as far as time allowed, usually between 20-30 miles per morning. Yea, I was dragging a little by mid morning, but hey it's a convention, higher level duties and thinking were not required of me. 16 days until my wheel will be on the US-Canadian border crossing in Roosville Montana, ready to roll south... Back home Thursday.
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