It has been almost a month since I last posted an update, and I think I have had good reason. On May 7th I was asked by my boss to participate in a project that would require me to travel to Germany. I was told that it would be a great opportunity, and an experience of a lifetime. I was not sure how long this project would last, so on short notice I packed my bags and hopped on a plane!
Prior to leaving I contacted Katya Krautz from Trek Bicycles, and she was kind enough to have a local Trek dealer rent me a Madone 5.2 for the legnth of my stay in Germany. Upon my arrival Tom, from Tom's Bicycles in Dortmund, Germany had my new rig ready and I was very happy. I was able to map out an 18 miles loop that included almost 1000 feet of climbing. It was a great workout, and helped my legs get the training they will need to tackle Mt. Ventoux in July. I found out quickly that German food is not very good for my diet, so I was not finding much to eat that didn't include heavy creams and fats. I didn't eat much, and ended up losing another 7 pounds. When I started thid endeavor back in October I had a goal of reaching a goal weight of 175 pounds, I am now 179. Almost there.
After 2 weeks, my work project was wrapped up, and it was time for me to return home. Yesterday, was my first long ride back home, and I was due for a 75 mile excursion. I felt great when I set out, and started out on familiar roads that complimented the great 75 degree weather. 4 hours later I finished my 75 mile ride, at an average of 18 miles per hour. That is the fastest training ride ever, and besides the fact, I felt awesome afterwards. I am more dtermined now than ever to have peak fitness for the Tour and look forward to finishing my training right here at home! This picture is of my new friend Tom from Tom's Bike Shop in Germany.
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