So it has been a tough year for training, it seems that every weekend is cold, raw and rainy. Yesterday I headed out just as the sun peeked out from behind the clouds. I wanted to get in 30 miles and go to see Jordan's first lacrosse game.
Well the sun was playing a cruel trick on us and 10 miles into the ride the skies opened up. Riding in the rain provides a few challenges. The road gets slippery, it gets harder to see the pot holes and other things that can send you crashing off of your bike, but the worst thing is it gets cold very fast. We got a little 5 minute shower and then it stopped. We rode for another 5 miles and then the 'heavy stuff' came down. 10 minutes of downpour and we were riding on Rte 119 with barely any shoulder.. Normally we try to stay away from any "numbered" roads but this time we had no choice. Finally the rain let up and we got to some side roads for the rest of the ride. I rode straight to the game and got to watch Jordan and the Lady Tigers take on Bedford. Jordan did great. She is just learning but had a couple of good passes and most importantly had fun.
After the game we headed out to dinner at the Littleton Sub Shoppe. Great food, I suggest the steak tips with a Shed IPA. They are big supporters of Buddy's Bash and the PMC. Check them out and tell the owner Greg "thanks for supporting the PMC".
I finally dipped under 190 this week and had some big donations come in!
Weight 189.6
Miles ridden: 135
Money Raised: $1,700
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