This past weekend Justin and I did a bit of jet-settin' (locally, at least). Friday started out early since I was given the heave-ho at work. Instead of sitting on the trainer doing drills I enjoyed some 70*F weather and went for a long ride instead!
Tons of crazy drivers out, but it was stellar anyway.
We ran to Henry's afterwards and picked up some surf & turf for dinner!
Saturday morning we got up early and cruised it over to Irvine for Rock N' Road's Hunger Ride. Huge crowd! It was awesome. Piles of canned goods.
Matt tried to keep everyone in check by giving his "This is a fun/social/charity ride, let's keep it together." It lasted, for about a mile!
Cruising out
Front group regroups before heading through the super windy streets back to the shop
Gnoshing on Chik-Fil-A post-ride
After we hung out for a bit and picked up some needed goodies from the shop we headed north west toward Laguna to hit up the Crankbrothers sale. Saw some good people and hung for a bit. I picked up a zip hoodie (sweet!) and then it was time to head NE to Santa Ana to hit up REI for some waterproof cell phone packs. Then it was sit in bumper-to-bumper on the 91 for awhile, house cleaning for me, then a drills session.
My legs were torqued from the effort on the road ride, and from me nearing the end of this cycle... Got the workout done, and that was one of my weekly goals (finish all scheduled workouts, no shortcuts).
Legs were still feeling fatigued and heavy Sunday morning when we cruised south to meet up with Steph and Dan for some loops at Daley. Also sold an old Reba and Dos frame to Zippy so he could build it up for Holly! Can't wait to see her out tearing it up on the trails.
Steph and Justin led us out
Fail at trying to take a self-portrait over-the-shoulder-rider-photo
Heading up Tank Trail before the techy stuff
Everyone but me cleaned both switchbacks! I dabbed on the first, re-clipped and got the second one.
Unfortunately Dan wound up being stronger than he imagined and not only busted his derailleur, but also broke his chain, and had a flat tire. My goodness, man!!
He cruised it back to the lot chainless while we finished up a loop (or 2).
Trying to rail it
Steph needed to get back and pack for airline fails, so Justin and I cruised out to finish up my workout. I wanted another go at the switchbacks!
Got the first one, but not the second one. Put all the tries together and I had one successful go!
On the drive home I realized my camera was nowhere in sight. Hmm. The only place I could have left it was on the bumper. I am notorious for leaving stuff on the bumper. New Rule: Allison is not to ever set anything on the bumper. Ever. For any reason.
So we're debating whether or not to drive back down to Esco to see if the camera fell off the bumper when we get home. I took a load of stuff in the house, walk back out and what do I see?
My camera. Sitting motionless. On the bumper. After a 40 minute drive home.
OMG. Sooo lucky. The pictures turned out pretty stellar, so I think the fresh air did it good.
Great weekend. Stoked to be taking it easy this week and partaking in a much deserved day off today!