Dear Jenn

Thursday, August 31, 2017

2017, August 31

Pray for flat roads and tailwinds.

I've done some pretty epic things on the bike, today in my blog seems like as good a time as any to remind myself.

I'll probably have to sing my Dory song like I did throughout both Deathrides and my trek up Heleakala.

"Just Keep Pedaling......"

It's that simple right?

Pulling straight from my Deathride playlist..... Here's your song of the day.

Somebody Get Me a Doctor - Van Halen

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

2017, August 30

I should be strong on the bike by now, but..........

As of writing the blog, this is where highway 1 is closed.

Rub some grease on it.

Time to get serious. Looking ahead this will be the first of 4 (near)centuries in 5 days.

This is where I'm going to have to embrace every part of this adventure.

It's going to get hard (if it hasn't already)

Song of the day (feel free to substitute walk with ride when you sing along)

100 Miles - Bad Company

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

2017, August 29

Lot's of experience in and around Monterey.

Enough to know that we are probably staying up on the foothill and not down in town.

I think this may be one of my favorite cycling pictures.... Jenny eating like a boss.

I love riding my bike with you.

I think you were hot?

I knew you were hot.

Good times.
We weren't supposed to ride this part. Remember? But we wanted a lone cypress pic.

The path from Seaside to Monterey. I should have been on it today.

I hope it's as nice as when we rode it.

Song of the day.

Sunshine on My Shoulders - John Denver

Remember how cool this concert was? I sure wish I'd been awake. Good times though for sure.

Monday, August 28, 2017

2017, August 28

Cruz'in to Santa Cruz.

Not sure why, or when, but Aaron and I rode around down there. So I actually have a little knowledge of the route into Santa Cruz. I have a burrito recommendation from Kevin too, a place called Elizabeth's. I remember a cool lighthouse and a marine observatory for whales.

Odd's on me looking like you guys post-burrito?

Johnny Flex and Breathe

Maybe more like this guy?

I'm probably feeling loose as a goose and getting my yoga on.

Found this old picture browsing, do think she remembers writing it?

More evidence that we've raised beautiful girls who are good loving people.

It think Sam's note is good reminder that you need to slow down and read the signs around you.

Here's one I found in Havasu, Arizona. Wonder what cool ones I'll have seen by now?

Song of the day.

One Day - Matisyahu

Sunday, August 27, 2017

2017, August 27

Smile at me.

Now that you crushed Zwift mountain you should try a 50 miler on the London course

Okay, I'm just kidding, you can wear my Century jersey though for general badassness.

How stupid are my goals sometimes.

I'm excited to ride out of San Francisco today, we head to Half Moon Bay (yet another place I want us to explore).

A road I've never been on always evokes adventure.

Love you darling.

Song of the Day.

Good Life - One Republic

I picked your song today for one line of lyrics in the right in the middle.

"We have so much to feel good about"

Thank you for all you do for me, with me, too me ;)

We're getting ever so closer to our reunion.

Saturday, August 26, 2017

2017, August 26

Once upon a time there was this bad ass super hot wife...........................

Breakfast, Ice Cream, Snacks, Bottle of Wine, Pasta, and Zeppoli
My Badass Betty

It's my rest day, but I was hoping maybe you could pick up the slack for the team.

Give the Zwift - Mountain Course a crack. See how far you can go before you crack.
If you've already tried it then I'm sure you'll probably just make it to the top.

The Watopia “Mountain Route” is simply a loop up to the highest point in Watopia (the radio tower climb) then back through the start/finish line.
Route details:
Distance: 18.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 2201′

I'll give you Strava kudos and a song of the day.