Just a post to say where things stand as I get this blog underway.
So far, I’ve ridden two of the four qualifying brevets: the 200k and the 300k. Both were in March. Prior to that, I had ridden 200k Permanents in January and February, as well as a few unsupported centuries. I’ve ridden in the rain, and have done some lightweight night riding as well. So far, distances and conditions haven’t been a problem. But then again, I haven’t really pushed myself.
I’ve started a series of Rolfing treatments with Bernhard Radle in San Francisco. I decided to undergo this treatment to help clear up chronic pain in my neck and lower back. Rolfing is a trip. I’ll devote a post to it when I get some time.
Rick and I have also started building the randonnee bike. Traditionally, a randonnee bike is referred to as a “randonneuse,” the feminine of “randonneur.” But there is nothing traditional about this bike. Or Rick, Or me for that matter. Or any of this process. So we’ll call it “the bike.” There will be a lot of posts about this.
Upcoming in the next few weeks: continuing work on the bike; a Fleche (more French again) Saturday-Sunday April 11-12 (post on that coming soon); and the Davis Bike Club 400k two weeks after that.