I took a...

...4 hour nap on my love seat today. And I was in a funny position. But I could have slept in a bathtub in a dirty motel after today - Today being the unofficial official last bike race of the 2008 Season. The Buffalo Classic was this morning and I rode it solo, save for running into my friend Jenny at the start gate and seeing her at the checkpoints. So instead of being the clydesdale of my ten man (er, I mean ten person) team, I was blocking wind for complete strangers. It seemed that every time I looked back to check for cars there would be 4 or 5 people in my draft. Oh well, somebody has to do it. Here is a little recap:

Miles 1-20: "Holy s&*t, its cold. Maybe I should have worn more clothes. Brrr."

Miles 20-40: "You know, this isnt so bad...Im keeping a good pace. Its getting warmer. The sun is fantastic. There is a fantastic ratio of beautiful, lean cycling women out here. Today is going to be a good day."

Miles 40-60: "Whoa, is THAT the hill that we have to climb? Why do I have racing gears? I want a little ring. Its getting warm. At least they have bagels and nutella at all the checkpoints."

Miles 60-70: "S$*t. S*%t. I have to climb that hill AGAIN? I want something other than bagels and nutella."

Miles 70-80: "Could somebody please turn the wind off? Thanks. My underparts hurt."

Miles 80-90: "Barbecue sandwich, barbecue sandwich. Barbecue sandwich. Barbecue sandwich. Barbecue sandwich..."

Miles 90-95: "Okay, Im only 10 miles away. Walk in the park. I wonder if they are going to have barbecue sandwiches at the finish line."

Mile 96: "Hello cow. How are you? Why wont you answer me? You know, they make barbecue sandwiches out of people like you. I need to ride with other people."

Miles 97-99: "I want to go home."

Mile 100: "What the hell? Where is the finish line? I want my barbecue sandwich. I cant feel my legs."

Mile 100.84: "Ahhhh. No barbecue sandwiches? Pasta and meatsauce...whatever. Ill eat anything as long as it isnt bagels and nutella."

Distance: 100.84 miles

Avg Speed: 18.2 mph

Top Speed: 49.1 mph

Time: 5hrs 45min 12sec

This video shows how nice and smooth the ride looks. Notice: they did not show any footage of the climbs. I guess they want people to participate next year.

And as you can see here, our ascents were a little hairy at Carter Lake and Horsetooth (twice).

Well, lets put the bikes away and get the skis tuned up.