The "Bridge"

Ok, I was more than a little apprehensive about riding the T 'n T ride with the Valley Spokesman today because I figured I would get "dropped" hard. Well, I guess miracles and consistent training really do work. On the ride, not only did I not get dropped I actually bridged a gap that developed after I got caught behind some folks on a short grade. Sure, I had to ride a bit harder than I wanted to, but I pulled back the gap and brought another rider with me. I think I was grinning the rest of the ride. (Of course, I was still thinking I might get dropped later.)

As the ride wore on I felt pretty good and we made some regrouping stops... and they weren't for me, pretty cool (unlike last year). I even had a chance to do some time on the front during the second half of the ride. This turn at the front was particularly rewarding because it came at the end and I wasn't too horribly destroyed even with the quick pace.

I think I will leave it at that. It was a great ride with wonderful weather and things are looking up.