Winter Training

Not much riding going on since my last post. Will start some light indoor riding this coming weekend.
Been doing some lifting, and leg strengthening exercises- especially around my left knee to see if I can get the muscles to better support the knee. Also looking to drop about 7-8 pounds to see if that helps the knee out also. Down three so far, another 4 or 5 to go.

75,000 miles

Last week, I passed 75,000 documented miles on my road bikes. Wow.....thats a lot in 10+ years...
But, the left knee is quite sore from the arthritis- so time for a break until mid January. Lets see what father time does for recuperation. Now to do some light lifting (no legs) to stay in shape and get back on the bike after the holidays.

On the way to 75,000 miles

Only 223 miles to go to reach a documented 75,000 bike miles on the road. Hope to have this in the next few weekends here in Boston (rode 22 today in 40 degrees and rainy weather- not real fun once you are soaked) Stay tuned- will update site soon

Switzerland

Spent five days in the Alps(Zermatt) and three days in Zurich - wonderful country to spend time. Did a lot of hiking in Zermatt which was great. Super weather- lows in the 40's each morning and sunny highs in the upper 60"s each day.
Cycled 22 miles on Saturday after getting back and 51 miles on Sunday- legs feel heavy!

Fall Riding

Been awhile since my last post. Been doing some nice fall rides and flat solo centuries- as the hills hurt the left knee to much. Great time of year to ride. Off to Switzerland in a few weeks and looking to do some possible light mountain biking in Zermatt - in the Alps.
I am up to over 7300 miles for the year- will probably cap out just around 8,000
Enjoy the fall riding

PMC Wrap up

Two good days of riding for PMC- and only one wrong turn on Saturday! Great time with Team Dragonfly....
Knee held up OK though it was quite stiff the week after. Getting back to "normal" stiffness this week.
Will ride the season out at 100 to 150 miles a week and try to minimize knee discomfort

Pan Mass Challenge

This weekend is the annual PMC- 190 miles in two days to raise money for cancer research for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Great course and atmosphere.
The left knee has been very cranky the past few weeks- will look to a second opinion after PMC of what to do next. Is my riding career on the blink due to arthritis? We shall see...