Up before the sun!

I Never thought I could actually get out of bed, gather my gear and start riding before the sun cracked the horizon, but I finally made the commitment and I’m glad I did. I was the first person to arrive at the meeting point and within a few minutes there were about 15 others. Some familiar but most not, which was cool since it’s fun to ride with new people. We left at 5:30 AM and picked up several other riders climbing Klode Park Hill. I found myself at the front pulling on several hills, a mistake that I’m not likely not make on future rides. This group was fast and the pace was consistently 20+ with several sprints, including the effort that starts at Green Tree Road and continues to the crosswalk at the bottom of Klode Hill on our return. This is an excellent way to start your day while getting some extra mileage in for the week. If any one would like to join the ride send me an email so I can give you the details. Currently the ride starts at 5:30AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays but will be moved to 5:15AM for the remainder of the season.