Did a 25 miler on Tuesday- rest Wednesday due to rain but today did my Training ride.Only 32 miles but after about 10 miles takes in the "High and Over". Name says it all and this is my 4th attempt on mt getting fit regime. First time and I had to take a rest. Next two occasions and I had to stop for a rest at the top before I fell down. Heart rate was way up top and lungs were not working. today and it was not easy. Still did it in lowest gear but at one poine shifted up a couple. not for long as this one has a nasty kink up at the end. got to the top- legs OK-I could still breath and HR was high but not over the top so rode over the top to my break at 16 miles. did it in 1 hour 10 minutes so quite happy. return trip is easier without any hills- just a few up and downs but did the 16 miles in 1 hour 2 minutes.

Considering the low base I started at a month ago- I am happy. Still got to find some more for the hills and some speed on the flats but getting better. For the last month I have been doing 100 to 140 miles a week spread out on 3 or 4 rides with at least one day off between rides. Next week and it is up the anti and try two hard hills and extra milage on at least one ride a week.

But the way my legs feel tonight- I do not want to ride tomorrow. The milage may not be high right now on each ride but the effort going into each one is increasing ride by ride. Providing the weather improves- might even go for a "Ride my Age Ride" soon.