This has me so excited!

Though it's been a tough cycling year mileage wise I've still done my best to try to ride often. Even so, with all the great weather we've had I only have logged 2100 miles for the year. Groan.

My reason for complaining about low miles for the year is to emphasize that I have not been out getting into great cycling condition. In fact I have actually taken three long breaks from cycling so far this year and have only been back on the bikes for a couple of weeks from my most recent layoff.

Why is it then that I now am finding myself flying up hills at speeds that up until recently have been mere pipe dreams? I'm older. I'm using the same equipment. I'm not as fit as I've been in recent years. This simply should not be. I'm actually powering my Long Wheelbase recumbent past Diamond Frame cyclists on the up-hills, repeatedly. Recumbents can't climb!

It can only be one thing....my weight. After riding for several years as a 220 pounder I've dropped down through this season to a current weight of 180 pounds. The 40 pound weight reduction has had a very positive influence on my climbing capabilities.

I can't wait untill I hit my 160's. This cycling thing is starting to be a lot of fun!!