Since it is Sunday on a holiday weekend here in the States, I decided to go into work a little latter and take my time getting in. After all, I don't need to be here anyway! Well, except that I told the publisher of my book I'm co-authoring that I'd have chapter 1 to him by Tuesday and it still isn't completed <insert grumbling about Chicago citation style here>.

I decided to go a slightly longer way (9.8 miles) where the highest point is about 900 feet higher than the lowest (according to my bike computer). It is basically one big ridge/hill so on the way to the highest point there isn't many downhills or even flats to rest on. Well, I did good at first, but when I hit the steeper section, I couldn't do it. I had to get off and walk . I got back on the bike and off a few times. I guess I can say at least I didn't turn around. Next time I'll try it coming home. It should be easier because I'm already 1/3 up the ridge so there is less climbing and I think the grade is little better. Maybe if I took out some of the weight from my bike trunk it would've helped some but honestly, I just can't do it -- yet!