Originally Posted by
Chrome Molly
Got back into the kind of riding shape I was in during my 20's (thanks to lots of climbing). Capped off a 3000 mile season during August at the DD. Did the 150k on about no sleep, and felt like I could have handled the 200k (with a few more PB&J sandwiches at the rest stops).
Picked up some nice rides (Miyata 1000, Gitane TDF), improved upon some of my others, and sold off other bikes at small profits. Got myself placed on Dave Anderson's list for a custom frame (for next year) and that has cooled the N+1 fever down to a real short list. Figured out the best saddle for me on long rides, and that really helps.
I have some winter projects teed up. And, there's at least two months of riding left.
My roller-skiing has suffered though...
I only wish I knew what kind of riding shape I was in back in my 20's! Until I started riding again in 2009, I don't think I threw a leg over a bicycle since my mid-teens. I definitely concur that climbing is a great way to get into good riding shape.
I, and others here I'm sure, look forward to seeing that new bike and whatever you have in store for the winter.
Finally, what's the saddle you're alluding to? I'm interested to know.