Best downhill speed last night - 43mph. Increased my morning commute from 2.5mi to around 13-17mi (depending on route) with two challenging hills. Have seen my avg speed slowly climb up from around 7mi (fresh from NY not used to the altitude) to around 15mph.

This morning a wasp hit me on the forehead and fell inside my glasses; the wasp had plans to sting me before I quickly removed my glassed and squashed it. Got dropped by young cyclist on a MTB after I had just climbed a long and steep hill (guy came via a different route); about 200 mtrs ahead I noticed that he had trouble climbing so I decided to reel him in... Felt good to be able to summon energy on demand; the look on the guy's face was worth it.

I need to work on my speed, but with panniers and the whole rig weighting in at over 30-40lbs it's not coming easy. Might get a roadie for quick 20-milers before work and then ride the commuter to work. Have been riding (almost) every day for the past 3 months or so, including long rides during the weekend.

GreenAnvil