Yesterday's ride reminded me of your post. I timed myself from the intersection of Foothill & Little Tujunga to the END NHL blue sign at the top of the first peak. Now, I have done that ride previously. It simply seemed harder than it had before. But, I have to remind myself, it is a hard ride. Never mind the bees and the potential for the loose dog or two. And the two guys target practicing across the road about a mile below Camp 9. WTF?!?. Tried a little Vertical Bob's addition and that's a little sketchy. Think "Deliverance"...

Anyway, yesterday was a slog...

Some days the bell, others the dong.