I really enjoy reading about everyone's rides. It's a snapshot of how we ride, and how each ride is different for us. That's one reason I love riding my bike: The same loop day after day is never boring. Each trip is new and fresh.

Today's ride: 27 miles into my 48 mile road race, I flatted. Until then I was having a great time, working with women I worked with at the last race 2 wks. ago, knowing when I could dial it up to my advantage, knowing the route so well. So the flat was frustrating. I think I could have placed well.

So it goes.