Post race ride today....  Tried to get the rough over estimation of my mental and physical preparedness to put a number plate on the bike.  

I disposed of everything for today's 3+hrs on the Superfly.  Not actually sure how far I went, how long, or how much work I did.  I have boxed up the HRM, watch, iPod, PDM, Spot, computer.... everything.... and put it on a shelf in my closet.

Trying to get back to the basics.... the joy of riding.  For just riding.

Just my bike, my "engine", a water bottle, and one bag of emergency M&Ms.

I saw this via SRAM's Facebook page.  I thought it was pretty cool, and their are some amazing works show.

SRAM has always been a fantastic supporter of the 29er Crew and of the Type1Rider organization.  This is such a great idea of theirs.

Check out the SRAM pART PROJECT:

Artists transform bike parts into art. The art is auctioned off. The proceeds help people in need through World Bicycle Relief. Welcome to the SRAM pART PROJECT, making art that makes a difference.

Training Hours: Ride: 02:01 Run: 00:00 Other: 00:00

Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 45.50 units
Bolus: 20.90u (46%)
Basal: 24.60 (54%)

After work today I headed out on the Superfly for a MTB ride.  Overt the past few weeks I have been getting more and more into a routine with training, the boys, the PTA, etc.  Settling down into the new "normal".

Not complete by any stretch of the imagination, nor close... yet.  But getting used to the schedule.

This is my first week of being back on a planned and scheduled training plan, and, although my fitness is way off, it feels GREAT to be back out doing structured workouts.

Today's ride was just about having fun for 2 hours, and that is exactly what I did.  :)

I had set my temp basal of 60% reduction at 16:30 and was out and riding by 17:15.

Road past DFD and CHFD having dinner over at Brixx Pizza.  (Thought my two little guys would like to see these photos).

I have been riding pretty much sans nutrition for the past couple of weeks, as the rides have been shorter in duration.  BG have been pretty good, but as soon as we go over 2hrs or so, it will be back to the standard methods of eating while on the bike.  Not so much for BG control, but just for fueling the ride.

Should be on to a longer base ride by Sunday.

In the meantime, just having fun (sans HRM) for short bursts around Chapel Hill.

Bikes can heal.

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Went for a ride with my boys the other day....

Keeping the Trek love in the family.  :)

Although some of you have probably seen this before, I just had the luck to ran across it yesterday.

If you are looking for the earliest possible documentation of mountain biking, look no further.  "Klunking" and the "Repack Race" are featured here.

Along with a EXTREMELY young Gary Fisher....

Totally made me smile.

Enjoy!!!!!!!

Training Hours: Ride: 02:04 Run: 00:00 Other: 01:01

Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 37.10units
Bolus: 19.65u
Basal: 17.45u

Back home this morning after a busy pair of days traveling, during which I had the wonderful opportunity to meet some amazing folks affected by diabetes.  It is SO nice to meet folks that I have communicated with for a long time via Facebook or other.

It's truly amazing the bonds that you develop with others, who, like you, battle this disease day in and day out.

I would like to thank Lisa and her amazing family, and Beverly for being so kind and gracious to spent some time with  me.  It was completely my pleasure and honor to meet you both, and your amazing families (special thank to Kevin for showing me the "way in" to see "THE cool stuff"):

After my adventure.... when I got home today, I had sometime to get a ride and some TRX training in before dinner.  I have been slowly ramping my training back up for the first time since the fall at Tour Divide.  Physically I am good to go - but mentally I have not been quite 100% ready to go.  It is slowly coming back, and the joy of working out is returning.  I just need to be patient, and just accept what my soul can give me.


As the weeks go on, I have seen my training hours dramatically increasing.  So I am back in the swing.  Just need to get a little more organized, and a little more sharp.  Just Keep Choppin'. :)


I set my temp basal to a 60% reduction at 13:45 and headed over to O2 for about an hour of strength work.


Once done there, I was swung the legs over the Superfly and rolled out to the Chapel Hill North trail system.  Had the place to myself, which, truthfully, was a little weird...


BGs where 97 before the TRX session, 98 before my ride, 92 during, and 115 after.


When I finished up a little after 18:00 I bolused 2.95u for the typical post ride BG spike prevention.


Tomorrow being the holiday, I am hoping to get a longer amount of riding in, and then back to the grind.  :)


Thanks once again to everyone for allowing us to pay a visit.  So nice to meet everyone and spend some quality time together.  Thank you.  :)