Team Rigel, Ride #2

This weekend, Andy and I headed up to Anacortes for a North Puget Sound team training ride with Henry. Saturday afternoon, the three of us headed from Henry's house in Anacortes to the Deception Pass bridge. A fun and winding ride on rolling hills past some beautiful scenery. We also finally got some photos of us riding. Thanks to Andy for all of these shots.


That's me, climbing behind Andy!





Andy and Sara at Deception Pass bridge

On Sunday, Henry and I rode from Anacortes to Bellingham to watch Andy race at the Padden Mountain Pedal. Another fun ride, over beautiful Chuckanut Drive. We arrived at Padden Lake Park after some bigtime clmibing, to enjoy the race and watch Andy WIN!

Congratulations Henry! 100 miles!

Wow! I'm impressed. Henry has already made his first 100 mile ride of the training season. He put out a tremendous effort last weekend, riding from his home in Anacortes, WA to Concrete, WA along route 20, and back home again.

We are really proud of the efforts, energy and enthusiasm with which he's been training. A few months ago, Henry didn't even own a bike, and now he's got 100 miles down already. We have a Team Rigel ride planned for this weekend, and I'm sure he'll be fast and strong. I better watch out!




Congratulations, Henry. Keep up all of your great work!

And The Winners Are.....

Clif Shot Electrolyte Drink-Cran Raz
Not too sweet, smooth flavor, a bit tangy, and goes down well.



Clif Bloks-Pina Colada
There's just something about coconut that says summertime. Maybe it's the sweet smell of old coconut tanning oil, or those virgin pina coladas poolside at Casa Yabell in Florida. Yummy. Again, not too sweet. I could pop the whole block in and chew it down, without feeling like I was taking in medicine or cough syrup.


Honorable Mention:

Sport Beans-Lemon Lime
These only get an honorable mention because I didn't get to taste test them on the road. In the kitchen, they taste great. Jelly Belly has always been a favorite bean of mine, and their quality and signature texture and crunch shines through on this energy bean. Another Yummy. :)

-SLR

Details

Prepping for a hundred mile ride requires dialing in all the details that will keep you comfortable during such an extended time on the bike. Anything that feels a little uncomfortable after 30 miles in the saddle will be excruciating after 80 miles. Sara and I spent some time this evening making custom Sole footbeds for our respective cycling shoes. Comfortable feet will go a long way to making the Challenge more enjoyable.

Prepping the soles to fit our shoes...


Cook them to 200 degrees...


Are they done yet?


Put the soles in your shoes and crank 'em down tight...


Voila, his and hers custom insoles.


AFR