Crossed the new bridge across I-215 at the north end of Wasatch, right by the entrance to Parley’s Canyon … didn’t realize it dead-ended in gravel in the gully on Parley’s Trail … so did a little impromptu CX’ing on my Vittoria CX tubbies … thankfully no flats.

Ran into A-Train, the Tri-Geek and Lucy Nosebiter while climbing back out of the gully, so stopped and a bit of a chat, then promptly ran home so I could upload today’s ride into Motionbased as quickly as possible, because I’m a geek like that.

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Now … to get out of the chamois, then shower to wash off the salt, sweat, and stink … then figure out what I want to eat that will replenish calories in a good, healthy way, rather than ordering a pizza and stuffing my face.

And as always, the CarboRocket kept me well-hydrated and energized … I’ve gone for a few rides now just to have an excuse to drink it!

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Planned to commute in by bike this morning, but was running late for riding … but early for driving. So, I drove part way, over to Revolution on 7th East, and rode the rest of the way. Went just enough out of my way to get in about 5.25 miles this morning, while the ride back this afternoon was a bit more direct at only 3.5 miles …

Slowly but surely … and while the 24 miles I’ve put in over the past two days is nothing to write home about, it’s also the first time in I can’t remember how long that I’ve ridden two days in a row.

A little more every day I ride … slowly but surely I’ll get it back.

Passed the shrimp and beau on their way down Big Cottonwood Canyon road into the Old Mill area, while I was gasping for breath climbing up towards the Porcupine Pub & Grill. Wish I had remembered my inhaler … perhaps I wouldn’t have spent so much time 2-3 beats away from my max HR.

One thing is for sure. I need to ride more.

You know you’re out of shape when your heart rate spikes up to 2 bps below your theoretical max HR based on one methodology and 3-4 bps higher than your max HR based on the 220-age methodology, when riding a relatively flat route.

I’m not seeing to 220+ rates that the Doctor is getting, but I still find the numbers disconcerting.

Hope the earache girl’s canyon ride goes better than mine.