I finally got on the bike after I don’t really remember how long. I am going to be off for the last two weeks of the year, and with the holidays and all the feasting that’s already begun, I really need to get back to shape.
I started the morning ride up to Twin Peaks and could feel the legs burn on the gradual climb. That was expected after the weeks of stagnation. I kept thinking happy thoughts as I got to the top of Portola and the left turn towards the tower. Somewhere along the ride, I felt my legs get stronger, like I could keep climbing all day. I rode up to the vista point and saw the City shrouded with a thin layer of fog or something. I could barely recognize many of the buildings below.
I was reminded of how fun it is to ride the Tommy when we descended Clarendon. The descent is an amazing rush!
I continued down to Golden Gate Park, where I did eight laps around the Polo Fields, each time adding 1/8 of the track for anaerobic mashing. I still didn’t feel powerful, but it’s going to take time and many more cold morning workouts like today’s.