Is this the race to Jackson?

Sat. morning Heidie and I started the Cache Valley Century Ride. We had just left the Rest stop in Preston and we were heading south out of Preston when a (heavy) lady in her bath robe on her front porch yells to us "Hey, is the the race to Jackson?" I was chuckling to myself, "sure it is I am just taking the long way." But I was nice and told her what the event was and that the race to Jackson was in 2 weeks. Anyway it was a good ride. Both Heidie and I have been plagued with knee pain. But the knees help up for the ride. We were definitely the minority on the 100 mile ride. It was interesting to be the only 2 women at the rest stops. Occasionally a lady would come in when we were leaving the rest step.

Last night was the Preston Demolition derby. What a treat. All of Preston's finest come out of the woodwork. The derby is the same, just different scary people that come. JT said he learned last night that you should stay in school and off of drugs!

It has been a crazy week. The kids started school on Thurs. I am now catching up on all that I got behind on in the past month. Shane is really busy with work, which we are very thankful for.

Ride, Hills, and Pain

We started out this morning about 6:45 am, and headed up Strawberry Canyon. It was cold and windy. Tracen was a good sport. He was really fast on the hills. We took off our jackets about 10-12 miles into to ride/climb. It was a really pretty morning. As it turns out the top of the canyon was about 3 miles further than where Heidie and I turned around last time. I was thinking to myself this morning "why am I doing this?"

So we dropped down the other side of Strawberry and went through Ovid and on to Montpieler. Tracen led the way and we made pretty good time. We stopped at Maverick for a pit stop and then headed for the Canyon (Geneva) as we started to head up we noticed the road closed signs. So we pulled up to talk to the flag girl. She told us that the canyon would be closed until tomorrow night. We had 2 options, 1- Ride back over Strawberry and home, or, 2- Head up to Soda Springs and then down to Grace. It was decided to ride back how we came. Tracen led the way again. Of course there was wind. The rollers heading back up to Strawberry were tough. My knee gave me total trouble, to the point I couldn't pedal. This passed after a minute. We stopped at Camp Bartlett and had a sandwich.

We then continued up the Canyon. It definitely had warmed up. It was HOT! We reached the top which was a good thing because I think that I might have got off my bike and pushed if we had to keep climbing. We started the descent. My bike decided to start making noises and the wind was strong enough that we had to pedal the whole way down. My knee still was giving me trouble. Heidie had foot pain. I need to figure out what the trouble is with my bike and fix the knee pain. I think that we can make the LOTOJA if our bodies will hold up to the aches and pains. Tracen was a rockin' rider. It was good to ride with him and push ourselves a little bit harder. Thanks to Teresa who was our support/bug lady.

I have had people say to me that they think that riding the LOTOJA will be fun. I tell you this- IT WILL NOT BE FUN! It will be hard and long, but a great goal to accomplish!

Bear Lake Week/Weekend

Heidie and I attempted our 100 mile ride on Weds morning. We ended up with only 90 miles. We had several mishaps. My bike had seat issues, so I ended riding with the seat all the way down for 20 miles. Heidie got a flat on the railroad tracks which also ruined her tire. So we rode to Al's and spent a hour there making repairs. On Weds. morning we are planning to ride 80 miles on the LOTOJA course.

Jace and Arie spent the week at our cabin with Grandma Ellen and Chalisa (& kids). I was back and forth for the week. I picked them up on Fri. afternoon and we went and met my family at the Ideal Beach Resort. Shane and JT came over late Fri. night. On Sat. morning we went out on Miles's new sweet boat! JT tried wake boarding and got up. Jace gave it a try and got up (kind of). I gave it a try and got up. It took alot of squealing and screaming for me to get up though. Zach and Shane thought that it was pretty funny to take pictures of me while I was trying. There was a airplane crash at the lake Sat. morning. Kris, Melanie and I ran the Raspberry Days 5K race. It was alot of fun to run and be with them. We had milk can dinner and played noodle soccer. We went swimming in the swimming pool. It was nice to spend time with the family.

On Monday morning on my way home from Bear Lake I stopped at 7-11 for a drink and to go to the bathroom. I was just about to walk into the restroom when a man stopped me and said " I wouldn't go in there for a couple of minutes." I stopped. He said "I just pooped in there." I said "oh", and turned and walked off (trying not to laugh). So I was thinking, would you stop somebody or would you just let them go in? I am pretty sure that I wouldn't stop anyone. I would just get out of Dodge.

Happy Birthday To ME!

Shane just bought me a early B-day present. I am now the proud owner of a Santa Cruz Blur LT with an anodized frame! It has been alot of fun to ride! I look forward to being able to get and hit some trails.

Car update- The Hondarooski is still at the car doctor undergoing more tests. Cross your fingers that it is a simple fix!

Heidie and I are planning to ride a 100 miles tomorrow morning. On Sat. morning I rode 52 miles. The bicyclists Sat. morning were very friendly. All of them waved or acknowledged me. Some of the time some cyclists don't acknowledge you. What's up with that? I don't need like a huge wave, just a little hey would be ok!

So Sat. I went to Logan to pick up a few things. There was a guy walking down the sidewalk with a Big Gulp in hand. It looked like he puked while he was walking. He didn't stop walking or bend over or anything. He just kept walking while he spewed stuff everywhere. I guess if it was me I wouldn't stop either (since he was on main street in Logan). Just act like nothin' ever happened!

We are gearing up for a Bear Lake week and also JT's B-Day. He will be turning 14. (WOW)

I was glad that Miles finally posted about his Sat. ride, because I was wondering how the ride went for him. Way to go Miles!

Over and out!

PS A question to ponder for the day: Have you ever received a food gift or item from someone, and wondered if they poisoned it or might have put ex-lax in it? Did you pitch it? Or did you try it?