  Six hours and 43 minutes is how long it took me to do my gravel grinder training ride today. For those of you reading this that are familiar with Iowa, these are the towns that I passed either through or by: Hudson Holland Steamboat Rock Iowa Falls Ackley Aplington Parkersburg and finally New Hartford I felt pretty good, I only had to outrun 4 dogs and one crazy old lady on her way to church. The crazy old lady was the worst. The funny thing is, she came up behind me, she didn't see me, and if i wouldn't have gone into a mad sprint she would have drove over me at about 25 MPH.
Old people rock! I think for the rest of this July 4th, I am going to recover from todays ride, by reading the latest issue of Velonews. Has anyone else notice that the last 2 issues of velonews have had a "pink" theme going on with there covers. Weird! Surfing the net for Tour pictures and news is always a good time, and a good recovery tool.
Maybe I might go out later and spin around the State Park. Either way, I need to get a 3 hour ride in before work tomorrow. Well that's about it for today, I am going into recovery mode. I almost forgot! Todays "Endurance Racer Tip of the Day" is get rid of your rubber handlebar grips and put on Gel Cork tape. It's super cush, and your palms and wrist will thank you. RAGE ON!
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