Photo Credit: Martin Brandt

I did the Mt. Hamilton RR on memorial day Sunday, it went well and I won the KOM and the race. My legs felt good and I wasn't really in difficulty on the hill, which was nice considering how many skinny climber types there were. It's also other's perception that just cuz you ride hard doesn't mean you don't suffer: it's a special day when you can work hard and feel like you are getting something out of it, instead of whacking your head against a wall.

I'll try and save that sensation for next week.

I've grown to love that loop out in the back valleys of the east bay, I've been riding it more and more and it just feels like a bit of an escape compared to the other bay area roads. Heavy traffic is five cars for 50 miles. Plus the terrain is great for training, it's hard to get out of there with fresh legs no matter how you take it.

I'm off to VA soon, a quick trip of 3 races in 4 days, then back home 'til Philly.