After close to six months off I made my return to the Perth hills yesterday. On my old Oppy C5 at that. It is like getting back on an old fat ex girlfriend. So nothing enjoyable. My plan was not to set any times just get up the climbs. I managed to complete Welshpool and Mundaring Weir. However had nothing left in the tank to do Kalamunda but after such a break I was happy to have completed what I did.
After a tough workout at Crossfit last night I was not in the mood to do a lap of the river this morning. However 5 dams is fast approaching and I don’t think I have done a proper lap of the river all year.
I can’t remember when I last went up Mosman Park hill. Anyways, set off for a cruisy ride into the city. Once I got to the foreshore I realised how strong the wind was this morning. I did a sprint up Spring Street but from a standing start I stuffed my gear selection and was spinning with no real output.
Mosman Park was tough. I hate my Oppy it is so darn heavy. Plus the workout last night really had not left me with the energy. I got dropped shortly after Freo. I stayed with a group of four who also dropped off and were in there big rings. Wasn’t going to have a slice of that but still overtook them. Burke Drive is so boring when there is no roll through.
Back to UCI Laps tomorrow. Need a good meal tonight.
Really enjoyed todays ride and I had some legs and put them to work a few times. My fav ride for a long time. Concerned about setting a PR on the old bitch though.