Saturday

Went out for what I believe was my first long ride of the year, I believe - at 48 miles. Was never so glad as when I pulled into my driveway and hoped off my bike. John and I averaged a little over 15 miles an hour, which is good for me, although I did draft him pretty much the final 15 miles and dead tired when I pulled in. The ride was a good one and hopefully the hamstring will feel fine later on and tomorrow. Since John just moved here from NC a few months back this was his first ride around lake grapevine, and over the dam, which he liked. Finished the ride at 164, 9 % body fat and 57.5% percent hydrated. I'm normally at about 60% so I did lose some water out there. We started at 6:30 this morning and biked for 3 hours. Of all the guys I have met on the road cycling over the years he's among the nicest. No ego and no gamemanship out there. We're not racing.
My only surprise is that we met a month ago when I overtook him near here. He's clearly a stronger rider, so not sure how that happpenned. Maybe he let me, for company. Must ask.