May 23, 2005
I had heard about "the hill" (Mandeville Rd.) but had never quite discovered it. This morning...I discovered it. I'm in a place where I'm really wanting to go on new and different trails as that's a large part of my enjoyment. It's nice being out, it's great getting exercise, but better than all those things is seeing roads I've never been down -- exploring! That's a true, deep and resonant part of my soul.
This hill is a steady climb for about 5 miles or so. It gets progressively steeper all the way to the top where it becomes ridiculous just before hitting two driveways. What a bummer! To come all that way and not even be able to enjoy the crest of the hill because they're privately owned.
Such is L.A..
May 24, 2005
There are lots of canyons I want to explore in Hollywood and Malibu -- time to start checking the maps.
is a fair stretch and one I'll explore further for my birthday ride (just a week and a half away now!). The idea for that morning is to ride from Venice (home base) to Laguna Niguel, then the lovely Bella will join me there with body boards in truck and we'll enjoy the ocean! Good times.
This morning was a bit over 60 miles.
One of the interesting experiences that I have every morning is the odd feeling on the bike when I first sit down. I think it's because the last memory I have of being in the saddle is so connected and the first one the next day is just the opposite -- akward. I almost get the feeling like I'm forgetting to put on a belt that connects me to the seat or something.
May 26-27
Thursday afternoon I rolled down to Redondo/Palos Verdes (about 35 miles) and today I went north to Pepperdine (about the same).
I'm hitting a bit of a wall right now and I don't know how to break through. I know I could ride longer, but the time is prohibitive (based on the number of other projects I have going). It will be great to be on the road and have only one thing to worry about -- being on the road.
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