Into the Hills We Go...

I am currently sitting in my tent in the Angeles Forest/Monte Cristo campground.  It is late and I can hear a couple moving into the otherwise silent grounds. I’m hoping I didn’t hang my food in their space… They just turned their generator on… I was all set to write of the quiet solitude this night has brought. All the other occupants are asleep and I have been enjoying the stars.  

It was not an easy day of climbing, it was only 30 miles long but about 4,000 ft. of elevation with a very heavy bike.  The new bike is amazing, despite my struggles. The more I ride the stronger I become. The more I battle the more I know I can win.  I imagine this is what I can expect of the Rockies; climbing, climbing, climbing.

My legs nearly seized up a couple of times but I managed to keep the pain at bay with salt pills and stretching.  I have my period and I’m guessing that had a lot to do with me not feeling too well as I climbed, especially near the beginning.  I had to stop a lot and rode slowly. I don’t mind having bad days, they have me looking forward to the good days.  

It’s almost 11 o’clock and the generator is still running.  Glad to have ear plugs.

Distance: 30 miles

Climbing: Approx 3900ft.