It was another brutally hot and humid day today, not quite the 100 degree scorcher of Tuesday, but more humid. I had planned to do the MT. Warner ride tonight but I had some concerns about how well I would do in the heat after Tuesday’s ride where I felt a little heat stress I planned well for this ride by hydrating and eating well in advance of the start of the trip. I also packed two Shotbloks packages and a water bottle in my jersey pocket as well as two water bottles on the bike so that I would be well fed and watered for the ride. The other concern I had is the fact that I have not been riding well going uphill this season and although the route was not particularly hilly, I was wary of even the small hills.

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It was as hot as it gets here in the valley today. With temps hovering around the 100 degree mark I thoughtfully had planned a nice ride down the valley and up the hill into Conway. Thinking that staying near the river and then heading up the west side of the valley as the sun was setting I would avoid the heat of the day, I set the 38 mile course for the riders. I had been busy all day in the somewhat air conditioned shop so it was quite a shock when I got out to the parking lot and felt the full brunt of the heat and humidity. 

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Today was another beautiful day here in Happy Valley. The weather continues to be perfect by just about anyone’s definition of the term. The ride was our famous Tri-State loop and with sunny skies, cool temperatures and a slight breeze a group of 20 riders left the shop at 6:00 to head over to Bernardston Road. I kept a pretty reasonable pace over to the hill and began the climb at 15 mph. I stayed near the front of the group to keep the pace at 14 mph and we all crested the hill together (Steve Toplitz was off the front a bit). 

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Third time is the charm! We finally were able to get the Warwick-Wendell ride off on a perfect summer’s evening. We had a group of 29 riders for the trip and we were actually able to get going on time. I had asked Mark Newton to lead the group up the hill on Bernardston Road so that I could spend more time in the middle of the pack and not get tired out on the first hill. 

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