This past Saturday we lost the 30 degree weather, but we added some hills to the mix when we rode out in the Benbrook area. The winds were still treacherous - perhaps even harder than the week before. I have to say, though, it was nice that it was not freezing cold again. I could feel my toes and that was a good sign.
The hills are alive and well in Benbrook. One hill in particular, called Happy Hill, proved to be a challenge and gave us a good chance to practice climbing. The climbing went well and inspired me to tackle another big hill yesterday (Sunday). In downtown Fort Worth, there is a rather steep and long hill behind Radio Shack's headquarters. Not too long ago I had no idea that a hill like that even existed in this area. Most of it is so flat! But, this hill on Taylor Street is definitely good training for Tahoe. Daniel and I both made it to the top this time without stopping. We brought it strong!
All-together this weekend's mileage was 52. The team rode about 35 miles on Saturday in Benbrook and then Daniel and I rode about 17 Sunday evening, until we lost daylight and decided to call it a ride.
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