Though Mongo had a strong ride on the 1st with Boonen and California Clay, not to be confused with Georgia Clay, I had yet to partake in my first smackdown of 2009.
Winter has not been berry berry good to Mongo. I have managed to remain consistent with my Ben & Jerry's intake, but my cycling output has been spotty at best. Let's just say that I'm using my club-fit jerseys a whole lot more these days. Weather, work, laziness...have all played a part in retro-shaping my body, but I have run out of excuses and it's time to get down to business.
I saddled up Li'l Pony Express this morning with the expectation of doing a quick 30 in the drizzly, crappy weather. Instead, I did a warm up 20 with the legend herself, Diane, and when she kept going and I turned around, I got tangled in a four-way showdown that lasted fifteen miles.
1. Smug older guy on a Cannondale Tri bike w/ ill-fitting ten year old aero helmet. 2. Douchey weekend-warrior on a Litespeed w/ equally douchey obscure corporate kit. 3. Scrappy out of his element guy on a Novara w/ clip-on aero bars. 4. Mongo
With all the water and crap on the ground, Mongo and LPE got dirtier than a Tory Lane DP scene... but we never backed off. At the end of the ride, Mongo crossed the line alone.
My legs hurt and I'm really tired...It feels great!
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