Of course, I am speaking of the beer I brewed on Monday. Jen bought me a home brew kit to brew a heavy ale. I thought I should do it before the 27 hour training week creeps in on me. I had to call up my buddy Xian, residence brewer and old co-worker, to see why my beer wasn't making bubbles. It's supposed to bubble for 2-3 days violently, mine wasn't doing it right away. Well, it takes 12-24 hours and mine finally started today. My house is barely 60 degrees, so we'll see how that affects the process. I'll be transfering to the glass carboy in a day or two. It will sit for a few weeks until I get back from AD and Cali.
On to my hilly ride for today. The weather has been rain/snow mix for days - snow above 500' and everywhere, BUT Portland. My ride was supposed to be DeRonde De Portlandia. A tribute to the Tour of Flanders. See photos and punch in the Gmap address for another look and elevation profile. It's around 40 miles and 7000 of climbing. It was going to be EPIC!
Once to Skyline, I went to Cornell. Skyline was clear and just gravelly (sp?). Descended to Miller and rode to Brynwood, #2 climb of 18... Not happening. 18%+ grade and covered in snow. Game over, ride over. Rode around and then went home.
Followed that up with a 2x1000 yard swim and 40 min steady treadmill run. Then I lifted leg weights and I had a good weight session. I haven't lifted in a while and I liked it.
I've got another long ride Saturday. I'm thinking Bridge of the Gods (BOG). However, the weather in the Gorge may not be on my side then either. I can't wait to get to Lompoc and some warmer, dryer training.
The new Zipp private label clincher rim will arrive next week as well as my SRAM TT build. Can't wait to get my bike put together. I'll post up as soon as I can.
