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This morning was stunningly beautiful for a ride!

Davis … Winters … Cantelow … Winters … Davis

55.3 miles

It took me less time to get to the top of Cantelow today!

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Hey Everyone!

It’s hard to believe that it’s almost the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure time again. It’s less than 5 weeks away! This is an AWESOME ride and for a GREAT cause. Please help me to raise money to fight diabetes.

If you haven’t had a chance to donate to my Tour de Cure ride, it’s not too late! Here’s the link: http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR?pg=pfind&fr_id=6830

Type in my name: Elizabeth Dudley

Thank you for your support!

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Today I made it to the top of Cantelow by pedal power only, no pushing … I thought I was going to cry. Shortly after I got to the top, a couple of guys from DBC came up the other side. One of them stopped to wait for the other and in my excitement I told him how the last time up here I had to push my bike up and that this time I made it and thought I was going to cry. He laughed and said that crying and throwing up are OK. Fortunately, there was none of either involved!

My riding partner took the long way up, I rode the short way and he got to the top a few minutes after I did. Damn. I am slow. Then we rode back to Winters together. I did my best to keep up, but I fell behind a few times.

We came back to Davis and now I’m bored. Would it be crazy to head out again? I do have a big ride to get ready for, so endurance, endurance, endurance is important, right?

See ya’ in a few hours.

Well, I’m back! I did my Lake Solano loop, which is about 38 miles, for a total of 63.4 miles today. I didn’t stop for any photos, but I rode the last 10 miles with another DBC newcomer and that was helpful because I was starting to get a bit fatigued.

OK, now it’s time for chores …

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A sneak peak at what’s for dinner tonight …

Veggies fresh from the Farmers' Market

Fennel (from Trader Joe's, not the FM)

Baby turnips ... the vendor promised they'd be super sweet

Radishes

Curried Sweet Potatoes, roasting in the oven right now!

Fresh fennel ... we're going to try grilling it

Heirloom Cherry Tomato & Persian Cucumbers with Fresh Thyme, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Balsamic Vinegar

I guess I’d better get back to cooking. Oh, no photos yet, but we’re also having steaks from Yolo Land & Cattle Company that we got at the Davis Farmers’ Market this morning. The steaks are marinating in some extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, and thyme.

Looking forward to a fun ride tomorrow! The weather is supposed to be wonderful!