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!
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 …
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!
At the base of Cardiac Hill ...
Rode out to Markley Cove and back from home.
57.5 miles
It wasn’t supposed to be so breezy today; that’s all I could do!
There were lots of big pickup trucks hauling big campers or boats out there today, and it just didn’t seem wise (or safe) for me to try to take on Cardiac Hill today. So I wimped out and came home.
More pics later.
I’m off for a ride on this GORGEOUS Spring Friday morning of a three day weekend!
I don’t normally post article links, but I liked this one … I have a feeling I’ll be having some of these foods this weekend!
7 Foods that
Burn Fat
With rising temps come rising hemlines, bare shoulders… and eventually, bikini season. Add these metabolism-boosting foods and drinks to your shopping list, and you’ll score a leaner and sexier bod.
By Carolyn Kylstra
For full article: http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/7-foods-burn-fat-214600519.html
Today was overcast, but sometimes that makes for great lighting …
Why was I craving fried eggs?
I'll take mine basted ...
She was trying to hide, but I saw her anyway.
I’m hoping she’ll be around for me tomorrow night when the Mega Million winning numbers are drawn. Please pick my numbers! It’s my turn!!
Yes, indeed, it was a lovely day on the Arboretum …
Pretty in Pink
Closer ...
Spring is here!
Poppies ...
Closer ...
OMG, is this a baby honey bee?
Sweet! I hit my fundraising goal! Thank you everyone!!
But don’t worry if you haven’t had a chance to donate yet – there’s still time!!!
This will be my 4th Tour de Cure. I can’t believe it is almost here – Sunday, May 6, 2012
It’s the best organized ride I have participated in and raises money for a great cause – raising money to help fight diabetes.
For full details, see: http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/SanFranciscoArea?pg=entry&fr_id=8064
Why do I ride?
That's me in May 2011 Napa Valley Tour de Cure, about 95 miles into my first century!
Poppies on the Arboretum ... ooops, wrong camera setting!
Not much to say tonight …
Lovely views on the Arboretum today …
Poppies on the Arboretum
Poppies on the Arboretum
Across from Stevenson Bridge Road & Putah Creek Road intersection
So, that’s how I de-stress during the day …
needed a bit of that today.
After work, I was lucky enough to get home in time for a quick ride.
We have been having some really incredible skies lately!
Stevenson Bridge Road near Russell Road
Stevenson Bridge Road near Russell Road
Russell Bike Path
Russell Bike Path
I enjoyed some good company today.
Had a nice walk in the morning …
Along one of the Davis Greenbelts
There she is again!
a nice ride in the afternoon.
Then got to see a spectacular sunset in Davis …
Sunset
Sunset
Sunset
Sunset
Yes, a nice weekend indeed!
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