Just like Lance.

I have been in a riding slump over for the last 3 weeks. Two of those weeks I was sick with sinusitus and bronchitus. When I got back on the bike I over did it where I did 100 miles within 36 hours in the heat. After that my riding has gone downhill. So I thought I would ride for fun for a couple of weeks until I got my legs and lungs back. Monday a friend(Kevin) and I got out our MTB bikes and did some short hills and exploring and on one approach to a technical drop I did something crazy with the front brake and landed on my forehand. I have got to add some air to my shocks. I was lucky I didn't break my neck since my full weight(clysedale) was on my head, but I got a nice little shiner like Lance and a sore neck. I thought that was a good sign. Funny thing is that accident scared me more than all the tumbles and falls and broken bones, cuts, gashes, and scrapes I have had before because my full weight was on my neck.

Tuesday. I rode over to Highland Colony Pkwy to watch the Baptist Health Systems TT because I wanted to check out their set up and course as I mentally get prepared to do it next month. It was a hot ride over but nice and cool on the way back since it showered on the way back. It was a fun ride and I got to ride some roads I don't normally ride. I am going to branch out more from my usual Natchez Trace centerd rides. I met a few riders which is good for me since I solo alot and that might help keep me out of the cycling doldrums.

So today is Wedesday and I have to cut the grass so I might as well get a run in. If my legs felt a little better then I would ride with some tri guys who ride pretty fast, or second thought I may go with the Freewheelers who do a slow ride on Weds. evenings.

Direct TV is coming tomorrow to install and I am excited to be getting the Tour de France or Le Grand Boucle as they say in France, in digital! It will be exciting for the next three weeks.