Suddenly the snow melted, the sun came out and all was well in Peaceful Valley. A bike ride was in order. This was my first ride with my new computer, and therefore very exciting!  I was pretty nervous riding, simply because of the large amount of snow that was still around and the even larger amount of gravel on the road itself. I really didn't feel like skidding or falling.  The ride was beautiful, I saw clear skies, and endless mountains, and the slower pace of my bike allowed me to oogle at all the fine homes in Riverside. I bonked in 45 minutes. I didn't realize, but all I'd eaten today was oats, a latte, muffin, and 2 baby red potatoes. Luckily, I had a bar in my bag.

I made a goal of riding 20 miles a day, no matter how long it takes.  That didn't seem so ambitious. But it's been so long since I rode that my butt got sore. And it was hard.  The elevation, climbing, and instance winds take their tole. But, I will keep on. It's so worth it!

• Distance: 13.2 mi
• time: 1 hr. 14 mins.
• av. speed: 10.6mph
• max speed: 36.2mph
• av. cadence: 54
• climb: 1257 ft
• max altitude: 8767 ft.
• av pulse: 143bpm
• max pulse: 171bpm
• temp: 61