We paired a shorter training ride with some errands to get all 1 million pieces of equipment for the upcoming ride.
Madeleine riding through Goleta, CA
Stopped for a lunch with Concerned Mother #1
We went rock climbing in the evening to mix it up:
Madeleine
Sophie
T-minus 12 days until our March 5th blast off, we went for a 47 mile training ride around the Goleta/Santa Barbara area.
Stopping for a mid-ride Ginger Ale to cure what ails:
The cure-all
We did some bike mechanic-ing with the help of our cheer dog, Stetson…
… and started the uncomfortable process of breaking in our new beast warrior Brooks leather saddles:
Goals for January and February: get in shape via any and all athletic pursuits, getting sponsors for equipment, plan route, gather equipment, learn how to fix our bikes, such things. Missions more or less accomplished:
Checking the surf during a training ride
At the top of a Gaviota Peak hike
Madeleine surfing
Hiking at Joshua Tree
Madeleine working on some bike mechanic skills
Jump rope at the gym
Planning out the bike route
Sophie swimming
Sunset walk
Projected first part of route