News Tribune Adventure writer and novice cyclist Craig Hill is training to ride the 202-mile Seattle-to-Portland Bicycle Classic in one day and discovering the local riding scene and the sport’s nuances along the way. In his blog, he explores ideal riding routes, events, relays tips from the experts and helps you figure out if you’ll need to shave your legs for your next big ride.
Guest blogger: Rick Beitelspacher teaches junior high English in the Puyallup School District. You can contact him at tshirtguys@comcast.net.
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While Beitelspacher got on me on this blog yesterday for being nervous, I'd point out that I tend to get a little bit of nerves before taking on an endeavor like this.
I've climbed Rainier, skied for 24 hours in a row and tried several other tests of physical and mental endurance. I've been nervous and questioned my fitness level before each one. I think the nerves keep me on my toes.
That said with the STP just 15 hours away, we're in the stage of prep that I do best - eating and resting.
I've been eating like a hummingbird (twice my body weight a day) since Monday and slept in until almost 9 a.m. the last two mornings.
Now I just have to finish packing and I'll be set.
The team had its last meeting in the form of a party at Russ Meyers' home Thursday night.
Here's a picture of the team stuffing themselves with chicken catchatori prepared by Russ' wife.
And here's a picture of the capper of out night of carboloading - the team cake.
