Short and Steep

The last four days have been bookmarked by epic stomach bugs experienced by both boys, who were absolute angels throughout their ordeals. Smack dab in the middle, a brash and bratty Spaniard won Paris-Nice, so even more bad news. I don't begrudge Contador for winning, but he just lacks class. I would have been so nice to see Jens Voigt on that podium, but oh well. That ridiculous finger banging gesture is so lame, and that stupid cap is just too much.

Anyway, all that suggestive gesturing and wretching aside, it was sure nice to see some road biking on the teevee, and it really made me want to get out and ride. Fortunately, after a day of minding the most compliant and sweet little patient, I got to sneak out for a quick ride. I chose the Cornell Plantations as my destination, and was reminded just how steep that climb up Cascadilla Place, through the cemetery, and through campus really is. The Plantations still has large snow piles melting onto the pavement, but spring is really in the air, even on a gloomy low-40s day.

Stats:

Distance: 10.38 miles

Avg. speed: 15.8 mph

Vertical ascent: 1128 ft.

Calories burned: 778 kcal

Max. speed: 36.6 mph

Time: 39:20

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