Author: Will

33.6 kms In a small rut doing short , similar, local rides. Total distance 7,804 kms will-davies.com

34.o kms Quick local ride. Total distance 7,771 kms will-davies.com

33.7 kms Almost the exact same route as yesterday, but ten minutes slower. Nice to enjoy a leisurely ride sometimes. Total distance 7,737 kms will-davies.com

33.5 kms It started to rain just as I was getting ready to leave – so I cancelled. And then a rare thing happened – when it cleared up a few hours later, I decided to get ready again (usually once I give up, that’s it). Very fast local ride. felt strong. Total distance 7,703 kms will-davies.com

46.5 kms Good, hard, hilly local ride. Total distance 7,670 kms will-davies.com

33.4 kms I had trouble getting myself outside today after more mortgage meetings. But it was a beautiful day. So I told myself that if I rode today, it would allow me NOT to ride in late December when it is cold and snowy. Total distance 7,623 kms will-davies.com

42.2 kms Attacked the hills and felt prretty good. Total distance 7,590 kms will-davies.com

32.2 kms Nicer day today. Rural Geneva’s biggest crop is grapes. The Vendange (harvest) is just getting into full swing. Total distance 7,547 kms will-davies.com

33.8 kms & 43.1 kms (Monday & Tuesday) Well the weather has changed. A very mild summer has turned into a grey fall. I was ready to ride this weekend but heavy winds (35km/h and 25 km/h) and intermittent rain kept me off the bike. Yesterday was the first day wearing long bike pants since March. As I hit 75% of my goal I have been reminded by the weather how cold it will get in December. I am 10 days ahead of schedule and hope that will be enough as it will steadily get colder and wetter and thus…

34.5 km Today’s ride was near home at moderate effort, including a few small hills. My highest heart beat on the ride was lower than my lowest heartbeat during the almost 2 hour climb of Madeleine yesterday. Total distance 7,438 km will-davies.com