Logan Tuesday Night Ride

I did the TNR yesterday with Paul V. and Tim S. and many others, all the way up to the Long Divide Road near Clarkston.  Yes, I had gears and skinny tires.  Weird, huh?  Actually it felt pretty normal, just like old times.  I expected to get dropped because I have not gone hard on the bike at all since December.  I held my own.  I even closed a few big gaps when no one else would or could.  My threshold is much lower than it was in December, but it felt good to feel a little discomfort in the lungs and thighs.  Actually, after 45 miles of high intensity riding, my thighs are killing me.  I don't even notice my back pain.