I had the strangest ride today. It all started the night before. I wanted to do an epic ride from Vallejo through Fairfield to Winters, then Winters to Sac then back to Winters. I ate good and got good nights rest. So this morning I felt good waking up, but once I stood up I felt a slight twinge in my right upper thigh. I didn't think anything of it because some mornings that happens. So I suited up, packed up snacks, and rode off...
Getting out of Vallejo is pretty much hilly going up Redwood and then up Hunter Hill. You pretty much don't get a good 15 minute spin warmup because of all the hills. In my mind, I just want to jet up the hill and get it over with. So I was feeling good until I got to the end of McGary Road. I felt that twinge come back. I contemplated going back home but I just wanted to go through with my ride.
I made it to Safeway in North Fairfield for my basic water -up and snack. After Safeway, you have to jet up Hillborn road. When I got to the top and flew down the hill, I really felt some slight pain/cramp in my right quad. I just had to spin it through and rest before I got to Lyon Road. I took a 20 minute break to stretch it out. After I felt ok and just told myself I just have to take it easy and get through to Winters.
On my way Winters on Pleasant Valley Rd, I get a big pinch in my right leg above my knee. The pain just went from my thigh to and into my knee. It felt like the ligament/tendon that attaches to my muscle to my knee was really stressed. I rested up and at some point, just did left single leg spin workout.
But I finally made it to Winters. I had the courage to keep going north a bit to get more miles in, but the pain kept coming back. I came right back to rest the bum right leg.
Cool day in Winters
The famous bathroom at the park. Where all cyclists stop to take a leak.
Time to get some FOOOD!!
Enjoy my BBQ Chicken Panini at Steady Eddy's in Winters.