The Countdown Is ON!!

Well, the countdown is on!  We are less than two weeks away from the ride and this is really the final week of training.  I don't intend on over doing it this week but just hope to get in a few more rides to make sure the legs are ready for what is coming.

I am a bit nervous.  A lot of people are asking if I feel stronger than last year.  My reply usually is that I am stronger in terms of flat and rolling hill rides, but in terms of the mountains and climbing, I know I am not as strong.  This just means I will really need to pace myself on the climbs and just slowly get through it.  I have not been able to get out to the major hills/mountains as much as I would have liked, I just hate driving somewhere to ride when I can just jump on my bike right here.

As of Saturday, we are also within range of checking the 14 day weather report on the Weather Network.  I know this is not totally reliable being this far out still, but I must say, I am not really liking what I am seeing.  It seems that we have been quite spoiled in these past two weeks and we might be heading for some more unsettled weather.  But I guess there is no controlling that!

Anyway, I'm still getting used to taking video while I am riding, especially with the new camera I am using.  Again, I will try make it a bit more smooth next time :)  These shots were taken last Friday, most of them are in South Surrey and Langley, I got a bit to lazy to take video after the 50km mark.
Enjoy!