Day 8 - Rapha Rising

TODAY'S RIDE
10.8 miles, 2064'
TOTAL:
86.0 miles, 10709'
TOUR DE FRANCE Stage 8: Rui Costa wins after a long day in the breakaway and Thor amazingly stays in yellow.  Thor stays with Cadel who took 3rd in the first mountain stage.  Amazing what the power of the yellow jersey can do.  Horner drops out after a severe concussion and a broken nose.  Cadel stays 1 second down on GC.

A good ride and still getting to know Mama Celeste.  She's a great bike.  Handling is spot on and can't imagine wanting any different.

Hmm, which way to go?  Left for the big hill or right on the short hill.  Left, of course.

Started riding a little later than usual and the sun is already pretty high but not so hot yet.

On this stretch there was no wind and I was debating about turning around but couldn't since that is the only way I can get more climbing.

I love the hills in my backyard.