First trip up Cypress today for me

So I am home now. Showered, relaxed and fed and I've had a chance to reflect on today. And I've come to the conclussion that I worked really hard (as did everyone!)

The begining of the ride was pretty average. Ride from M&A's place through Stanley Park and over Lions Gate bridge. It was nice not stopping all teh time and just riding with a few meet up spots. We met at the end of the bridge and decided that the next meeting point was Whytcliff park. Starting from there it turned into a complete hammer fest for me. The first hill out of West Van was good. We all seemed to stay together and then the hammering really started. I tried to stay with you ladies but damn, you are quick! It was a great ride out to Whytcliff and it seemed to go by very quickly. I remember the days when that would take me FOREVER. I really enjoyed the ride out of Whytcliff park today. The first time I rode that it seemed really hard and long. Today it was a quick and painless.

The ride out to the base of Cypress was a hard one aswell. I tried to stay in aero as much as possible on the highway. I was going to take off my jacket for the climb up cypress but it was far to chilly for me. Started my watch at the shed for the climb but I haven't downloaded my watch yet so I don't know how long it took to ride to the lookout. So, I was a little unsure if I could make it up to the lookout because I haven't ridden it yet this year. But Angela assured me I was close to the lookout and that I could do it and it was fine. The downhill was the best part. I forgot to start my watch on the way down so I have no idea how fast I was going. But man, it was SWEET!!! Then it was the normal ride down the highway to Taylor Way. I just dropped into my biggest gear, tucked on down and rode like hell to Taylor.

The rest of the ride was uneventful but good. My legs are shagged. I am knackered. I haven't felt this tired after a ride in a long time. Next time when we go to the second lookout I am going to try and sit more and spin at a higher cadence as I have a really hard time with a high cadence.

So once again. Thanks again for the ride ladies I had a great day.