Cycling 18th March 2009

Woke up at 3:55am.
Dilly-dally, so it was no surprise that when I am ready to ride, it is already 4:40am.
Will need to sprint down to Longhouse liao.
Riding out, it is drizzling....
Instinctively, I did a U-turn. :p
But my body told me that this week is not the time to slack.
I need to clock the mileage...
With a sigh, I carried on my journey.
Time to wash the bike again today. :p

Things always happen for a reason.
Maybe this is a prelude to Sunday's race?

Slippery road, so I did not push myself hard.
Decided to go straight to Mandai Shell instead.
Did a leisurely pace and reach Mandai at 5am.

Did 2 short loops before Art came.
Chatted with Art while waiting for the rest to arrive.

Hmm... very strange group today.
Riders are riding to Mandai Shell in twos and threes.
At 5:40am, we still do not see the main group.
A rider rode in and mentioned that he is the last rider.
???
Where is Joyce? Not common for her to miss a ride due to a little rain.

While the rest rode off, I waited for a minute just to be absolutely sure that we are not missing anyone.
When I caught up with the group, there were only 6 of us in the rear pack.
Rode at a superbly nice pace.
Have not done such a leisurely ride for a long long time.

We split into 3s at Clementi Flyover.
Yuen Wai, Art and I turned left into Bukit Timah.
While Art and I ride in front, I did a check on Yuen Wai every now and then.
Stopping at a traffic light, I was surprised that Yuen Wai wasn't there.
Staring down the straight, I cannot see any front blinkers.
Asked Art to go ahead while I wait for Yuen Wai.

Based on last week's conversation, I assume that YW is still staying along Thomson Road.
Maybe I was wrong.
Waited for 5 minutes before I continue on my way.

I guess I will be riding alone now.
There is no way I can catch Art.
Sub-consciously, I find myself riding at a fast pace (32km/h) along Lornie Road.
Geez, it is not as if I can catch up with Art...
Kinda surprised me when I caught up with Art at the end of Lornie Road.
Tally-ho with Art and did a leisurely ride home together.

Was surprised to find that the average pace today is 28km/h! (Normal pace for sprint days)
It felt more like 23 - 24km/h.
Does wet roads make us travel faster? Hmm...

Cleaned my bike before proceeding for work.

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Heart rate went up when I saw the Race Week schedule. =p