Slow to update, not much riding

So, not much to update.  Power class continues.  I love it.

Riding otherwise has been pretty thin, although I did ride to work one day last week.  I hope to keep that up, it's pretty fun and a good way to actually get some miles in without disrupting family stuff too much.

I am going to try to train myself to start getting up a bit earlier.  So far no commitments that means anything besides being up with the kids a bit more but we'll see.

Still trying to figure out what races I will hope to do this season.  I really want to do something long and harder (more singletrack/elevation) but I am not sure it's the right timing with the family.

Power class...

The only riding I got in last week was power class - just didn't end up coming together.  Aly has a kidney infection and while she's on the mend it makes for some tough days for Kris and the kids.

Tonight I've got class again, should fun as usual.  I really need to get out and ride otherwise, for many reasons - health, training, sanity.

Quick Fat Camp loop in the loose snow

Had one of those days where it was just nice to get out, even if it's just for a little bit.  I did one loop at Fat Camp.  Snow was really loose, I aired way down but still had poor traction. 

I'm really struggling with keeping my head the right temp - in the snowboard helmet it is never cold but I'm sweating and I'd like to avoid that.  I think I'll sweat no matter what though.  I could wear my normal mtb helmet with a beanie under but I am just as sweaty in that.  I'm honestly pretty tempted to drill some more holes in the snowboard helmet for better airflow.  We'll see.

I can say, on singletrack I work pretty hard on the fatbike, I can easily dress the same as I do for 45 degrees outside as it's just a lot harder work and lower speed so there is a lot less evaporative cooling.

The Wolvhammer boots are insanely nice - I am super happy I bought them.  Feet have yet to be cold and they are very comfortable. 

For hands I've been wearing my summer gloves under my bar mitts from my old motorcycle, hands are usually sweaty with that setup.  I could probably go no gloves but I don't do that even in the summer.

Power class starts tonight

I'm excited for my power class to start - a bit not knowing what to expect but it should be good.  I've been told to just push myself as hard as I can tonight as it's the FTP test so I'll get a better baseline if I can go hard tonight and I'll get more gains from the class if I can do it.  Trying to eat really well and drink plenty of water today.

I did a 18mi out/back ride on the mountain bay trail Sat, no crazy pace or pushing really hard, just got out and rode.  It felt great to be on the bike in fresh snow and get some miles in.  I did 2hrs which wasn't long in the grand scheme of bike rides but is a long time for the kids who didn't want me to go biking.  I am always trying to balance out kids, work, wife, and then myself.  It's hard.

More Strava year end data

More year end data... this is from a Strava Annual Summary website - http://www.jonathanokeeffe.com/strava/annualSummary.php

Total distance traveled each year, by bike

Distance (mi)	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	Total
	6	29	5	18	85	4		146
Monocog					38	26		64
Rental POS Jamis					15			15
Scalpel	25	9		26	864	597		1,521
Scalpel (Commute)					18			18
Scalpel (Trainer)					7	7		15
Specialized RH						32		32
Specialized RH (Trainer)					17	74		91
caadx						390		390
caadx (Commute)						29		29
caadx (Trainer)						69		69
cole's fattie						33		33
yampa						160	18	178
Total	31	37	5	44	1,045	1,423	18	2,602

2014 Highlights

	Ride	Run	Workout
Total Activities	98	2	2
Total Distance (mi)	1,418	4	0
Total Time (hrs)	124:45:42	40:00	10:15:00
Average Speed	11.37 mi/hr	9:31 min/mi	0.00 mi/hr
Total Elevation (ft)	43,070	0	0
Total Segments	553	0	0
Longest Activity (mi)	100	2	0