The LevyDrome

The temps were unbelievably cold yesterday and when I pulled into work the thermometer in my car read -8 degrees! Wow! Even if my thermometer was off a few degrees there is no denying the weather outside was beyond frigid.

Fortunately my evening plans included a group spin at the LevyDrome. Our hosts, Dave & Cathy, have graciously welcomed a group of us to their home a few times each week during this long, cold winter to ride our trainers while watching cycling videos. The group setting is s great motivator and the social contact with our cycling friends is a major bonus while logging some saddle time in preparation of Spring.

Last night we had a full house of 8 riders and we watched a great Sufferfest video that Ted brought along to share with the group. Under the watchful eyes of Maya, a black lab who keeps watch on us all to make sure no one is slacking, we had a nice, hard workout that included climbing some great mountain passes with a the pro peloton.

This weekend promises warmer weather with Sunday's temps expected to reach the mid 40's. This will feel like a heat wave compared to what we experienced earlier in the week. I'm thinking an outdoor ride will be a required activity.