I don't know if many of you remember a club ride April '05 from Rock Hill out to the Bradyvile hills. I had to get off and walk my bike up the last bit of Burt-Bergen after chasing the tri guys over Burk's Hollow/down Dug Hollow. Embarassing!

Today: 60-miler over Burk's Hollow, Dug Hollow, Dickens Hill, Cove, Burt-Bergen... no stops, no tacking back and forth, no using the biggest gear. I guess its proof that you really can become a better climber.

I can't wait 'til NEXT year!

Good for you. Sometimes a year can make a difference the "other" way.