Speed machine

Well, let's hope so, at least. The bike is washed and lubed up and I'm tapered, rested, and fueled up for tomorrow's 11.5 mile time trial up one of the country's most well-known climbs--Mt. Lemmon. It's not a punishing climb as far as gradient goes--it averages 5-6%, which is enough--but it is long, and it's 26 miles to the summit. For those not familiar with cycling, a time trial is basically a flat-out race against the clock--go as hard and fast as you can until you cross the line. That translates to being at or a little bit above or below your lactate threshold for the duration. And that equals pain and suffering. The race is sponsored by my team Saguaro Velo. I'm off at 7:10:30am. I feel ready. I'm lean at 138lbs, which is my "ideal climbing weight" (height in inches X 2). Wish me luck.