Solvang Camp Day 1

We were reminded of this as we pulled out onto the road after doing the lecture early and waiting out the first rains of the day.  As luck would have it, we left right as the second monsoon of the day let loose.

Riding in the rain is something I do a lot in Portland and considerably less in California.  In Portland we have fenders, so I don't mind.  In California, I have no fenders and so I don't ride when it's wet.  When it is your job, though, you have to suit up and get on with it and that's what we did.  The first hour of the ride was in the cold, pouring rain, but then we were in for a treat: glorious evening sunshine on green oak-filled hills.  It was Santa Ynez wine country at its best and, for me at least, it made it all worthwhile.

Other than the weather, camp is going well.   Jim Meyer from Quarq Technology is here again with more fun power-measuring treats for us to try.  He gave Hunter a gold Cinqo Saturn, and I have to say I am a wee bit jealous.  Too bad he can't pre-load it with some power.

Tomorrow is sprint and race finish scenario day and that is always ton of fun, and very tiring.  Hopefully the weather will improve and give us a bit more consistent sunshine.