It's hard to believe it's been only a year since I started racing. This Saturday is the first Mason Lake in the series and it's funny looking back on how much I've experienced since then. I was rereading some of my emails during the season -especially when it got hot and heavy with the Starbucks leadership and am so thankful I don't have that stress anymore. What an emotional drain!

Cyclng is a very social sport. But for right now it seems as though going solo is the way to be. It'd be great to race with some teammates who have a similar drive and goals as I do - and I hope I meet them within the next year. Am I alienating myself too much by not joining an all womens local team? Okay enough pondering - time to study.