Eagle, ID — Tomorrow we’re headed to Phoenix for some warm weather training. Phoenix is a great place to train because it almost never rains, is at least 55-60° this time of year, and has a pretty good size airport that is easy to get in and out of. It also helps that Heather knows a ton of people there so we can usually find a friendly place to stay.

Heather is actually going to work during the trip, but my teammate, Ted is coming along and he and I will be doing some good riding. Since I just got over the flu, I was worried that I lost a lot of fitness and wouldn’t be able to ride as much as I want to. Today I did my first 20 minute interval. I did it as a force interval, which means a low cadence in a big gear. The interval didn’t feel that hard and after I downloaded my ride from my PowerTap, it revealed that the wattage was pretty good. So maybe I will get some quality saddle time down in Arizona!

Ted and I already shipped our bikes to Phoenix via FedEx Home. As long as you can deal with your bike being in transport for a few days, using a shipping company is not only cheaper than the airlines, but you can actualy insure your bike for damages. I find it obscene that an airline can charge you $80 bucks, each way, yet not cover damages! So I shipped my Serotta, which is my training bike. I did take the PowerCranks off, knowing that my hip flexors aren’t ready for the mileage we’re going to be putting in. Once I return, I’ll get back on the PowerCranks.