I got to work this morning and there was a message on the answer machine from one of my clients who was driving to work and spotted a one legged cyclist zooming along the coast highway at quite a fast pace. She figured it must have been Dedan.
Yes it was. She said he looked amazing but little did she know that he was returning from hill repeats up Torrey Pines. For those who do not know San Diego, Torrey Pines is the name of the golf course where Tiget Woods won the 2008 US Open golf tournament on a 'bum' knee. The golf course has great views because it sits on top of a hill next to the Pacific Ocean. At the top of Torrey Pines there is a hanglider launch area and at the bottom of the hill is a surf beach called Torrey Pines. It's quite a decent hill! There are two ways you can cycle up Torrey Pines hill. The main road is called the 'outside' and the road that goes up through the state park is called the 'inside'. The inside route is a steeper climb with more turns whereas the outside route is a long gradual climb and part of the Pacific Coast Highway. Either way - they are both workouts. Dedan's goal this morning was to do 3 or 4 repeats and then come home.
The 'outside' way up Torrey Pines:
The 'inside' way up Torrey Pines:
I saw him after his workout and he loved it. He said that there were lots of other cyclists doing hill repeats and that they were very friendly and talked to him. I bet they were...getting up Torrey Pines with two legs is a mission for some and so to see a one legged dude doing hill repeats is priceless!
Hope you are all having a good Friday.
Cheers
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