Consumption

Consumption seems to be a word that fits my life right now. My time is consumed by biking. I'm amazed at the amount of "fuel" (Power Bars, Power Gels, bananas, granola bars, gatorade) that I consume each week to keep my legs spinning. Some days, I am consumed by thoughts of cancer. I wonder how much gasoline I can keep from consuming this year by choosing to ride my bike instead.

The Tahoe ride is the major consumer right now. I can't wait. This will be the longest, most beautiful bike ride I've ever done. The fact that it is in the mountains is just icing. Add to that that Dawn and Katherine will be there. Add to it that it's a road trip with Zach. Sprinkle in a side trip to the Grand Canyon and the Meteor Crater site. Toss in a short ride in the desert - just to stretch my legs. Maybe a jump in the frigid lake when we get there. Top it off with a screaming descent after cranking up Spooner. It doesn't happen often to me, but I might just be speechless after that ride. Or I may never quit talking.