A cyclist must train so as to peak just as the most important races come up; and speaking of peak, here we are at the height of hurricane season.

The remnants of Nicholas still haven\’t dissipated; and there are several areas of unsettled weather that warrant close watching. The orange one, I suspect, is the one that we have to keep an eye on; but I hope it comes to naught. If it does develop into a tropical storm, I hope it stays away from us! We need the break; and so, for that matter, do many people in many places.

I had hoped to build up to a century ride before the end of this month, but now it\’s highly unlikely to happen. Ida has put paid to any such ideas. Pedaling an exercise bike

FitDesk Folding Exercise Bike

isn\’t much preparation for a major ride; and every day it gets harder to climb aboard that contraption.

Or maybe I\’m just tired. Yesterday I worked at pedaling fast with the tension turned up a notch; and that\’s a bit like doing my force intervals on the road bike. The day after a force workout I typically make it a short and easy ride; so this morning I \”rode\” for only a half-hour.

In a few more days I\’ll be back home; and I\’ll see how I do then. I\’ll be glad when I can really ride again; and maybe I can work towards doing that century in October. Now, how do I manage so that I\’ll peak at the right time?