Last weekend was a 40 mile ride from Kent through Auburn then up to Black Diamond then down through Green Valley back to Auburn and return to Kent. I had done this ride once before but this time I rode up the hills I had walked before. I also ended the ride in much better shape than the last time. It is so nice to see that I am improving.

My riding the rest of the week has been across the bridge again on Sunday, although this time I did not make it up the hill without walking. I figure I was still tired from Saturday. I also went on the Scott Pierson trail. I am almost able to ride all the way up the hill to Pearl. I thought I would be able to make the other hill on that ride until I lost my chain when I was downshifting. It took me a while but I finally figured out how to get it back on.

The boys have started kindergarten this week. They have been very excited about getting back to school and seeing their friends again. Tomorrow they have off and I will be babysitting them. If it is not raining in the afternoon we plan to go bike riding with Mommy.

I am not looking forward to Saturday's ride. It will be up hill to Snoqualmie Falls and beyond and will probably rain.