started the day today with a nutrition clinic - how to eat and ride and not "crash" physically. then off to the ride. 26 miles through los gatos to saratoga to cupertino and down stevens canyon road and up, up, up mt. eden. whew! what a hill. then down—more scary than up, fast and furious and a brief moment of panic at the speed and the curves and then reign it back in. the ride was superb, not too hot, with nice folks, great coaching and just a few kick butt hills.