Mori San on the bridge towards Ikeda

Today I met fellow ski patrol, Mori San for a road ride. It was an early start and very cold on the way to meet him. I was very happy to have arrived 5 minutes early at the 7-11 so I could try and defrost my fingers and toes before the real ride began. Mori-San arrived and off we went... we did the Ikeda, Azumino, Hotaka route and road for exactly 2.15 hr together. It was a great blue sky day and the mountains stunning without any clouds around them....

Check out the sky....

He made me push which was great... I have found a new training partner and am very happy.. thanks Mori San for a great ride...

All smiles for Mori-San

I must mention that it was the first time for me ever to try road shoes and road pedals....in all of my 16 year career, I have only ever worn mtb shoes and pedals on my road bike. So today my new Specialized Shoes and pedals were awesome. Now I know what I have been missing all this time ha ha. Thanks Specialized and to DJ for sending me the shoes!!!!!
My boot covers

My new Specialized S Works Road shoes, especially for Ladies... they rock!!

After our ride we enjoyed some warm coffee and parted on our different routes home!!