So, I am back in Boulder. Returned from Calgary on 22nd April. The drive from Calgary was uneventful, except for the first day when it was cold (15F), windy and with snow drifts all the way.   Today I went for the ‘first’ ride after my return, with my riding buddies Brendan, Seth and a few others with who I have ridden before. The plan was to start from the Table Mesa shopping complex and ride to Ward via Old Stage Road and Left Hand Canyon.  I knew that my legs were not ready for this, which became abundantly clear when we hit the first climb on Old Stage Rd. To be fair, the Old Stage Rd is pretty steep, with grades going up to 16% or so. Anyway, I dropped the plan to go to Ward and instead rode to Jamestown. Even that was hard work.  While returning from Jamestown back to Superior, I rode over the Old Stage Rd again — I have no idea why. To summarize, by the time I got home, I had had enough of ride for the day. The ride details are here: The verdict is clear: I better put on some serious, quality miles, and that too fast. On the other hand, I am glad to be back!