Crosstraining: Snowshoeing at Steep Hollow

Out and back loop on the Steep Hollow XC Trail System.

2.39 Miles
301 Feet Climbing
2:21 Hours
903 Calories
115 Average HR
162 Max HR

Superbowl mountain bike ride turned into Superbowl ski tour became Superbowl snowshoe hike. Accompanied by wifers, the reptile queen and the cinema king. Broke trail on feet upon feet of fresh, heavy, but powdery snow. I tested the depth of the snow with my avalanche probe, the whole thing disappeared. Beautiful weather, some snow, but mostly calm with some breaks in the clouds.

Spinning at home - Hilly Moderate Intervals

1:06 Hours
141 Average HR
164 Max HR
71 Average Cadence

On trainer at home. Two 17 minute intervals with 7 minute recovery. Front wheel raised 3" off ground.

Crosstraining: BC XC Skiing at Yuba Gap

Yuba Gap Sno-Park to Yuba Gap Overlook and tried to get to Kelley Lake.


3.42 Miles
785 Feet Climbing
2:42 Hours
1220 Calories
107 Average HR
147 Max HR

Tried to follow directions in Snowhoe book. Spent almost an hour at one intersection and eventually gave up. Windy, wintery day with snow the entire time.

Training Ride - Push

Down Champion Mine
Up Newtown Road
Up Indian Flat Road
Up Cement Hill Road
Across Wet Hill Ditch
Across Airport Ditch
Down Excelsior Ditch Camp Road to Augustine Road
Up Excelsior Ditch Camp Road
Up Lake Vera Purdon Road
Up Atolia Road
Down Coyote Street


14.05 Miles
1665 Feet Climbing
1:32 Hours
1107 Calories
135 Average HR
166 Max HR
Cadence sensor not working!

On the CX bike. Explored Excelsior Ditch Road for access from Airport ditch to Unnamed trail. Cadence sensor not working on Edge 305!

Evening Snowshoe Hike

Out and back loop on the Steep Hollow XC Trail System.

3.5 Miles
268 Feet Climbing
1:42 Hours

Evening snow shoe hike. Full moon was obscured by the clouds, but there was sufficient enough light that we did not need headlamps. Half inch of fresh snow fell while we were out.

Spinning at home - Push - 1 1/2 hours

1:00 Hours
133 Average HR
150 Max HR
69 Average Cadence

On spin bike at home watching Arrested Development.

Night Ride on CX bike

Through Sierra College
Down Ridge Road
Down Little Deer Creek Lane
Up Discovery Way
Over Newtown Road
Along ditch beside Champion Road
Up South Pine Street
Up Zion Street
Down East Main Street
Over Idaho Maryland Road
to work to pick up my belongings and back
Over Idaho Maryland Road
Up East Main Street
Down Zion Street
Down South Pine Street
Up Broad Street


19.95 Miles
1968 Feet Climbing
1:58 Hours
1318 Calories
136 Average HR
172 Max HR
75 Average Cadence

On the CX bikes with Supergirl. Trying to do Spin (90 rpm cadence) but it's really tough around here because of the steep hills. Trails were too muddy to ride mountain bike so we stuck to road and gravel roads.