Jorge's winter training plan vs The Angry Pit Bull

Well today was my first time on my road bike since the end of March.  At that time I was following Jorge's winter biking plan.  Throw in a knee scope and next thing it's 6 weeks later.

I went for a 8.5 mile ride and was just under 2 miles in when the pit bull came running.  No worries, he is going to stop at his yard, just keep the steady cadenace up.  Well he came though the ditch, across the road and got to my bike tire.....not a friendly dog.

I dropped a gear and started hauling A$$.  He chased for a .25 mile or so then gave up.  I rode another 2 miles to the store and stopped to call the police.  She was nice took the report and went to the owners house.  I explained I was fast enough, but some child would not be.  I felt like a wuss, calling but again I imagined my 8 year old getting chased and not being to outrun the dog.  

Now hows this relate to Jorge....I learned cadence controll from his plan...plus was able to knock 6 minutes off the same course from last year. 

Joe

Edited by Puppetmaster 2009-05-13 11:02 AM