The alarm went off at 5:30 this morning and we made our way to the car. Our plan was to meet up with Matt by 6:30, but as we approached Elizabeth PA, our plans soon changed. The only road I know that takes me to the bike start of this ride was closed, and we had no idea where the detour was mainly because there wasn't any detour signs. We basically drove around in circles and 45 minutes later we were pulling into the parking lot. Matt and I were on the road finally around 7:00 AM and believe me when I say we made up the lost time. Matt is training for IM Wisconsin right now and is in peak form and I'm still recovering from IMLP, so let's just say I was hanging on for dear life. The course we rode is extremely hilly and we somehow managed to average over 20 for the first 60 miles. I rode the next 10 miles with Jen and Matt went on to ride another 40 miles. After the ride we went home, showered and got back in the car for part two of our Sunday afternoon.

For anyone who's ever been to Pittsburgh, one walk on the Southside or in the strip district will tell you that this city breathes and lives the colors black and gold. Every year around this time the Pittsburgh Steelers get together in Latrobe Pennsylvania (about 30 minutes from my house) at St. Vincents University pre-season for training camp.

When we arrived on campus we went to the guest services area where we got hooked up with field passes. We were seriously on the sidelines while the Steelers were practicing. It was very cool stuff!