Cyclists aren't stupid ... maybe.

Domestic spousal unit spent Sunday at her day job - event catering.

This time it was the 2018 Dam Challenge cycling event.

Simple challenge  really - ride from the cycling centre at Champion Lakes to two, three, or five of Perth's water supply dams and back. That makes a total of 53, 137, or 205 kilometres in the saddle - depending on your level of sanity.

More than 2,000 riders took part, paying up to $199 for the privilege of going to work on Monday aching in every muscle and joint. I don't think it was even for a good cause - it was just for the challenge of it all.

First riders away at 0600, and the last back arrived at 1730. With groups of about 20 leaving every 30 seconds (according to the organisers' plans), that means that last rider would likely have left before 0700. That makes it a LOOOONG day in the saddle.

I may be insane, but I am actually thinking that I might give it a try next year, so I down-loaded the "Get Prepared for the Dam Challenge" documents.

For a novice rider, they seem to think that you can be ready to face the challenge devoting between five and eight hours a week for twelve weeks.

Will somebody please tell 'em they're dreamin' - especially when Monday is for stretching only, with no bike work until Tuesday.

Still it looks like it might be fun, and heaven knows I need SOMETHING as an incentive to get fitter.