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Python
10-16-2006, 02:04 PM
Just came back from my shopping trip to our local supermarket. 8.96 miles (I know, not a lot compared to more experienced cyclists), twice what I've done up till now. My average speed was 15.3 mph and top speed 39.9 mph which was on a fairly gentle gradient. Total time out on the bike 35 minutes. On the way back it is mostly uphill and I was carrying some groceries in my back pack. I had two stops on the way back - once when I felt my muscles really protesting so stopped for a minute or two then, just when I was going up a fairly steep, longish hill, had got into a good rhythm hubby decided to phone me:rolleyes:

Oh well. Never mind. Anyway, I'm feeling quite pleased with myself and enjoyed the bike ride. It was also the first time I've cycled in the dark for many years and was quite impressed with my new lights (Cat Eye). Hubby arrived home just after I'd pulled up at our door and said he saw my rear light from quite a distance back and wondered if it was me.

I've got the feel-good factor again:D
Geonz
10-16-2006, 02:30 PM
Hey, it's not a competition - you just scored 8.96 points for our side :) :) :) The pushing the muscles hard is an extra bonus!
chickwhorips
10-16-2006, 03:38 PM
great job! i love that feel good feeling!!!!
BleeckerSt_Girl
10-16-2006, 03:53 PM
40 mph on a gentle gradient?? Holy cow!!
CyclChyk
10-16-2006, 04:08 PM
I'm with Lisa on this one - HOLYCOW! :eek: :eek: :eek:
I'd have heart failure if I went 40mph! I am VERY impressed!
Bad JuJu
10-16-2006, 04:21 PM
And you did all this in the dark! Woo-hoo! What a woman! *high-fives*
Python
10-16-2006, 04:43 PM
I'm with Lisa on this one - HOLYCOW! :eek: :eek: :eek:
I'd have heart failure if I went 40mph! I am VERY impressed!

I nearly did too:eek: There I am whizzing down the road (it's a long straight, wide road) going "Whoa Bike! Whoa!!!"

Next time I'll break the speed limit which is 40 mph heh-heh.
chickwhorips
10-16-2006, 04:47 PM
Next time I'll break the speed limit which is 40 mph heh-heh.

i wonder if they would give you a speeding ticket for that one.
Python
10-16-2006, 04:54 PM
On the main road I think they could as I would think the speed limit would apply to all vehicles - pedal power included.

On the cycle paths I don't think it applies but next time I see our local policeman I'll ask him.
Bikingmomof3
10-16-2006, 07:07 PM
Awesome Python! You should feel proud, you earned it. :)
CyclChyk
10-16-2006, 08:43 PM
You know, if i EVER get a ticket cuz broke the speed limit riding my Bianchi (hahaha.... sorry. Had to laugh at that one) I would copy it; frame each copy; and hang one at work; at home; in my car; on my mailbox; on my gorcery cart..............

I think you get the idea :p
pooks
10-17-2006, 01:26 PM
That's fantastic! Love those 'green miles!'
xeney
10-17-2006, 01:32 PM
Awesome, Python!

CyclChyk, I did break a speed limit this weekend for the first time! I went around a corner at 17 miles an hour when the posted limit was 15. I am such a scofflaw! Heh. (Okay, a 15 mph zone is cheating, but whatever.)