Sunday 20 January rides

[sundial]

Anyone thaw out enough to ride again today? Brrrrrr!! http://bestsmileys.com/winter/20.gif I decided to go for a little ride and got 7.76 miles in. I looked a little dorky with mini goggles but hey, it's a workout, right? ;)

[PinkBike]

it's 65F today, did a short 6.5 mile hilly loop, then spent 80 minutes on the trainer while watching the patriots.

[SouthernBelle]

Sigh. My bike is at the shop getting it's tuneup. But won't it be nice when it's all spiffed up!

[solobiker]

It was a little on the cool side, I think it was about 30. I decided to head out for a 10 mile ride but was feeling great so I extended it to 27 miles. Had a great time.

[Triskeliongirl]

I managed to get in 22 miles on a windy cold day. Not a lot, but felt virtuous given the weather. I could/would have done more, but DH phoned that he was in and cold so I let him pick me up.

Our morning club ride was cancelled, and 4 of us showed up for the afternoon club ride. It was in the 40s w 15-20 mph winds. I made the mistake of not wearing my new wool. I had it on, and did a test ride in my neighborhood after making some bike adjustments, and decided that I was overdressed. But it was much windier where we were riding from so I really wished I had brought it. Oh well, next time.....

[lauraelmore1033]

Managed 21 miles after almost a week off the bike due to some kind of bug. Temps were in the high 30s and I did get drizzled on a bit. Did my usual tour of the lovely Interurban trail and was thrilled to note that the infamous pedestrian/bike bridge to nowhere (over I-5) is in the process of acquiring ramps. YAY! That will mean that cyclists will no longer have to brave crossing (against traffic, on the sidewalk) three extremely busy and dangerous on/off ramp lanes to get across the highway. Also rode past a group of kids poking around in a ditch near the Alderwood mall with a King 5 news camera and Bernard Choy reporting live from the scene. I'll have to watch the news and find out what that was all about...

[KnottedYet]

I toodled on the Burke Gilman after the LBS did a little work on my commuter. (I paid them in beer.) Just 4 miles. Rode to Gasworks and looked out over Seattle and south Lake Union and a float plane taking off.

The sun was shining on Queen Anne hill and it was just lovely.

[Aggie_Ama]

I watched DH compete in a Duathalon- it was 31 degrees at the start but sunny and no wind. After that I came home and slept most of the afternoon, I have been worn out and just listened to my body.

[Fredwina]

I did our club's women's only ride. Got in about 23 miles

[Brandy]

17 mile recovery ride.

[mimitabby]

we rode to the opera today. and rode home in the dark. 20 miles. Photos later. It was a lot of fun.

[makbike]

I did not ride today do to the massive remodeling project taking place in my kitchen. What a mess! My legs needed a day of rest for I've not taken a day off my bike since Dec 30th. I'll return to the trainer tomorrow for it is just to darn cold outside for this weather wimp.

[Susan126]

Joe, Jackie, and I finally got out and did a road ride. Our first for 2008. It was sunny but very cold. We had a nice ride and got 29 miles in.

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[mimitabby]

http://www.sersale.org/bike/operanight


http://theboothbychronicles.blogspot.com/



we got some really nice pictures. hope you like the show

[kelownagirl]

I rode the trainer for an hour. Here's a picture. :p

[mimitabby]

great picture Kgirl

[kelownagirl]

LOL, thanks Mimi - I just wanted to be part of the gang!

Hey I love the jersey you're wearing in your opera pics. So what opera did you see?

[Susan126]

Hey kelownagirl, nice setup with your trainer! And I know how you feel after a session on a trainer! I try and go to spin classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They can be quite a workout! I guess we are all trying to get ready for the 2008 season! And as we all know it will be here before we realize! Yahoooooo! :D

[kelownagirl]

Hi Susan! To be perfectly honest, that wasn't really a picture of me today, that was before Christmas when I first get the trainer. I was in the midst of doing the TT DVD and didn't know DH was taking a picture of me. We have a bit more room down in the basement now. :)

[sundial]

Joe, Jackie, and I finally got out and did a road ride. Our first for 2008. It was sunny but very cold. We had a nice ride and got 29 miles in. http://lh4.google.com/procyon1326/R5Pxpr-CVCI/AAAAAAAAAHg/BaOrdPvZ9jw/s400/orting04.jpg

Susan, I really like the scenery. It's so scenic and peaceful there. Is that road for cyclists only?

[Susan126]

Sundial, that is a trail. The Orting Trail and it's a very nice trail for cyclists, walkers, and an occasional inline skater. It follows the Carbon River and goes through the towns of Puyallup, Orting finally reaching South Prairie. An out and back of 15 miles so round trip 30 miles. They keep adding on to the trail. I hear it's going to continue into Buckley and eventually to Mount Rainier. Money determines how much work gets done each year.

Kelownagirl, DH (and DD & DS too) are known to snap pictures when not looking! :D It's a great picture! You are really into your workout! I can see you are in shape too and ready for 2008's cycling season! I wish I were in as good a shape. I'm working on it! :p

It looks like it's going to be another sunny but COLD day here again in the Seattle area. Right now I am getting ready to head out to Auburn Nissan for an 8 AM oil change!

What a way to spend a day off! On the positive side it shouldn't take that long, right?