20 miles down to Lake Monroe twice - 2,100 feet of climbing.
Got a flat tire as I was pulling into the driveway - what timing!;)
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20 miles down to Lake Monroe twice - 2,100 feet of climbing.
Got a flat tire as I was pulling into the driveway - what timing!;)
20 miles just ridin' the back country roads.
Passed about 15 feet from a deer who just chewed his cud at me while I zipped past.
Went down a very gravelly dirt road downhill through the woods and my tires were shooting pebbles out left and right like bullets. :)
On the pleasant tree lined street coming into town on the way home, another cyclist was coming towards me on the other side of the street- we could see each other from far away. She was about 30, in tennis shoes and a skort. and was riding a mixte with a wicker basket on the front with a couple of big fake flowers in it. I smiled and waved as we passed each other, but she just stared ahead with a sullen look on her face. It's totally impossible that she didn't see me. :confused: :confused: :confused: Oh well, I guess riding a mixte with a flowery basket doesn't necessarily make you carefree and happy. :rolleyes:
Anyway, it was a great ride this morning. :p
I rode 40 miles this morning, much hillier terrain than on Saturday, around the mountain and in the valley areas. Very much liking the new bike, though I do believe the saddle's got to goooooooo.
Are you still on stay-cation???Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Silver
Geez, man. Get back to work!! ;)
BF was running late so we just did 15 since I have to go to the barn afterward and do chores. I started out setting the pace and much to my amusement we almost caught up to the bike shop group ride.
*hee*
So then I sat on BF's wheel because he was feeling the effects of the heat but after a while I felt like cranking it out some more. I managed to hit 35mph on a downhill and that was a rush. Sunday's ride of the 20 mile loop at 19.1 mph was pretty grueling and I intended to have a lite day so the 18.6 average mph was fine.
Not sure I will ride Tue due to an appointment but after getting rained out most of last week, I am inclined to squeeze it in anyway.
Got a ride when you can!
I thought you were going to take Monday off. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Silver
I worked a 10 hour shift yesterday and all I could think about was riding my bike. Every time a patient didn't show, I jumped on TE and daydreamed about riding. By the time I got home, though, it was getting late and I was missing my window of opportunity. I was in such a hurry, I forgot to grab water. So, I headed out down a long hill, turned around and rode back up it. I didn't discover the missing water until I had gotten to the top and was thirsty. I decided it was hot, getting dark, I was thirsty, and my hill would just have to do. A couple miles didn't quite look like my daydream.