Sunny, slight breeze, no clouds, 50-ish but warming. If the winds don't pick up at elevation it should be a great day for riding.
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Sunny, slight breeze, no clouds, 50-ish but warming. If the winds don't pick up at elevation it should be a great day for riding.
Thanks! Hopefully, we'll see you there. Off for breakfast and the docs.
There is an "X" factor between certain couples. I don't see it very often; I only know a handful of couples who have it. But I can tell just from reading your posts that you two have it! And couple who has "IT" doesn't have to be told that they shouldn't take it for granted. You're lucky. And so is Thom. Ain't love grand!!??! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Veronica
Sorry for the thread hijack.
Yes, V is very lucky. But so is Sarah. And you too, AG.
Hope you guys had a good ride! I was a little unhappy with the weather, when the clouds moved in it got awfully chilly. And V, sorry if I pushed a hot button when we passed, I didn't hear what you said but you didn't sound happy. C'mon you're riding Diablo, gotta be happy.
No buttons pushed - I was dying! I don't know the last time my legs have felt like they just had nothing. NOTHING! Yeah, I could keep spinning at my measly 4.5 - 5 mph. But accelerate for any reason - not happening! I did make it to the summit, but it was tough. Note to self - riding Diablo after 35 miles that weren't flat by themselves is hard. My HRM says I climbed 8,000 feet total. I haven't done the download yet, but that seems kind of high.
Thom thinks it was food issue. In retrospect I know I wasn't consuming enough. Anyway, it was gorgeous day and I had a lot of fun. I took a lot of pictures. If they're decent I'll post some later.
Morgan Territory was closed at about the 4 mile mark. Probably a good thing since I'm sure I'd really be toast now. But they didn't post it until the 4 mile mark. :mad:
Thom picked me up after going to Costco. I had Cheetos and Red Bull on the way home.
V.
I understand having nothing in your legs, that's how I've felt for the last 6 months. Today I didn't even attempt to ride the 17% grade, I was already toast. Even walking it hurt. Normally if I can't ride it I'm to "ashamed" to walk up to the top parking lot, but the hammer twins I was riding with were expecting me.
So how many Diablos tomorrow?
Mountain biking it if the weather is good and a road ride on Sunday again. Of course Thom has to do both of those, I only have to do one. :D
V.
I made it! All the way including the 17%!! Yippeeeee!!!! Happy dance time!
However, as usual, totally eclipsed by V and her mammoth ride. She rides 35 miles with a bunch of hills before we even start, and she still rides up that 17% grade.
Ooops!
Meant to add:
PS, V - I still owe you money for the book! Sorry! Must have been the heady exhileration of making it all the way. Will send check if you send me address.
SK
Don't worry about the money - rental and washing fee of the gloves. :D Besides now you can tell me what all the flowers are.
V.
sounds like you gals are having way too much fun. I'm a former Contra Costan, in fact I was married on Mt Diablo at BBQ Terrace, and graduated from Monte Vista in Danville. I cut school way too many days to count and went up there to get above the fog.
What I'm trying to say is that I wish I'd known gals like you when I lived down there....
Irulan
We wish we'd known you, too. Maybe you can meet midway in Bend someday. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Irulan
Oh, no, that's too much! I was going to report on the flowers anyway being the inveterate lover of quickly forgotten factoids. Besides, are we going to see you at Pardee next weekend?Quote:
Originally Posted by Veronica
Probably not going to poach Pardee. I think we're going to do yellow's slug Gulch ride.
V.
Those 2 ft tall golden spikes of flowers from Devil's Elbow to the Summit? The Western Wallflower (Erysimum capitatum) is "especially prolific at Devil's Elbow and along the Fire Interpretive Trail." Member of the mustard family.