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Did 30.6 miles today -- the first half with my friend Eileen, who's a beginner and on a mtb, so that was the "recovery/social" part of my ride. Took a quick break for snacks & more water after dropping Eileen off, then rode solo for the rest of the time. I was really pooped by the end since both of my weekend rides were slow so entailed a lot of saddle time. Plus it was getting hot and sunny out. The shower felt great, and the ice cream tasted yummy! :D
After a week of rain we're having a beautiful Sunday. Rode 41 miles including some moderate climbs. That's my longest ride to date, pretty happy with how it went. Having trouble getting motivated to do yard work now, though!
I got in another 27 miles- got to my 100 for the week. Mostly flat, out to the farmer's market and back with a short detour for a few extra miles. My DH drove out and met me, and drove the groceries home. I meandered back home and am feeling pretty lazy now. The knee didn't really hurt today.
Yesterday, Saturday, May 21. Rode up Glendora Mountain Road to the east fork. Saw the Amgen Riders fly by. Then headed down Glendora Mountain road, waited not very long while they looped around Glendora Ridge Road and Highway 39 to see them wind up GMR. Had a good time, loved the challenge of the hill. Lots of cyclists doing the same thing.
Today just the usual ride thru Arcadia, San Marino, Pasadena and Altadena about 30 miles.
I WANT TO RIDE TONIGHT...the rolling thunderstorms appear to have stopped and the sky is clearing. However I have to go to bed in 4 hours to get up at 4am for work (only go in this early once a week) and I need a 3 hour window between bike and bed...and I have enough left to do before I can ride that I will lose that window. Bummer. They are still saying the winds will increase so it is probably best.
It sounds like everyone has had some awesome rides - as I did yesterday and Friday so I can't complain...more than I already have :)
Finally got out today. Although I was happy it was sunny and warm for my graduation, yesterday, I did not have time to ride.
I did about 23 miles over to my old neighborhood and back. Familiar roads, nothing special, but good. DH and i are both fighting some illness, most likely allergy related, so we didn't push it, since we are heading to San Diego soon.
Grand total for the week: 36 miles
A beautiful day in Charlotte, NC yesterday.... Drove about 20 minutes to get a good start on one of the lbs routes. Did 52 miles with a couple of good hills. I am loving my new bike which I've had for about two months. Makes the hill so much easier. Trying to catch up on laundry and house chores today, since I will be heading up to do the Horsey 100 in Lexington KY next weekend. Anyone else here doing that ride.
I did the Reach the Beach yesterday from Portland to Pacific City....brutal ride super steep hills and treacherous roads. I will not be doing this ride again, not at all what we expected :(
We were late heading out to the Trailnet Strawberry Shortcake fun ride. When we arrived, there were people everywhere (way to go Trailnet)! As we rolled out of registration my DH informed me of the 20 mph SSW wind that was forecast. WAH? Off he went. He headed out for 54 miles and myself for 42--putting us at the car close together (booger!).
I bring my own snacks, since I can't have gluten. I snacked on a Kind bar, a gel and sharkies while riding and stopped at a general store for another bar and a soda. Apparently, DH headed out with nothing, planning on the usual snacks on the road. He managed to get a 1/4 of a stale bagel at one stop (he dug for a raisin one--bonus). However, he missed a turn and unbeknowst to him, he was on the shorter route. He ended up at the car, 12 miles short and with no car keys, so he turned around and rode back to find me.
How come I rode for the first 20 miles with a headwind or crosswind and the last 20 with a crosswind? NOT FAIR! I had about 5 miles of tailwind and pedaled my but off to take advantage when it suddenly disappeared.
Overall, a good ride. Drive through Burger King, shower, nap, Tour of CA. A good day.
PS. Thanks for the thread that suggested face wipes. At the midway, I wiped my face off and reapplied sunblock. At the car, I was wiping my face off again when DH said, "HEY! I want one of those!"
We got about 11 neighborhood miles in yesterday morning. DH was on the big box "extra" bike while his is in the shop getting new shoes and a tune up. Had to get home and get the grass cut before the rain started. Finished just in time :cool:
We did a family MTB ride on Sunday. Tons of fun. We're all newbies to trail riding, but had a blast. Nice easy singletrack through the woods and the river - in the city. Not long only rode 6ish miles, but great time was had by all.
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I ended up backpacking this weekend instead of biking. I find it interesting I can bike 40 miles without any soreness at the end but after backpacking 3 miles my legs are on fire. Which means it was probably a good alternative to biking every now and then. Next weekend is a canoe trip. :)
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I rode up to watch the Tour of California. Lot hard with 57 miles in my legs than 17:
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The weather still seems to be unstable in my area. More clouds and dampness than sun. After my biannual blood test on Saturday what began with lovely warm sun in the morning, the clouds were slowly rolling in but I quickly got out for a 20mile ride before the sky was nothing but clouds and the air got damp.
Sunday was our bike shop club ride in clouds and mist.
Damp day yesterday. Today the temps should head up to the 80's but with thunder storms in the afternoon. I think the next 3 days should be good with temps in the 70's, sun, and only a "chance" of an afternoon thunder storm.
With the unstable weather in the midwest, they say although not so severe, it should be in our area for the weekend. I am hoping it dwindles down to nothing, really!!!
Emily, I feel for you with that encounter of a crazy person texting and could have hit you. DAMN!!! and the idiot does not even know what could have happened is the real sad part. She is an accident waiting to happen, I just hope it won't be tragic. :(
Thanks! It was really unnerving. I just wish I'd had the presence of mind to blow my air horn at her. It happened fast enough that I didn't think of it until she was long gone. I too hate that she has no idea what she did - or could have done. :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jo-n-NY
Hope your weather holds up for some riding. I doubt you want me to send you our 95-degree highs for the next few days. :D:D