Have we figured out a start time? Kali, what time do you need to be finished and leaving the parking lot?
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Have we figured out a start time? Kali, what time do you need to be finished and leaving the parking lot?
I think we settled on the same time that you and I met for the last ride: 9:30, on the road by 10:00. That got us back to the parking lot a bit between 12:30 and 1:00, which should leave plenty of time for a quick shower and the drive down to Herndon. Heck, I'm seeing the family Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon/evening, and again on Thanksgiving. Yeah, they're driving all the way up from Florida, but I gotta have time to ride! :D (Somehow, it's easier to say that to family when you don't live with them...)
Oh, and... let's all remind each other to bring cue sheets... ;)
I've already printed one out.
The high temp forecast has now moved up to a whopping 53 degrees
(low 35)
I'll try to bring copies for everyone, with and without the extension at the beginning (I've got both mapped).Quote:
Originally Posted by aicabsolut
Don't count me out yet!!!
Doc put me on prednisone - :eek: - but, knock on wood, it seems to be doing the trick. Pain is 80% gone already. My chiro measured my shoulders - A/C joint to A/C joint, as was recommended, and at 41 cm (I'm very broad shouldered), my 42 cm handlebars don't seem to be the issue.
So, continuing with the ice packs, the TENS unit, and the I-joy, and maybe I'll be good to roll come sunday a.m.
Fingers crossed......
Regina, can you stay off the computer all day Saturday, just in case? And no yard work!
I just printed mine (the map, too) and put it with my bike gear :DQuote:
Originally Posted by MDHillSlug
Those temperature forecasts better stay in the 50's...
No computer????Quote:
Originally Posted by Kalidurga
No yard work????
Boy, that's asking a lot! :p
We'd love to have you but please don't do this if it could create long term health issues!Quote:
Originally Posted by Regina
Regina, O/T, but where do you find jerseys to fit those shoulders? Mine are only about 38.5-39, but compared to the bone structure of the rest of my torso (hips are low -- I'm long-backed -- and chest measurement really tiny unless I get in the gym and work on my lats). And I can't find a tall, slim jersey that fits the shoulders. I'm not really looking for sleeveless right now, obviously.
We'd love to have you but please stay healthy.
Oh, my friend Morghan may have to bail, because she's got to go into the office this weekend. But we're hoping she can get her stuff done Sat and Sun afternoon and take a break for the Sun morning ride. I'll keep everyone (esp. divingbiker who she's carpooling with) posted.
Well, geez. Now you got me all paranoid about my jerseys! :o (Do I really have a closet full of jerseys that don't fit me?? Well, yes and no. I do have a few "incentive" jerseys in there!)Quote:
Originally Posted by aicabsolut
I don't seem to have a problem with my shoulders, it's the length I have issues with. PI is too short (although their older stuff was okay). Primal is just....weird. Terry fits well. Have you tried Descente? It fits me okay, but is snug around my midsection, alas, my broad back to go with my broad shoulders. Perhaps on you, it would work well.
Sorry about that! I also have a big problem with length too.
I haven't tried Descente. I don't think any of the shops around here carry it (I'm trying to avoid ordering stuff that's likely to be sent back). I have issues with the shoulder width such that it does this weird pulling thing on the raglan sleeves. And then they're tight across the shoulder blades in the back, loose in the mid/lower torso, then hiked up somewhere around my belly button at the hem.
Have you tried the Craft pro fit? Those look like they might be on the right track in the torso, but I'm not sure about the shoulders.
Thanks!
The Bicycle Place on Grubb Rd in Silver Spring (by Rock Creek Park, so it's bicycle-able from there) carries a few Descente pieces...as does the Evil Empire (a.k.a. Performance) occasionally. I just picked up a long sleeve Descente jersey on clearance from Performance.
The only Craft item I have is a base layer. I don't know if it's Pro-fit, and it's close-fitting, as expected.
I'm heading to Cville after our ride this weekend. I think there's a Performance there and at least one other shop.
I am officially built like a skinny man, though. Today I went shopping for UA baselayers, and the best fit? Men's small. Of course. The women's ones were all wrong. Now the real trick is the answer to this question: what LBS carries a supply of XS or S men's jerseys?
What's Cville??
If I head to the Bike Place today, I'll see what they have for men's small. I know they have women's smalls....because I need Large!!!
I've printed out cue sheets *AND* I've put them into my bike bag so that they won't get left behind like last time :eek:
It should be around 40 degrees and very light wind at ride time, not so bad for November ;) See you all at 9:30
Just in case we end up waiting for somebody, who'd we end up with? Me, Nicole, Janice, Regina (how's the shoulder doing?), Catherine, Catherine's bud? Am I missing anybody?Quote:
Originally Posted by MDHillSlug
Look out, Poolesville... ;)
I'm planning to be there, not sure about Catherine's friend (my carpooler). My printer is on the fritz so I must depend on Nicole for a cue sheet. Sounds like that's covered, though you ladies don't seem to need cue sheets. See you at 9:30 at Riley's Lock (correct me if I've got the time/place wrong.)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kalidurga
I think Catherine's friend was going to bail.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kalidurga
My shoulder and arm seem to be doing okay (knocking on wood). Got the "okay" to *try*, but warned to have ice packs at the ready!
DH may accompany me to Riley's lock and then head out on the C&O with a friend on mtb's to take pictures.
Was that last route with a link *the* final route?
Or, can I just smile stupidly and hold out my hand for a sheet?
As they always say with my LBS weekly bike ride: "If you don't know the way, don't lead!"
Morghan is trying to make it but I dunno.
Divingbiker: I PMed you about it.
Cville = Charlottesville. Sorry for the 'slang.'
Anyone want to PM me their phone number in case I'm driving aimlessly around Maryland tomorrow morning?
We've got one basic route with two possible starts:Quote:
Originally Posted by Regina
Poolesville Loop from Rileys Lock
Poolesville Loop from Rileys Lock (direct start)
The second route heads out of Rileys Lock and then takes a left directly onto River Road and up THE HILL. The first route crosses River Road, makes a small loop and then heads up the hill. In theory this gives you a little more chance to warm up and the chance to pick up some momentum before heading up the hill.
I've got 4 copies of each version. You are welcome to one.
I'd give you my number, but I'm one of those weird people who refuses to own a cel phone. I think Nicole mentioned that there's no reception at Riley's Lock anyway, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by aicabsolut
If you can get onto River Rd either in DC or from the Beltway, Riley's is really easy to find. Here are directions from a hiking website:
Basically, you just stay on River Rd all the way until a 'T' intersection, turn left at the 'T', then Riley's Lock is the first left turn after that. We're meeting in the first parking area, so turn left again when you see the boat ramp on the right.Quote:
LocalHikes.com C&O Canal: From Cabin John Bridge, on I-495, head north for 1.8 miles to exit 39A. Take exit ramp onto River Road (MD 190). Proceed for 11.5 miles to end of 190. Turn left and continue on River Road for .7 miles. Turn left onto Rileys Lock Road. Follow for .5 miles to end and parking lot
Thanks everyone for an enjoyable day of riding. Those hills really add up: my legs are more sore than they've been in quite a while (except from running).
Great ride! Was really nice to meet everyone and put real faces to those avatars!
According to my Garmin, we had almost 1400 feet of climbing in 25.8 miles! That one doozy of a hill on River/Mt. Nebo Rd clocked in at 12%. Wow. I think that's a record - for me anyway.
I was sure our route bypassed that hill and was surprised when I realized it didn't. As much as I was dreading it, it actually ended up being easier than some of the longer, shallower ones we hit. I was able to stand and grunt my way up it, which ya just can't do on those less steep ones.
Oh, I ran into the NVCC guys when I stopped at the Starbucks in Potomac. I asked if they had really ridden all the way from Poolesville and a got a "Yeah", then I said I had seen them earlier and got an "Oh" before they all pedalled away. I've now officially been snubbed by a group of roadies ;)
Thanks for the ride, ladies. It was a good challenge and I appreciate your patience and humor. Though I am disappointed that gravel stretch turned out to be non-existent!
That was fun! Can't wait to do it again!
By the way, my Garmin says it was 13% !
So maybe when we do it again we can find away around that beast. I'll try to map out some of the Poolesville rides my team does from their cue sheets. Looks like some of them start from Capitol Crescent trail and then it's "2nd left after big bridge" and I have no idea what that means. But I can find somewhere to start.
If anyone wants to do Rock Creek and take a lane on the Parkway, There's often street parking available on Sunday mornings near my house (I live very close). And no 2 hr time limits on the weekends.