April 28 rides

[hilldweller]

Well since there isn't a thread and I'm very proud of today's ride, I'm starting one

40k on roads I'm not very familiar with, including a climb I thought might have been about 200m but according to the map was actually 320 I had to stop a couple of times, but managed to pick points where the road levelled out and I knew I'd be able to get clipped in again. Beautiful autumn weather, fabulous views and hardly any traffic, in fact most of the vehicles that passed me were tractors!

I hope the rest of you enjoy your rides today

[jesvetmed]

That sounds gorgeous! I love those roads with tractors! Autumn is my favorite time of year. Funny to read about it when it's spring here!

[uk elephant]

finally cycled to work again after several weeks of bad Crohns. Felt great to be out in the sunshine, but that hill nearly killed me! Hopefully I'll get back into shape soon or I will never survive ALC! Lucked out on the weather at least today. Bright sunshine in the morning, rain while I was at work, then bright sunshine again for my ride home. Don't think I will be that luck for the rest of the week, but I will aim to cycle in anyway. A total of 9.2 hilly miles to be logged on bikejournal in a minute...

[Duck on Wheels]

Yay UK! Good to hear you're feeling better. I did my commute today too, but it's not as long or as steep as yours. Oh, and before I forget: You need to edit your TE user info; you're not in Essex any more.

[redrhodie]

I had an uneventful morning commute, but during the evening one, something funny happened. This guy on a Trek who has ridden up to me before, chatted and took turns pulling for several miles, went straight past me tonight. I didn't hear him coming, and couldn't catch his draft. He never got that far away, and I kept trying to catch up to him. Then, I looked behind me, and there was a guy coming up fast on a Cervelo time trial bike. This guy looked like a pro, and I didn't even try to catch his draft. But, I stayed within yards of the 2 of them long enough to see the guy on the Trek look back, know he was about to be passed by Mr. Cervelo, and turn to avoid it! The funny part was he pulled into a parking lot, made a loop, and just as he was coming back out (after the other guy was by), I was there with a big smile on my face. BUSTED!

The passer becomes the passed. So it was written.

[txred9876]

I did a small group ride of 3. Its for us slow folks....lol I did do it a little faster this week. We did 17 miles.

Tina

PS I actually used my clip in pedals and did not fall! I was almost afraid to try it again! it did make the ride much easier as I used my whole leg this time. Although this morning I am a little sore for the first time in a while. This is week 11 of my new hobby!

[Crankin]

I rode my Jamis Coda to do errands in West Concord. I hadn't been on this bike since December. Well, first, when I was resetting the computer, I knocked it off and I thought it fell down into a little drainage grate near the bike shed. I couldn't find it anywhere. It's a cheap thing, but I was pissed. So, I was almost late for my appointment because I wasted time there. It was HOT at 9:30 AM; around 80. I arrived with a red face, since I thought I might be late and I was riding fast, at least fast for that bike. Also got to wear my new Terry cargo skort I bought at the half off sale at a ski place last winter.
After my appointment, I went to the natural foods store to get some soy nut butter. I saw a neighbor who questioned me about how I could "ride so far" in the heat. I explained I was riding for transportation, not training, but she still didn't get it.
The ride home was uneventful, but I realized I haven't done a lot of real traffic riding lately. I mean, it's not city riding, but I do go through 2 suburban downtown areas with some crazy drivers. Since I'm not working or commuting anymore, I rarely ride through these places when there's a lot of cars. So, I got to review my skills!
When I got home, I found my computer in the backyard. It had rolled down the hill, under the wall that attaches the bike shed to the house.
12 very sweaty miles.

[sundial]

Rode 34 miles on my freight train bike. Saw lots more on this bike than on my zippy bike--turtles, huge bullfrogs, wildflowers, bees, and butterflies. By the end of the ride I was pooped and famished.

[txred9876]

Rode 34 miles on my freight train bike. Saw lots more on this bike than on my zippy bike--turtles, huge bullfrogs, wildflowers, bees, and butterflies. By the end of the ride I was pooped and famished.

We saw lots of animals on our ride yesterday to. Especially going up a hill or two....at low speed...LOL

tina

[hilldweller]

We saw lots of animals on our ride yesterday to. Especially going up a hill or two....at low speed...LOL

tina

Yep plenty of time to inspect various road-killed critters while grinding uphill in my lowest gear LOL Having had to change a tube a couple of weeks ago I was particularly conscious of going around, not through, the grisly remains

You guys ride a long way. I'm glad I get to measure my rides in kilometres, not miles

[txred9876]

Yep plenty of time to inspect various road-killed critters while grinding uphill in my lowest gear LOL Having had to change a tube a couple of weeks ago I was particularly conscious of going around, not through, the grisly remains

You guys ride a long way. I'm glad I get to measure my rides in kilometres, not miles

I want kilometers tooooo!

tina