oct 12 ride

[Geonz]

31 degrees, 12 mph west wind and bright, bright sun
I did have words with a driver... I was cruising down a residential street and this chick in a pickup was coming out of her driveway, payng more attention to the car coming the other way than myself, especially given the parked pickup obscuring the view. I hollered a "Heelloooooo" but Sure enough, she just kept coming and would have plowed into me had I not anticipated it. When she saw me, she lifted a hand in a completely ambiguous acknowledgement gesture. I heard myself say "THank you for not killing me!" in my best "project your voice through the audience" voice... I'm grateful it was that and not something I wouldn't want children to hear, 'cause I'm sure people heard it
Welp, I've done the same thing once or twice (actually, it's another reason I ride... I don't want to cream anybody), and it wasn't even really close, and I honestly think she'll be more careful tomorrow morning. Gonna have to train my thoughts onto seomthing more positive, though
ONly saw two other cyclists on the ride in. I wish the chill hadn't come so suddenly; people might have been seduced into gradually riding in conditions a little more challenging.
And I do wish my KEYS would come back! THey're a lot bigger than my wallet, and I know I had them to get back into the house after Tuesday's movie, even if I was all wired and not paying attention... Miss Jones needs to get one of those infrared thingies where you can summon your 8 most loseable items and have t hem beep back at you!

[Fredwina]

Goenz,
My mom was talking about the Midwest cold spot last night.
Here:
in the 50's, I did my usual hill climbing practice. Felt pretty good until I got to light and saw me speedo. Surprizingly few cars.

[Geonz]

If it feels good it IS GOOD. Speedos don't count!

[makbike]

Held yet another debate with myself this afternoon - to ride or not to ride? That was the big question of the day. Finally, after much deliberation I decided to pull the winter riding gear out and brave the cold temperatures which have settled upon the Ohio Valley. The sun had finally come out so it felt a bit warmer but it was still cold in my book. The air temp. was hanging in the low 40's, winds were 15-22 mph and the wind chill was around 38. I got in 16 miles this after and the wind made for a tough ride home. It is suppose to be a bit warmer tomorrow so maybe I can shed a layer or two and enjoy the high pressure system which seems to be coming this way.

[DDH]

Went on my first ride of any distance today with my new clipless peddles. It was great. We only rode 11 miles today, but I had no trouble at all with them. No close calls or anything. I hope it stays that way.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

GREAT GOING, DONNA!!!! There is just no stopping you, is there?

Me, I didn't ride yesterday (well, a mile into town and back on errands). This Saturday we are perhaps joining two other couples on a ride and I know they all bike better than me, so I'm trying to keep working up my strength. My longest ride is still 41 miles.
I did 19.8 miles today all through the countryside with lots of little steep hills and graveley roads. Felt good! I want to try to do that same ride tomorrow as well. I like it because it has a lot of riding variety and also beautiful scenery.
On a quiet stretch, I successfully took my water bottle from its cage and drank and put it back all while riding for the first time! Not bad, considering it is a screw off top. (have yet to pick it off the road at 25mph with my teeth, maybe I'll work on that next week)