Hey there, Tam, Nicole, et al.
Sunday's forecast say's sunny and high's in the low 50's. Anyone up for a last-minute casual ride this Sunday (the 10th)? (This would be in addition to the ride on the 17th still planned.)
My own DH just made plans to go mountain biking with a friend Sunday a.m., and I'm in no way up for that testosterone-fueled abuse-fest!Besides - got the result of my MRI - herniated disc at C7 - so crazy mtb rides are a distant dream for me anyway. But my orthopod said "no restrictions" on other activities - so a gentle mtb ride on the C&O from Riley's or a road ride - Peach Tree loop or other - sounds good. Nothin' crazy, but I just gotta get out!!!
So - what say ye? Anyone up?
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12-08-2006, 04:43 PM #1
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DC TE Ride this sunday???
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12-08-2006, 06:06 PM #2
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My dad died today so there are plans and relatives to deal with, but I still would like to get in a ride for me. I consider it rolling therapy. If I get a ride in on Sunday it's likely going to have to be a quickie, so I'll do something up here by myself.
I'm still in for the 17th. I hope I can keep up with you and Catherine.I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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12-08-2006, 06:42 PM #3
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I'll see how productive tomorrow is for me studying. If I do one it'll have to be a quick ride for me as well.
I ought to do something so I can keep up with y'all on the 17th, because I've done nothing but sit at my desk this week. Maybe I'll get on the trainer or a spinner tomorrow. I'm skipping the team ride tomorrow. Some people want to do a century for kicks in the middle of exams. And I think the word "mountain" was involved. Psychos.
I'll check in tomorrow...so post the plan if you make one.
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12-09-2006, 02:54 AM #4
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I'd be up for a ride on the canal.
Sorry to hear about your dad, Nicole. My condolences.
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12-09-2006, 05:01 AM #5
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It's supposed to get down in the 20's tonight, so that means any ride tomorrow morning is gonna start out darned chilly no matter what the day's forecast is. I'm gonna weeny out on this one. It's only December 9th and I'm already fed up with being cold!
Regina: Herniated disc?! Wow... Do you have any idea how you ended up with that?
Nicole: I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I hope you'll be able to get that "rolling therapy", I'm sure it'll help you to deal with things."How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com
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12-09-2006, 05:19 AM #6
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You know, now that I've made my list of everything I need to do this weekend, I think I'm going to have to bail on riding tomorrow also. I'll be spending the morning at Jiffy Lube, I'm afraid.
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12-09-2006, 05:50 AM #7
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Yeah....cold. DH has been glued to the webcams at Timberline, Wisp, and Whitetail. They've all got their snow guns going full-bore. But skiing will have to wait until after Christmas!
Nicole, I'm so sorry to hear about our dad. I can really understand "rolling therapy." I think you would seem to have some time-constraints. What's your preference? Availabilty? I'm pretty flexible on Sunday - anything I need to do can be done whenever. So let us know.....you're option.
Tam - re: disc (actually, re-read the results, it's C5-6, not 7, for whatever that's worth!). I have no idea how or why I did this. My chiro told me of a study she read where someone did MRI's on people selected off the street - like 50% had disc problems, many herniated, and very few were symptomatic. So, it could have been "bulging" for some time (I have 2 other discs that show signs of bulging w/o being herniated) and I did something - likely just before the Seagull Century - that caused it to herniate, but I don't know what.
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12-09-2006, 06:31 AM #8
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Nicole -- So sorry to hear about your dad. I hope you are doing ok.
Ladies--I rode this morning in 21 degree temps. With the right layering, it really wasn't too bad until the wind started picking up a little. Friday afternoon when I rode after work, conditions were downright brutal, particularly just after the sun went down. The wind this week has really been something. If it's any consolation, tomorrow morning should be a tad warmer. I bet it's colder down along the towpath, though. Should be a beautiful ride this time of year if you are hearty enuf to brave the chill.
The good news is that your body eventually acclimates to the cold. My first rides below freezing last year were terrible but I eventually got used to it.
Sorry I can't join you--on weekends, I get out at sunrise so I can get in a long ride before taking care of weekend chores.
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