February 17 Rides

[Fredwina]

the day was nice and sunny and 70 degrees F at 7am. the Catch: we had Santa Ana winds (Nothing like pedaling into 25 mph gusts ) We were trying a new format for our Saturday ride, and for once I wasn't the leader! Well, I rolled into the parking lot at Henry's/Wild Oats and the club president and his wife rolled into the parking lot on their tandem, They were going to be leading the short loop. The only issues was that the had noticed that their fork was cracked and were still planning on riding . We talked them out of it, and I would putting on my ride leader's helmet. The ride went fine, we did some climbing, and had to regroup for the newbies. El Presidente and his senora caught up to us. They had gone back and got their single bikes. It was downhill most of the way back. Some Tandems got ahead of me and made a wrong turn -they got back- but with less mileage. we all had Mexican food for lunch, and got some Fair Trade coffee from Henry's and head home via the scenic route. Wound up with 51 miles

[kelownagirl]

I got out for another outdoor ride today. Not as warm as yesterday (6 celcius) but it was sunny. Did 31 km before my toes, fingers, and sweaty back were cold. Hit the hills - my legs feel it now... Can't wait till they clean the roads and I can take my road bike out...

I moved up to 44th place in the BJ race. Slowly moving up, won't ever catch the leaders though...

[suzieqtwa]

I rode 27 miles with out falling.whoooooooooooo woooooooooooo I had my knee taped up with thick cotton, just incase. I dont think my body can take anymore falls on the hard road. Im feeling better on the bike ,but I think I need a new saddle....after about 15 miles it just dosent feel right. I did OK on the stock saddle on the hybrid though. Ill have to read through the saddle thread.

[oxysback]

I rode 27 miles with out falling.whoooooooooooo woooooooooooo I had my knee taped up with thick cotton, just incase. I dont think my body can take anymore falls on the hard road. Im feeling better on the bike ,but I think I need a new saddle....after about 15 miles it just dosent feel right. I did OK on the stock saddle on the hybrid though. Ill have to read through the saddle thread.

Good for you, Suzie!!

Today was my first 'o-fi-shal' outdoor ride. Yes, I did ride outdoors with Suzie and Darcy a few weeks ago, but that was only a few miles. Today I did 18.70 miles with an average of 12.9. Not too bad for my first time out! I've been on the trainer an hour a day for the last 2 weeks, so it was good to get outside. Although, my average on the trainer is around 17.5 (mag trainier, medium resistance), it's kind of a bummer to see the 12.9. LOL!

[emily_in_nc]

I've been on the trainer an hour a day for the last 2 weeks, so it was good to get outside.

An hour a day on the trainer for two weeks?!?!

You ROCK, girl! I am humbled in your presence!

~Emily, who can only manage two 45-minute trainer rides per week (I do other stuff too, but that's all of the trainer I can take!)

[mimitabby]

wow, I couldn't do an hour on a trainer either. and EVERY DAY? I do every other day and consistently do 12mph on the stupid thing..

We rode about 27 miles from Logboom to Red hook and then to Marymoor park and back.
It was absolutely gorgeous in the morning, warm, sunny, and then the clouds started whisping across the sky, suddenlly it was windy and cold and we rode as fast as we could (okay, as fast as I could) and got back to the car around 530pm.
another 2 hours later, it was raining hard.
we all got to know each other better; attending the ride were Trek, Knottedyet, Kitsune, Salsabike, Mimi and Eden; attending lunch were also Quillfred and Java ( a new person )
Now I am beat
good night.