Sunday 8 Feb Rides

[Selkie]

My first time outdoors in several weeks, so I was in heaven.

When I started before dawn, it was clear and the moon was very bright. It actually lit up the trail. Warm (43 degrees!) but there were still the remains of melting glaciers along the trail. For those local to DC, I rode on the Custis and W&O -- neighborhood streets were clear but still some salt/sand. And new potholes! The only wildlife I spotted were bunnies. Wonder where the foxes were hiding, as there are a lot of them in the area and I usually have several cross my path.

I savored every moment of my 43-miler. Must admit that spending all that time w/Coach Troy and crosstraining has made me a lot stronger. I think I'm going to have to keep kickboxing in my schedule because my core has gotten very solid from it.

Tomorrow will be cold during my pre-work ride time. If it's above 25, I'll venture outside again.

My fluffiest golden (Fiona) is starting to blow her winter coat---dare I hope it's a sign that spring will arrive a little early?

[wackyjacky1]

You sure got an early start! I'm still sitting here, sipping my tea, and wondering what to wear for my ride today.

[OakLeaf]

My first ride in a week. I feel pretty much 100% recovered from the stomach flu, but as always with those things I've lost some muscle and stamina, so I was glad that a couple of the other guys had their own reasons for keeping the ride short, 32 miles. The cold snap's over and it's a beautiful day. I even made it back in time for church, which doesn't normally happen if I do the Sunday ride. So I got another two miles on the commuter bike!

[Aggie_Ama]

I was going to go today but decided my legs were too tired from the running yesterday for a road ride in 25 mph winds and DH didn't feel like heading to the trail. A warm bath and laundry made for a peaceful morning.

[Triskeliongirl]

Did the club ride again today, finally felt my strength coming back. Wind again, but not as bad as yesterday. Another beautiful day in the texas hill country. I am so glad winter seems to be behind us!

[Aggie_Ama]

Bite your tongue Trick! I have had plenty of ice days in February. I really wish we could be stuck inside with about a week a rain myself.