riding into the new year

[redrhodie]

Yep, I stole the title from the runners.

TV forecast said mix of rain and snow for today, and the temperature was 29º. Funny, it looked sunny outside. Went to the online weather site where temp was listed at 41. Oh, now that's a little better--no ice. So, off I went.

The online weather was more accurate, and it actually felt even warmer with the sun shining. It felt almost summery after a week inside riding on the trainer. I rode Puddin', and I gotta brag, she's the most comfortable bike in the world. I haven't ridden her in a couple of months, and she's a dreamy ride. Wore my new wool buff, and it's fantastic. I highly recommend!

20-something gorgeous miles an a perfect December day.

[Crankin]

I thought the same about the weather forecast, RR. It said rain/snow? While it's cloudy now, the sun was out and it's 35 degrees.
Maybe I can get in a ride???

[pfunk12]

Finally got out yesterday and today after not riding since the major snowstorm. Since I was in Pennsylvania for Christmas for a few days and the weather and roads weren't that good, I had been on the trainer for several days. Even though it was so cold and so, so windy these past 2 days (gusts today of 40 mph ), I enjoyed both rides. I rode with some of the guys from the shop (7rider knows them well). Yesterday there were 3 of us and today there were 4 of us. I did 22 yesterday and just over 28 today. I'm sure I would have gone out by myself but it sure is nice riding with other people when it's brutally cold.

[Ritamarie]

I got out the last 3 days too! My husband thinks I am crazy for riding in this cold/wind, so I am slowly catching up to his mileage for the year. I am now just 21 miles behind and I have a 35-40 mile ride planned for tomorrow. So as long as he doesn't go out in the next two days, I'm good! He's not much of a road rider in the winter, so even if he does go out on his mountain bike I don't think he'll get ahead. hmmmm... maybe I should ride longer tomorrow just in case! I am such a goofball.

[azfiddle]

Tucson weather is more amenable to riding this time of year than most places- we got out for a long ride today with temps in the 50's but a little more wind than I would have liked....

[Owlie]

It's supposed to be about 40 tomorrow, so I'm hoping to get to the bike trail. Yay! My first ride on my tuned-up bike, and with new batteries in the computer. I'm looking forward to it.

[redrhodie]

Last ride of the year today! 21 miles along my favorite route. A lovely end to an awesome 2009. Cheers everyone!

Pfunk, sounds like you have a great lbs!

[shootingstar]

Warmer weather which made me guilty for doing only 16 kms. But then the stores were getting busy so needed to beat lineups and go to several places to pick up food along the bike trip.

Now am wondering if the chocolate hazelnut little cakes I bought for tonight got abit smashed up when box tipped abit. Well, no matter it disappears in time.

If it didn't look as if it was going to rain tonight, would be nice to bike around at night to see Christmas lights along the waterfront.

[Fredwina]

I got a little ride in before work

[blackhillsbiker]

I rode to work this morning. I had to have DH meet me partway on my route with my down jacket. I seriously underestimated the cold/wind. He's such a sweetie. He was off of work today. He wore my jacket to the meeting point (McDonald's parking lot) so it would be warm. Boy did we get the strange looks from the people waiting in the drive-thru! Tomorrow I've promised my bike some TLC. Don't know if I'll ride because we're spending the day with friends. Lots of eating, maybe some cards and/or movies planned.

Happy New Year my TE friends.

Deb

[Owlie]

No new year's eve or new years ride for me. It rained most of today (combined with melting snow), and will hit the lower 20s for the next couple of days. My boyfriend is attempting to find me a bike to borrow when I go visit him after New Year's, so maybe I get a ride in then. Otherwise, it's my last until March.

[azfiddle]

Last ride of 2009 for me was with my husband and a friend who I used to work with. I didn't share her interest in cycling when she taught next door, but since I started on the bike, she has constantly inspired and encouraged me, gave me my first jersey and her saddle when she bought a new one. Although she can ride at a pace over 20 mph, she graciously slowed down to accommodate me at 14-15

We rode to her daughter's volleyball tournament game, then my DH and I meandered on our own for the way home. It was lovely mid-winter weather in the desert- in the 60's with bright sunshine. We covered 42 miles by way of a coffee place, a bike shop, a bike path and a Mexican restaurant. I ended up recording about 1835 miles since I started in July.

[OakLeaf]

Otherwise, it's my last until March.

Periodizing is good. Maybe it'll take you a few weeks to get back into cycling shape, but you'll be mentally rested, eager to get back on, and hopefully physically having strengthened some of those stabilizer muscles that get neglected on the bike.

Even though I can both run and ride year-round, my fitness year has definitely become a cycle, with more running in the winter and more cycling in the summer, and I think it's a good thing.

Our road ride got rained out this morning, but I'll be going out and getting soaking wet on the commuter before too long, just to kick off the year. Just waiting for the lightning and wind to ease up a little.

[Jiffer]

Yeah, I've been toughing out the weather, too. The high in my part of So. Cal is a brisk 74. But I rode in the frigid mid to upper 50's this morning.

Even wore my super light jacket ... which I ultimately took off ... and kind of wished I didn't have the legging pant things over my shorts. It's a hard life out here!

[redrhodie]

Yeah, I've been toughing out the weather, too. The high in my part of So. Cal is a brisk 74. But I rode in the frigid mid to upper 50's this morning.

Even wore my super light jacket ... which I ultimately took off ... and kind of wished I didn't have the legging pant things over my shorts. It's a hard life out here!

Oh, poor you. That's downright tepid.

I've been stuck inside on the trainer. It's not that cold, but the streets are still slushy and slippery. More snow is coming tomorrow (just 2") then cold. Looks like we're not going to have clear streets for a while.