June 7 ride reports

[Fredwina]

Guess it's my turn to start the thread.
Nothing much. I came up with some modifications to my usual route that resulted in an extra mile. The highlight of the day was a "transportation cyclist". he wanted to "race" me. sigh....

[Duck on Wheels]

So far, 2 miles to the gym, spin class, 2 miles home. Now I need to do some work. In a few hours I ride Sedona the grey work pony for the last time over to the bike shop and trade her in on Ruby Slipperz, my new Trek 7.6.

[KnottedYet]

8 mile commute. Ended up early to work, so rode down to the beach. Sat on a bench listening to the waves and watching the ferry unload. Then rode back to work right on time.

Meeting up with a friend for a ride on the Burke Gilman tonight.

Edit: We did 13 miles on the BG, said hi to the chickens, raced 2 little bunnies along the trail, and saw the most amazing rider. She was wearing very high wedge heel sandals and pedalling to beat the band. Very impressive. I got to use my new Thule rack.

[uk elephant]

I had great intentions for a fast training ride after work today. Unfortunately I didn't make it. Came up to a sharp corner on a narrow bike path on my way from office to station and an old guy came around the corner in the opposite direction. We both moved over to the same side, and needless to say that didn't work. Unfortunately, it was mostly my fault. This being England, I should have moved to the left as he did. But split second reflexes moved me to my right. I survived with just a few bruises, scrapes on my helmet and my bike seems ok. They old guy had a few scrapes too, but seemed ok other than that despite his bad hip and everything. His bike seemed to have taken the brunt of the blow. I wasn't with it enough to check over things myself, but he said his wheels were bent. I gave him my number and he'll give me a call when he's had his bike checked over. I just hope it's not expensive. I can't afford it.

After the traumatic experience, I just went straight home, put dinner in the oven and collapsed on the couch with a bit of chocolate waiting for BF to come home with a hug. Feel a bit calmer now, but still very worried about the guy and his bike. My first crash ever, bike or car, in all my years of being on wheels. I suppose it had to happen some time. I would just have preferred it to happen without involving other people. I am quite used to hurting myself from just plain clumsyness.

[Duck on Wheels]

I had great intentions for a fast training ride after work today. Unfortunately I didn't make it. Came up to a sharp corner on a narrow bike path on my way from office to station and an old guy came around the corner in the opposite direction. We both moved over to the same side, and needless to say that didn't work. Unfortunately, it was mostly my fault. This being England, I should have moved to the left as he did. But split second reflexes moved me to my right. I survived with just a few bruises, scrapes on my helmet and my bike seems ok. They old guy had a few scrapes too, but seemed ok other than that despite his bad hip and everything. His bike seemed to have taken the brunt of the blow. I wasn't with it enough to check over things myself, but he said his wheels were bent. I gave him my number and he'll give me a call when he's had his bike checked over. I just hope it's not expensive. I can't afford it.

After the traumatic experience, I just went straight home, put dinner in the oven and collapsed on the couch with a bit of chocolate waiting for BF to come home with a hug. Feel a bit calmer now, but still very worried about the guy and his bike. My first crash ever, bike or car, in all my years of being on wheels. I suppose it had to happen some time. I would just have preferred it to happen without involving other people. I am quite used to hurting myself from just plain clumsyness.

Oh dear! Glad to hear I raised you to be polite and responsible, even if I didn't raise you to drive on the left side of the road. Do remember to get a new helmet too. Also, get the bike checked out before your big ride ... is that this weekend? Tell bf to give you an extra hug from me, just being watchful of any bruises. And tell your mom if you need a bit of extra economic support in the accident aftermath. Maybe instead of those T-shirts I haven't bought yet. I noticed you have to spend quite a bit to redeam the $20 coupon, so if you need that for spokes and helmet and old man's wheels instead of T-shirts, that's fine with me.

[makbike]

No ride today for Mother Nature decided we needed some rain. I have full intentions of riding tomorrow and Friday. I'm going to take Saturday off to rest for my first century of this season - looks like great weekend for a long ride.

[betagirl]

20.2 mile commute. Tailwind home, so that was nice

[SalsaMTB]

I had great intentions for a fast training ride after work today. Unfortunately I didn't make it. Came up to a sharp corner on a narrow bike path on my way from office to station and an old guy came around the corner in the opposite direction. We both moved over to the same side, and needless to say that didn't work. Unfortunately, it was mostly my fault. This being England, I should have moved to the left as he did. But split second reflexes moved me to my right. I survived with just a few bruises, scrapes on my helmet and my bike seems ok. They old guy had a few scrapes too, but seemed ok other than that despite his bad hip and everything. His bike seemed to have taken the brunt of the blow. I wasn't with it enough to check over things myself, but he said his wheels were bent. I gave him my number and he'll give me a call when he's had his bike checked over. I just hope it's not expensive. I can't afford it.

Yikes! Glad you're OK! Make sure you replace your helmet!

Dh and I had a night ride planned on the 7th out of our shop. There were scattered thunderstorms so we thought about canceling. It was beautiful all day, only a slight drizzle but the trail is a few miles out so we were a little unsure. Since it was nice though, we decided to ride. We met up with a couple other guys and rode one loop of the trail, only 6.5 miles. Apparently, all the scattered showers were right on the trail because is was MUDDY!!! Due to the mud, we didn't do the other loops. I got dropped pretty quickly by the guys, figured I would. They waited at the halfway point, then we continued on where I got dropped on the first hill. Started to catch up, took a fall, and met up with them at the end. My motivation is to be able to hang with the guys I'm OK in the flats, but the second a hill comes, they're gone

Also, due to all the rain, the mosquitoes were out like mad last night. It was crazy, I have a ton of bites now

[caligurl]

20 miles after work.... warm but some clouds... so it didn't feel as hot without the sun beating down on me! windy (what else is new? it's the desert... it gets windy almost every afternoon!)

i got off work an hour early.... so i met up with hubby and rode the rest of the way back home with him (he commutes several days on his bike)! he doesn't like riding in the wind with me though... cuz it slows me down so much... and doesn't bother him as much... oh well! lol!

[SalsaMTB]

i got off work an hour early.... so i met up with hubby and rode the rest of the way back home with him (he commutes several days on his bike)! he doesn't like riding in the wind with me though... cuz it slows me down so much... and doesn't bother him as much... oh well! lol!

Many times I'll draft hubby on days like that. He is quite a bit stronger than me riding so with me drafting at his pace, it gives both of use a good workout. Put me in the wind and I can't even come close to hanging with him

[JoyfulGirl]

woke up under a pile of 4 cats. I think I had a knot in my back for each cat. Didn't feel like moving. Nuhuh. Wasn't going for a bike ride this morning. Luckily the bike was still in the living room and looking at me pleadingly. I caved. road for ten miles. Saw a bunny rabbit and stopped to hang out with him for awhile. I think I enjoyed his company more than he enjoyed mine. Oh well. After my first ten miles 3 weeks ago my legs hurt for 3 days. Today I feel spunky. 21 days to a new habit or something like that.

edited to add- So sorry to hear about your accident UK elephant. I'm glad you're both ok. Crossing fingers about the gentleman's bike. Hope your tomorrow is better.