June 25th Ride Reports

[hibiscus09]

Another 12 miler under my belt. It started raining pretty hard at about mile 5 and continued to rain on us for the rest of the way. Fun, fun. It's stopped now, so I guess we get to golf!

Ya'll have a great day!

[Selkie]

30 miles in the rain. Started riding just before sunrise and the rain began about 2 miles into it. I debated turning around, going home, and doing Spinervals ABB 5, but the thought of 2 hours and 10 minutes on the trainer was less appealing than riding in the rain. Actually, I like riding in the rain because the trail is usually deserted. Not even the bunnies were braving it today. Luckily, no thunder/lightning and no downpours (got stuck in one of those last Monday). As I was heading home, I went down a descent on the trail that passes beneath a roadway--abuts a stream--it was FLOODED. Luckily I was able to stop and unclip, turn around and head back up the way I came. You can bypass that segment by crossing the road under which the descent passes Didn't encounter any more flooding the rest of the way home, although I was soaking wet and my back was filthy. Even had sandy grit on my neck. My ruby slippers are soaked, too.

[Lifesgreat]

Rest day today, but I am looking forward to some hill work bright and early tomorrow morning!

[Crankin]

Did a 15.2 mile loop early this morning before the "flood watch" rains begin. Since it's now 12:40 and it isn't raining yet, I guess tonight will be a downpour. I started going up a long, but not too steep hill, with 2 more rollers in between the flats and the steep climb back to my house. It was only 67 degrees out, but about 100% humidity. I _finally_ got the new computer on my new bike fixed yesterday, so at least that wasn't frustrating. On Friday, I did a group ride and the computer recorded 5 of the 21 miles!
About 11-12 miles into the ride, my husband decided to try and catch a woman who was quite a distance ahead of us. I think she must have been going a steady 16-17 mph, but I was able to "close the gap." When I looked down as I passed her, I was going 24. Thankfully, it was a flat...
Tonight my "cycling boy" from Berlin is coming for a visit and to race in the Fitchburg Longsjo Classic next week. Well, he's not really my son, but he was our exchange student a few years ago when my son was racing. He's a pro now. I am very excited!

[KnottedYet]

9 a.m. ride, and it's already hot in Seattle. I was sweaty and I was mostly coasting! It's gotta be at least 75 already... whew!

Just a little 5 miler through my neighborhood. Didn't have to blow my nose, and only coughed a few times.

Bikes and garlic cure everything!

[mimitabby]

Hi Knottedyet, it IS hot.
I did 18.6 miles south of Seattle, the interurban trail. I was just flying, 18mph.
Then i noticed the trees were all pointing in the direction i was going!!! TAILWIND! so I turned around and got a real workout going home.
Saw some flickers, two osprey and a tiny little garter snake.

When i got my bike out this morning, I noticed the brakes were rubbing! Called hubby who told me how to fix it... (he's in Yakima shepherding the Cascade 1200 people)
Then I fixed my toestraps. BIG difference DUH. No problem getting into them or out of them. no toeing in either.
WHEW.

now for a day of trying to stay cool.

[Dogmama]

25 miles uphill against a headwind. Both ways!

[fasteryet]

Got rained out of a cancer fundraiser century.