Sunday, October 15th rides

[HillSlugger]

I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing that I got here before MdHillSlug and divingbiker... Does it mean that I'm lazier and more computer obsessed?

At least for me, I think it means you didn't have the rest of the day tied up with kids activities

The three of us met in the 9 a.m. chill at Riley's Lock along the C&O Canal towpath and pedaled a bumpy yet comfortable 13 miles or so to White's Ferry and then back. This was my first non-solo ride, and the gorgeous fall weather and good company made it really very pleasant. Next time, we hit the roads!

It was definitely cool when we started (around 40 degrees) but we were all well dressed for the temps and warmed up pretty quickly, although we all complained about cold toes.

It was a beautiful ride and I understand why Kali enjoys it so much (I'll post a picture later into the "pictures of your ride" thread). I'm thinking now that I should keep that hybrid of mine

[indysteel]

I did an organized club ride on Sunday. As some of you know from my "whining" thread, I've been under the weather for two weeks. This was my first day on the bike in a week, and I was so happy to be back.

The ride was pretty par for the course as club rides go. It was chilly--about 33 degrees--at the start, but I was dressed for it and felt pretty good. Everybody kept joking about how I looked someone straight out of the Colorado Cyclist catalog. LOL. Admittedly, I have dropped some dough on my cold-weather gear!

Anyway, I took it easy for the first 12 miles or so. I caught up with a couple of people that I've ridden with before. Bored with their pace though, I went to the front, picked up the pace and pulled us into the first SAG.

After we got started again, we picked up the pace a bit more. After a brief flat tire break, I encouraged the group to sprint the last mile or so until the next SAG. That's the first time I've ever really "hammered" with the guys. What a blast! The fact that I kept up didn't hurt either. My spinning classes are really paying off.

After the second SAG, I pulled again for a long, hilly stretch. After I finally dropped back, the guys kept commenting about how "tough" I was. I have to say that it was one of the best rides I've had.

[HillSlugger]

It was a beautiful ride and I understand why Kali enjoys it so much (I'll post a picture later into the "pictures of your ride" thread). I'm thinking now that I should keep that hybrid of mine

I just posted pictures in the "Photos of your Ride" thread.