Nov 5 rides

[Kalidurga]

Nicole and I did the Peach Tree Loop (recommended by Regina) in western Montgomery County, MD. It was my first road ride and my first ride with so many hills, and I have to say that I'm quite impressed with how well Nicole handled all my whining on the hills Seriously, though, she was a very encouraging and a great riding partner.

After one wrong turn and one missed turn (we both forgot to bring a cue sheet), we ended up just shy of 28 miles. I'm looking forward to doing the route again, though it may take me all winter to recuperate.

Oh, and Nicole: You may have to think of a new forum nickname. After today's ride, I think I qualify for the title of "MD Hill Slug" more than you do

[yellow]

I'm posting my ride today because it wasn't for me.

It was for all of my friends that can't ride right now for one reason or another. My buddy Martha that I did Desperado with had surgery a couple of weeks ago. I was over at her house yesterday (she is attempting to teach me to sew--SCARY! ) and she pointed out that I needed to quit being whiny and get out and ride since I could. Good point. That got me thinking about MP, and BMo3, and Bikerchick and the others that can't ride. I can ride. I'm just having a hard time getting motivated to do so for a number of reasons.

So for all you gals that can't ride, I rode a nice 37 miler for you with 3000' of climbing. From my house up to "Little Mountain", where I put my Descente wombat gloves on and turned around and headed down the hill back home...but decided to also ride City Creek Canyon and a few laps around the 'hood. My new Gore bibs kept my legs from becoming popsicles and my windblocker jersey did its job (glad I wore it instead of my woolie...too breezy for the woolie).

So your legs should feel a little sympathy fatigue this evening!

[withm]

40 miles. 45oF. Very light winds, and best of all it was mostly sunny. Saw an eagle land in a marsh area with a big fish in its claws, and proceed to do its thing with it for about 15 minutes. Also saw 4 pelicans - unusual for this area. Nice day to be out but by 2 the sun was low enough that it got chilly in the shady parts.

My toes are still cold. Think I need to try putting sandwich baggies between my socks and shoes. Not sure it's cold enough to wear full blown neoprene shoe covers.

[yellow]

calientoes to the rescue, withm!

http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=10526

These are perfect when it's cold but not THAT cold. These and a pair of smartwool socks are a great combo. I wore that combo today and my toes were toasty.

[bikerchick68]

I'm posting my ride today because it wasn't for me.

It was for all of my friends that can't ride right now for one reason or another. My buddy Martha that I did Desperado with had surgery a couple of weeks ago. I was over at her house yesterday (she is attempting to teach me to sew--SCARY! ) and she pointed out that I needed to quit being whiny and get out and ride since I could. Good point. That got me thinking about MP, and BMo3, and Bikerchick and the others that can't ride. I can ride. I'm just having a hard time getting motivated to do so for a number of reasons.

Yellow... you ROCK! Thanks for riding for us... especially in those conditions... brrrrr... I'd have been whining too! Ah, 37 miles sure does feel good tho...

[PinkBike]

The Silverbell Century in Tucson, in prep for el Tour de Tucson in two weeks. The ride was 94.5 miles, so when we finished i dropped DH at the SUV and went another 6 miles just to be sure i had 100 in. el Tour is expecting 8500 riders! i cant even imagine

[maillotpois]

Yellow... you ROCK! Thanks for riding for us... especially in those conditions... brrrrr... I'd have been whining too! Ah, 37 miles sure does feel good tho...

Yeah - thanks Yellow!!