January 15th . . . Interurban/Green River Trail

**Eden** · 01-13-2007, 01:52 PM

Crazy as it sounds I got out on the road this morning. The hubby and I and a team mate of his started the south loop. Lake Washington Blvd was actually dry and clean for the most part, but as soon as we began climbing up out of Seward it was an icy mess. Somehow we made it to the top of the hill, but it was pretty unpassable on a bike after that. Didn't ever fall down (those core and balance exercises on the ball are paying off!), but had some pretty hairy moments. We actually walked back down the hill, and weren't sure how we made it up in the first place when we looked at it and just did some laps down by the lake. The only places that seem passable are either spots that were in the direct sun on Thursday and Friday and melted off and dried or roads that have a fair amount of traffic on them to melt and dry them, but now since its snowing once again I'd say all bets are off...Some of the worst spots are placed where people have walked since it creates choppy ice thats just about impossible to ride on. If anyone does decide to go outside be careful, don't try to brake or steer or pull your foot out of the cleat if you get caught on an ice patch - just ride it out and when in doubt (especially downhill) get off and walk. If you do fall try to not stick out your arm - that's how wrists and collar bones get broken.

**salsabike** · 01-13-2007, 01:57 PM

Wow, Eden, I cannot believe you guys did the hill out of Seward. Glad you're all home and reasonably intact now.

**mimitabby** · 01-13-2007, 02:09 PM

You and my DH are another cut of biker.He rode from Ravenna
to ALki and back today, he was riding in the rain.

I'll wait until the ice is gone.

**Susan126** · 01-13-2007, 03:38 PM

It is pretty icy on the trail . . . I am cancelling our ride for tomorrow on the Interurban/Green River Trail. It would be horrible (and I would feel awful) if someone fell and broke a wrist or something. We have a new year ahead of us . . . spring is just around the corner (I sure hope so) and I will definitely repost a ride when the weather is warmer and the ice and snow a thing of the past.

Let's all do a mantra now . . . warm, sunny, windless days . . . warm, sunny, windless days . . . warm, sunny, windless days . . .

**East Hill** · 01-13-2007, 10:33 PM

We'll have to go for next Sunday. I haven't looked outside yet, having just gotten up to go to work, but I doubt there's been much improvement.

Even rain would be better than this ice!

East Hill

**mimitabby** · 01-14-2007, 06:37 AM

It's colder than it was yesterday! the promised warming did not yet occur!
what a drag. and i have a date next sunday. grrr.

**KnottedYet** · 01-14-2007, 07:03 AM

i don't like this ice! My bikes are crying out for a ride, but jeez, this ice stuff is nuts!

Looks like another day of huddling under blankets. I don't even want to try to get to church (10 miles) when I'm surrounded by icy hills and can't even get to the grocery store (10 blocks)!

Those spiked mtb ice-tires are starting to look mighty fine!

**mimitabby** · 01-14-2007, 07:21 AM

Knot, once you get past the 'hood, it's not too bad.

We live in a bowl on the side of a hill, we have to go up and then down
to get ANYWHERE. But the cars have made ruts in the snow so there is enough asphalt showing that we can get in and out.

**Susan126** · 01-14-2007, 08:11 AM

Good morning to another cold day in the Seattle area! What ever happened to land of mild winters and summers?

My poor bikes are hanging sadly in the garage. It's even too cold to go mountain biking. I'm susceptible to bronchitis. Last time I had it was four years ago while doing a ride in Montana (in May) with snow, ice, and sleet.

Oh to be warm again and riding with sweat dripping down my nose!

Hang in there girls!

**salsabike** · 01-14-2007, 10:39 AM

ARGHH. We wanted to take a ride today. Dammit. THIS HAS TO STOP. IT SIMPLY MUST STOP.

Pitooey.

**East Hill** · 01-14-2007, 11:31 AM

I was thinking of taking the mountain bike over to Lake Youngs and tearing through the snow.

On second thought, it occurred to me that those were some big hills that I would need to get up before I got to Lake Youngs.

I decided to stay and ride the exercise bike and jump rope instead.

East Hill

**KnottedYet** · 01-14-2007, 11:49 AM

Think I'll do some shoulder work and some physioball exercises, a few planks (front and side).

Some day I'll find a cheap used trainer that'll fit the Commutermobile, then I'll ride in the house.

Must. Ride. Bike!

**HipGnosis6** · 01-14-2007, 02:43 PM

I still have a 3x2" hole in my calf and haven't ridden more than a couple of times since I got my bike fixed, so I'm not in good enough shape to go for a ride of more than a couple of miles. But soon, this spring without question, I'll join you guys on rides... Y'all can hold me to it.

**Susan126** · 01-15-2007, 10:41 AM

I will hold you to that HipGnosis6 because I really would love to meet you and all the rest of you local girls from this forum. All of you! So here's to spring and a ride together some time soon.

**East Hill** · 01-15-2007, 02:00 PM

If nothing else, today's sun did melt off quite a bit of ice. Still plenty of snow loitering on my front lawn, however. I'm going to hope that tomorrow does not bring too much snow. I will hope that we get rain in the afternoon. And then, perhaps, by Wednesday I can finally get out there and ride a bicycle outdoors for a change.

Perhaps this one:

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This is the new Nishiki mixte.

Anyone want a purple water bottle holder?

East Hill

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