April 10 Rides

[Fredwina]

Remember, not every day has to be epic. Goodness, who could live that?!

V.

I've been thinking that , with my work schedule that seems to make everyday epic. I'm glad I have a Friday off coming up with nothing going on(as I fill out a 300K app ).
Where was ? I got the Friday out for a 12 mile spin. Reminded me what a neat bike it is.

[Crankin]

Did my usual 15.2 mile loop after work. It was 43, windy, grey, and not particularly inviting. I did the loop in reverse, which makes the beginning flatter, but it might have been a good idea to have a little bit of rollers in the beginning because I was freezing. I should have worn my "2nd level" winter gloves; my fingers felt numb for about half of the ride, which rarely happens to me. In fact, I felt like I could have worn my Ibex pants because my legs were cold, which also was a first.
Even though I haven't been riding outside in 10 days (well, except on my commute bike for 8 miles) I feel like I'm in better riding shape now. I didn't use my granny gear until I got to the 10-15% grade on my street and I was able to pull my husband up the first half of the hill at 10.5.
Veronica, you are right. Some days, it just doesn't work. Not only was I cold, but my tights were annoying me by the zippered bottom and my feet felt weird. Oh yea, and the Sheebest shorts I bought s*ck. The pad is irritating me. I know everyone loves them, but now I feel like I wasted money, even though they were on sale.

[SheFly]

Managed to get in 35 miles after work last night with my training partner. It was windy and cold by the time we headed out, and I felt like the Michelin man with all of the clothes I had on!

We did the normal "rolly" loop out of my house (Robyn - I entertained a climb up annyeurism hill, but avoided it since my first TT is tonight ), and averaged a slow pace of 15.6.

My legs felt like lead last night - I hope they shape up for the TT tonight!

SheFly

[Crankin]

SheFly, we only saw one cyclist during our ride yesterday; I thought it might be you, because she was wearing NEBC gear, but I guess it wasn't, since she was alone.
I have a bike committee meeting tonight, but next week, I will try to get down to the TT finish to watch; if I remember, it starts at 6, so the finish for you guys is probably around 6:40-7:00? That's my usual loop, I won't say how long it takes...

[Starfish]

It was windy and cold by the time we headed out, and I felt like the Michelin man with all of the clothes I had on!
SheFly

LOL...I am going to have an opportunity to move to a new region of the country in the next year or so, and I am trying to figure out where. I keep saying...I don't want to have to dress like the Michelin man in the summer!