We're riding Baby

[Crankin]

Glad to see that N. Andover has as much sand as Boxborough. I did notice that other towns are starting to clean the roads (Stow, Bolton), but sometimes it's close to May 1 before it is done here. I went to spin yesterday before work because I thought it might be raining in the PM. Of course, it was gorgeous, but I didn't want to overdo and ride twice. This morning I went for a 2.5 mile walk in the rain and am now heading out to the clinic.

Surly, that century looks interesting. The way I am feeling now, 100 miles seems impossible, but I will discuss it with my husband. I have never ridden more than 67 miles (with stops, etc), but I think if I worked at it, I could. Are you going to do the 100, or the 68?

The weather looks good for this week....

[DeniseGoldberg]

This morning I went for a 2.5 mile walk in the rain....

And here I thought I was the only one crazy enough to walk in the rain. (But I'm not crazy enough to take my bike out into this crap!) I'm about to head out for a walk in the rain myself...

[Surlygirl]

You go girls!
I went back to my trainer and "Sex in the City" dvd for the day. Man, if its not snow its rain. I hate going back to the trainer after tasting freedom.

Hey Robyn, I've never ridden that far in one day either. They have shorter options too. People tell me its lots of fun and you could probably do as much as you felt like because it does have SAG support. I'll be the one at the back!

[Crankin]

The workshop yesterday was pretty good. I changed the flat without too many problems..I need to practice taking the back wheel off, though. I have a question for you guys. Do you use CO2 cartridges or pumps for flats? My husband and son swear by the cartridges, but the people at the workshop seemed to not think too highly of them (typical AMC attitude). One instructor said that he has had as many as 5 flats on one ride and how could you know that, i.e. be prepared with that many cartridges. I've been riding for almost 4 years and I have never had a flat, except when I stuck the valve through the tube right in my own basement. I don't ride in the rain (at least i don't start a ride in the rain) and I am very watchful of what's on the road, too. Plus, many of these people commute closer to the city, where I believe there is more crap on the road.
Surly, my husband and I discussed the century. We probably will sign up either for the 68 or 100 miles. We are going out today, hopefully to do at least 25 miles and feel OK.

[Surlygirl]

Hey Robyn,
Hubby and I are also going to commit to the 100. Yikes! That gets hard to train for when the kids all get out of school for the summer but what the heck.
I carry both a CO2 cartridge in my bag and a frame pump, just in case I have more than one flat. I also carry a spare tube and a patch kit. I'd rather be prepared then 30 miles from home and stuck.
I might do the Nashua River trail this week if you want to join me. Any day better than others?

[Surlygirl]

Hey Karen,
Why don't you and your family join us in the Flattest Century.

[Jo-n-NY]

I honestly do not think we need April Showers after having such a wet March.

My husband and I each carry a couple of CO2 cartrides. He has had to use his once and really likes them as opposed to a pump. I for one still have to learn to change a flat.

I just got the street cleaning schedule in the mail and it looks like street cleaning starts the third of April. I cannot wait. I also cannot believe how much glass is on the roads.

Denise, you pics make MA look like a real nice place to live.

~ JoAnn