Aug 25, It's Saturday!

[michelem]

Sara - My top speed was only around 32 - however, that is really fast for me! I am getting much more confident, due in big part to the fact that I am getting more and more used to my bike. I went in for another fit tweak this week and I think we finally got it. Anyway, you did a lot more climbing than I did today, so your average sounds great! Also, maybe not, but for me I tend to have a higher average when I ride with a group - not from drafting, 'cause I don't get close enough for that - but I think I just push myself more than when I'm alone. And the encouraging words from the group don't hurt either.

I signed up for the Tahoe Sierra (60-miler, not the full century). I sure hope you decide to do it too!

Tygab - Sounds like you live in cycling paradise!

Veronica - 7,600 feet of climbing?!?!

Fredwina - 116 miles?!?!

And the rest of you sound like you had all kinds of weather to contend with. Good for you for getting out (or to the gym) anyway!

[dex]

I spent my afternoon and early evening riding Eva (my new singlespeed) from cafe to cafe (to cafe to cafe) up, down and around my hilly Seattle neighborhood. I'm not sure I've ever owned a more fun bike in my life. There are those that tell me I'll be saying the same thing again when I finally get around to going fixed. We'll see...eventually. It was only about 10 miles total, but it felt awesome.

And then tonight, I read this (I realize it's about SS mountain bikes, but the idea still holds):

To ride one gear is natural.
Sprints do not last all morning,
Descents do not last all day.

The follower of singlespeeding
is at one with his bike.
He who rides smoothly
Experiences flow.
He who loses the trail
Becomes confused.
When you are at one with your bike,
The trail welcomes you.
When you conserve your momentum,
The flow is always there.
When you are at one with pain,
The pain is experienced willingly.

He who does not get out of the saddle
Will not make it to the top of the hill.

Oh, and getting to return home to leftover Chinese food and Amaretto Milano cookies? Awesome.

[Zen]

He who does not get out of the saddle
Will not make it to the top of the hill.[/INDENT]

That definitely applies only to SS.

[DirtDiva]

The five gears of singlespeed: sit, stand, push, curse, throw. I want one.

Ha! Your ride puts my Saturday ride into perspective, V. I would've had to do my ride nearly three times to get the distance and at least four times to get the climbing. Ouch!