TE DC Monthly ride??

[aicabsolut]

Yeah I know. The BP is just soo far away to get to that early. I've been doing a lot of rides w/ teammates on Sundays too, though I need to do some with Route1 soon, because I'm thinking about joining that team for next spring--need to see if I mesh with the ladies I haven't met yet.

I MAY do the NCVC espresso ride this coming Monday (Columbus Day) with a couple friends, if I don't kill myself with miles this weekend. Otherwise, Mon or Fri is fine with me.

Here's the route we've been doing the last couple of Wednesdays:
http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/4049651

It's pretty nice to get out there in the middle of the week. Not too much traffic once I get out of town.

[7rider]

Yeah I know. The BP is just soo far away to get to that early. I've been doing a lot of rides w/ teammates on Sundays too, though I need to do some with Route1 soon, because I'm thinking about joining that team for next spring--need to see if I mesh with the ladies I haven't met yet.

I MAY do the NCVC espresso ride this coming Monday (Columbus Day) with a couple friends, if I don't kill myself with miles this weekend. Otherwise, Mon or Fri is fine with me.

Here's the route we've been doing the last couple of Wednesdays:
http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/4049651

It's pretty nice to get out there in the middle of the week. Not too much traffic once I get out of town.

Ohhhhh, Grasshoppa! 8:30 a.m. rides are NOT early! Ahhh, to be in college again!

Your route has elements of our Saturday N2 ride. Those hills on River are always a challenge, and that's usually where I completely lose contact with the group. Sigh.

Here's the shop ride. That dog-leg into Rock Creek Park at the end is optional. Otherwise, it's only a 29 mile ride or so. The A/B route is a few miles longer.

[aicabsolut]

It takes me soooo long to hydrate, caffinate, and eat in the mornings. I have some digestive issues, so I have to do all of that pretty well in advance of getting out the door to be sure I've digested my breakfast with no ill effects. I need copious amounts of food and coffee on ride days. I have trouble making the team 9am rides that start about 2 minutes from my house . That, and I love sleep.

I tried a new route today to Poolesville (somewhat similar to the Wed route). So much better than the 68 mile ride I did out there on Sunday. A little less brutal with the hills. http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/4127351

River road does take some focus, especially when I'm already tired.

[aicabsolut]

Wow, my avg. heart rate is something like at least 10bpm higher than yours. My moving speeds are also pathetic. I blame M St. I love breaking 40mph on those River Rd descents, though.