Nov 4 Rides

[fastdogs]

I LOVE the trek. I was a little bummed that I'd ride the folder and not get to ride my trek- I love pink bike too, but I ride it every day. But I didn't think he'd want to ride the pink bike, and might need the bigger bike. So when pulling the trailer was dragging him down, I was happy to get on the trek. So I got to enjoy both my bikes, and was really happy he seemed to like riding them as well. He doesn't say much, but when I asked if the folder was doing ok for him, he said it was a piece of cake. I can't wait to do it again- I always ride by myself so it was nice to have company (especially when we were isolated on the trail with the junk piles).
vickie

[7rider]

I was thinking of LisaSH today.
There was a guy on the shop ride riding a sky blue Rambouillet - complete with the Brooks saddle (I think that's a requirement, isn't it!). Only, this guy's bike had moustache bars.
The woman from San Francisco on the beater mountain bike was back again - and again putting the hurt on the field. Gads that woman is FAST. She bruised the egos of more than a few guys on their fancy race bikes. It was a beautiful thing to see!
So....while checking out other folks' bikes...I did manage to get in a decent ride. It was a picture perfect fall day.

[RoadRaven]

Just 26km for my Sunday ride, but I went as hard as I could into the strong westerly...
My partner made me a nice egg sandwich when I got home - I was famished

(Oh, I was riding home after watching/supporting nearly-17's first triathalon [a short introductory one - 300m swim/15kmbike/3kmrun]... his swim and transition took him six minutes longer than the first out of the water, but he was first home by 2 minutes and won not only his grade, but also overall!)

[Veronica]

27 rolling miles and the hills did not irritate my knee!

V.

[Crankin]

My ride was a 6 mile hike in Spring Hill conservation land. Still dealing with all of the health problems, so hiking seems like a better option. It was beautiful out and it was my birthday.
I only tripped on a root once and fell. Just as I was thinking that I would not like riding my mountain bike in here!

Robyn

[bike4ever]

fastdogs - Did you ride Al Foster at Castlewood State park? I saw a family loading their trailer as I was leaving the parking lot.

It was beautiful in the 'Lou yesterday. I met two new women mountain bikers early in my warm up. One had her bike upside down with issues. I made a quick adjustment to her brake pad, and she was back on the bike.

I was able to ride with shorts and a long sleeve jersey. The trails were all covered with leaves which means you can't see the rocks. I went to a technical section to try and clear a very washed out part. Unfortunately, I landed hard on my knee. I'm glad I had some tissues with me.

As I was finishing, I ran into the two women from earlier in the ride. They were asking about the beginners trails in this park. I took them to one called "Love." It really is one of the easier trails for true mountain biking in this park. On our first slight climb, one girl didn't get into the easier gear and did a tip over on the trail. She landed hard on her knee and that was the end of our ride. Oh well, I just continued up the trail for another loop. It still was a beautiful ride.

[fastdogs]

I've never been to castlewood state park yet- it's been recommended though. I got on al foster trail just off of 109, outside of eureka. There's a parking area there where we loaded up. You can't miss the pink folding bike! Say hi if you do ever run into us, always interested in meeting more of the TE people!
vickie

[RoadRaven]

27 rolling miles and the hills did not irritate my knee!

V.

YAY!!!!!

[Veronica]

YAY!!!!!

Thanks! I was pretty much dancing on my pedals after we did the hills. They are small and not very steep, but even those had irrititated me. A little victory!

V.

[RoadRaven]

I know Veronica... any hill is a little victory, but hills whenyour knee plays up - ouch

And my partner and my 17yr old both have sore knees at the moment - so my "yay" for a pain-free-knee-ride was genuine and 'refreshed'...