Rides for Sunday Jan 6

[mimitabby]

Nice pictures, Southern Belle! you even got the dog!

we rode 18 miles. The temps varied from 38-42 degrees. There was a brief rainless window and even though it was cold, we went for it.

Went from home to Peet's deli and back. Raleighdon led the way and threw in some hills just for fun. 16% grade on the steepest one.

[Mr. Bloom]

Silver and I joined three other Tri-Team members for what turned out to be much harder than we expected.

Five riders, three flats, 20 to 30 mph winds from the south. Fortunately, temp was 60 and the rain held off

I was at 45.8 miles with just under 2,492 feet of climbing!

I would have normally thought it impossible that I would have 65 miles in the first weekend of January in Indiana.

[SouthernBelle]

I would have normally thought it impossible that I would have 65 miles in the first weekend of January in Indiana.

We're having the same weather here. Wonder if we will have to pay for it later.

[Popoki_Nui]

Rain and sun off and on here today, and a little windy too. Still, I managed to crank out just over 50km and got rained on only a little. Nice to get out for a real ride after relying on the trainer for most of December.

[wannaduacentury]

The weather turned nice for me(compared to last thursday 35 w/ 35 mph winds) Today was sunny, lovely and low 60's. We have annual ride in our area called the Elvis Ride(yes it was really for Elvis Presley). A fellow named Doug started it 20 years ago for a casual, no frills ride, no entry fee etc. Tip jar for donuts at the end Had guitars painted on the road for route markings. I did the 15 mile route and had a blast. Toward the end there was a horse farm and 5 horses running and chasing each other. I wish I'd brought the digital camera. darn. A fun day. Jenn

[lauraelmore1033]

It was over 40 degrees and sunny when I set out for a leisurely 35 mile ride on the Centennial trail in Snohomish today. I decided to leave my "underlayer" at home along with the rain gear in spite of weather reports that predicted snow and rain. Those darn forecasters are only right about half the time, so I decided to trust my eyes--which turned out to be a big mistake. The trail was rather crowded with pedestrians and skittish horses until it started to sprinkle around mile 10, and I thought, "no big deal, I'm not any damper than I would be from sweating". Around mile 12, it started pouring and snowing and the temp dropped down to 36 degrees and I was suddenly soaked and COLD! Suddenly, the trail was devoid of human life. I decided to turn around and hightail it back to the car and was greeted by a rather ferocious headwind. I've never really ridden much in the drops, but I was struck by a sudden desire to do so then as I pedalled for dear life. That was the longest 12 miles of my life! It occurred to me that this was potentially a dangerous situation if I developed a mechanical problem with the bike and had to stop moving. I thought of that fellow on the "man vs wild" show and how he's always preaching about the dangers of getting wet in cold weather. He's always getting wet on the show, which, of course, creates an urgent need for him to pop out of his clothes and build a fire. I had a mental picture of myself naked in the woods, my belly exposed in all it's glory and decided I would rather die of the cold-- Or just keep moving. By the time I reached the car I was drenched and shivering, my feet were numb and my legs were crampy. When I got home I boiled myself like a lobster in the shower, but I'm still cold and shivery. Another important lesson learned today...

[Mr. Bloom]

I've never really ridden much in the drops, but I was struck by a sudden desire to do so then as I pedalled for dear life. That was the longest 12 miles of my life!

Sounds like you had a few firsts!

COngrats on surviving the ride!

[lauraelmore1033]

and lasts, hopefully.:

[solobiker]

No ride today, I have had a bad cold for almost 2 weeks which has kept me out of the mountains. Today I was feeling a little better so DH and I went out touring on our skis for a couple of hours at about 10,000 feet. Have to get that altitude training in Still not feeling great but it felt nice to get out.