Saturday, March 15 Rides

[Jo-n-NY]

My first time my tires hit the road for 2008. It had to be a quick ride because of running errands. When the clouds cleared to sun and mid 50's temps, I left the grocery bags on the kitchen counter and headed out the door for a quick ride. I call it my break the ice ride, only 12 miles, but it was better than 12 trainer miles. I had to get home to get ready for guests coming over tonight.

As they say something better than nothing and with the north wind, I did get in some kind of workout.

~ JoAnn

Blustery and cold temps tomorrow, so I am glad I got out today

[smilingcat]

jsut working on my base miles... Was planning on doing about 40+ miles. Ended up with just shy of 39 miles. The morning was beautiful when we went to the farmers market. It was still wonderful when we went to Trader Joe's for grocery. Then the wind started up.

I still went out anyway in the awful wind. Cross wind, swirlling wind. So strong, I nearly lost it few times. Blowing from one side one second then from the other side the next second. I didn't dare go over 20 mph because I was getting blown all over the road.

When I rode by King Harbor (redondo beach), I could see the water spray 20 feet or more above the jetty. I could smell the clean smell of the ocean. White caps out to the horizon... And at Point Vicente I could see through the haze/fog and make out Catalina Island. Pretty sight.

well I only climbed 2450 feet over 39 miles. right now my legs feel fine so maybe I'll try to do 40+ tomorrow.

chilly but fun ride. Oh one more thing. I ended up tapping the rear bumper of a car in front of me. I really do need to swap out a vintage brake caliper with a new one. This is my second incident with tapping a car. Two in a row. Not good.

smilingcat

[deedolce]

Spent most of the day trying to out race the rain clouds. Luckily, the wind blew them a bit South and left me in mostly sunshine, although I chilled when the sun got hidden. 62 miles. And a breakfast panini with sausage. Yum!