april 6 rides

[Crankin]

We led our first ride of the season, despite the fact it was hovering around 40, drizzly, and raw. It was me and 5 guys...
I knew the other people who signed up would want to push the speed a little more than we advertised and before the ride I told my husband not to drop me, since i was the sweep. Anyway, it wasn't an issue, since one of the participants, who is also a leader in our club came on his hybrid and very out of shape. I stayed with him, and I have to say, even I was getting a little antsy, wanting to go faster. I was happy to stay behind him for the first really hard climb, but after that I was warmed up. But, I stayed back and for the first time this year, I had no pain in my groin or hip. So, the PT is working.
25.6 miles, about 1200 feet of climbing, in pretty nasty conditions. My feet were a bit cold when we got back, despite wearing woolie bully socks and my booties.

[Geonz]

Just commute adn errand rides, tho' I feel good after yesterday's 80-some. Motivated to be all kinds of productive and get good miles in this week. Starting now...

[Fredwina]

Did the womens ride, but very slowly, as one lady had cable problems and was forced to single speed it.
30 miles

[DrBadger]

Final weekend ride with my cycling buddy before she moves to Boston at the end of the week. Started out cloudy, cool and humid, then the clouds blew out and it was sunny and warm with a light breeze... a great day for riding! ~65 miles with a 16.7 MPH average speed... this is why I am going to miss her... she really pushes me!

Tappering for the rest of the week as I have the MS150 from Houston to Austin next weekend. Should be fun!

[KnottedYet]

Puttered around the north end of Lake Washington, in lively wind and brilliant sunshine. Flowers blooming everywhere, little kids learning to ride on the trail, families strolling in the amazing spring weather.

Stopped at a bench under a wildly fluffy blooming cherry, petals falling like crazy. Watched bikes go by. Got a kick out of the husband-n-wife pairs out riding matching new bikes with matching new outfits.

Wandered down to a beach. Typical PNW: some folks bundled up in layers and wooly hats and mittens, some folks in shorts and t-shirts.

Gorgeous spring day.

[sandra]

My first time ever to post on the ride report thread.

I spent most of the day tinkering with my new bike and once I finally got it all fixed just right I finally took about a 15 or so mile ride. And oh what a sweet ride it was.

[chicago]

61 miles for me. another great day in Chicago. first 30 had a decent head wind, and i was a tad bit tired... but did okay. we stopped for lunch, and i had a yummy BLT, and headed back with the push of the wind... gotta love that

[SouthernBelle]

I realize I didn't do my ride report except for the near miss. The weather was brilliant. Tried out some new roads, and visited some old ones.

On the new ones, I got kinda, sorta lost, so decided to check google maps on my new Palm. Bad news. I can't read the maps without my glasses.

Did 32.67 hilly miles, max grade 14.5%.

[sundial]

I decided to get back on the mtb and take Carmine for a spin down a winding, hilly paved road. We rode by horses, wildflowers, rivers, and new calves. I also realized how being off the bike for about a month was not exactly fun when it came to doing hill work.

[sundial]

Sandra, what a beautiful place to ride. Is it a bike path or a small country road?

[jesvetmed]

Got back into town late -- hit the trainer due to darkening skies and wind (did I mention I am WHIMPY about the weather!?). So I joined forces with ol' Coach Troy again tonight -- this time SUFFER-O-RAMA. 53 minutes of intensive intervals. Sweat ALOT! This is good.

HARLEY: I am missing the Methow Valley SO BADLY.. we have a cabin in the area and cannot get there yet (without the 8 hour drive around from Skagit County). Your picture and ride made me wishful for a quicker pass opening.

Everyone's write ups sound great... the spring weather is trying hard to arrive! I have also noticed all the spring babies -- lots of lambs and calfs all over up here!
Jes

[IFjane]

Rain, rain, rain, drizzle, rain, wind, cold.......

Trainer - spin for 45 minutes......

[Aggie_Ama]

Tappering for the rest of the week as I have the MS150 from Houston to Austin next weekend. Should be fun!

You will have so much fun! Make sure you take the challenge route through the park, it is worth every mile of suffering to climb those hills.

Didn't ride yesterday, instead I did a 5k for Colon Cancer. It was great since my dad and Pawpaw both fought the disease (and beat it). My husband's Gastroenterologist totally smoked me out on the course.

[SheFly]

We led our first ride of the season, despite the fact it was hovering around 40, drizzly, and raw. It was me and 5 guys...
I knew the other people who signed up would want to push the speed a little more than we advertised and before the ride I told my husband not to drop me, since i was the sweep. Anyway, it wasn't an issue, since one of the participants, who is also a leader in our club came on his hybrid and very out of shape. I stayed with him, and I have to say, even I was getting a little antsy, wanting to go faster. I was happy to stay behind him for the first really hard climb, but after that I was warmed up. But, I stayed back and for the first time this year, I had no pain in my groin or hip. So, the PT is working.
25.6 miles, about 1200 feet of climbing, in pretty nasty conditions. My feet were a bit cold when we got back, despite wearing woolie bully socks and my booties.

I actually saw you out yesterday. My friend and I passed you on Sugar Rd in Bolton, going in the opposite direction. I didn't realize it was you until we passed, or I would have said hello! Great job on the ride.

We were planning to do a ride that started in Concord, and followed a marked loop of about 63 miles. Met at the high school, dressed, locked cars, all gadgets reset and turned on - uh-oh! My friend had her road mike, but her MTB shoes/clips! We quickly changed back, got into our cars, and drove to her house in Bolton for a change, and started our ride mid-route. Salvaged, so that was key!

As Robyn said, the weather was ugly here - cold, gray and misting. My training plan called for FOUR HOURS on the bike at ENDURANCE pace . UGH! We managed 3:35, and I was definitely in my Endurance zone, so mostly achieved my goals for the day... Ended back in Bolton with 53 miles, and were rewarded with a soak in the hot tub.

SheFly