April 27th rides

[chicago]

wow, had a great day today!! Biked 72 miles with the boyfriend and some of our bike group... had an awesome time. Great great ride... rode 40 with the group, and then the bf and I did another 32 on our own

Now he's cooking some stir fry with brown rice... oh gosh, what a guy... I so love him

[makbike]

I tackled my fifth century of the season today and had a great ride! The day started off chilly (upper 40's) with a noticeable headwind. We started in Jeffersonville, Indiana and made our way to Salem, Indiana for lunch. It was an out and back route. The route was nicely put together and we traveled some absolutely beautiful roads. And, the route smelled good too for all the lilac bushes are in full bloom along with the red bud trees. The sun even came out and stayed with us for several hours. By the time we reached the last store stop I was able to shed my layers (arm warmers, leg warmers, jacked and glove liners). It felt great to be riding in just a jersey and shorts. In the end I logged 101 miles and had an average speed of 15.9 mph. Again, a great day to be on my bike!

[PinkBike]

last ride of our season. its already mid-90s so the 100 degree days arent too far away. they'll last til about october.

we went down to tucson for a 70 miler. it was my last chance to try for platinum before el tour de tucson in november. i had tho't platinum was 3:30, and i did this ride in 3:37 last year. but no-o-o-o-o, platinum was 3:10 and i knew i couldnt do that, the winds notwithstanding. plus i just felt "off," i barely made it under 4 hours. kinda disappointed, but actually i had a good time riding solo the whole distance. i had tried to hang with some groups but i just felt like i was working too hard and not getting any draft. so i rode alone and spent all the miles enjoying the scenery.

brenda, you totally rock. i am way impressed with your climbing!

[mimitabby]

fantastic 50 miler from Wenatchee to Leavenworth and Back.
Instead of taking the highway, we went through gorgeous orchard country

Here I am with Raleighdon:



Here's the whole gang (except Raleighdon)


This is a typical view


This one is really from yesterday, at the top of Navarre Coulie mountain pass

[kelownagirl]

Wow Mimi - looks judt like the Okanagan! Nice ride - great pics!

[PinkBike]

mimi,
love your socks!