June 14th rides

[RolliePollie]

Just like Crankin, this morning I left the house with no real plans for my ride. I love that kind of a ride. Just get out there and ride, go where you want, and ride as long as you want. Of course this is much easier to do when I ride alone. My local ride routes are great because there are lots of different options. I can easily add extra loops or take shortcuts depending on what I feel like doing. The only thing I can't avoid are hills, hills, and more hills. So I ended up riding 32 hilly miles. When it started getting hot and smoky (there are tons of fires burning in Northern CA right now), I decided to call it quits.

Here's a picture of me in my parents' driveway. I rolled in to visit them and my dad was out taking pictures of the yard. This is the only decent picture out of the bunch because I'm far enough away from the camera. All the closer pictures are horrifying because you can see my fat blubbery thighs! Ahhhhh!

[7rider]

DH and I did the N2 ride today. Started in steamy weather at 7:30 this a.m.
DH went on to Poolesville, I opted for the "regular" route...but by the time we got to the end of River Road (a torture fest of big rollers that never seems to end), only 3 of us remained. We got dropped by the rest of the guys ("We gotta go." and off they went). I spun off by myself for a few extra miles and then stopped by the LBS to refill my water bottle. They were dealing with an influx of folks spilling over from the WABA bike swap in the back parking lot and it was happily hummin' inside (and air conditioned...yay!!). Got hold of DH on the cell, and head off into the steaminess back to the truck. 51 miles at 17.1....my legs are toast. Totally needed the massager today.

[makbike]

Mr. S, New Pekins is on 60 southeast of Salem.

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

58.5 miles of more hill work. We finally had a sunny day here without 30mph winds! How do you gals calculate your total climbing? Do you use a mapping tool?

Speaking of hills and winds... here a picture of me (EARLY ON) from Tulsa Tough - my century two weeks ago. You know its early because my tongue isn't hanging out yet. LOL

http://www.printroom.com/ViewGallery...646&scount=220

You know, I never can make an honest assessment of my own body. I can't tell if my jersey is making me look wide, or if I really am wide. UGH. Men have it SOOOO much easier... Anyway.. it was a great ride (TT and today). lol Sorry I'm rambling! Hugs gals!! Keep crankin'!

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

P.S. I don't think I've ever posted about your pics Fredwina...but they are always gorgeous!! With views like that, ya just gotta ride more, huh?

[Fredwina]

The only problem with those hills is that you have ride up them!

[tulip]

Yesterday I did a wonderful ride in the Northern Neck of Virginia. We went with a gentleman who is very knowledgeable about the area, and we went on roads that I have never been on before. Beautiful, quiet country roads through farms and even some old fishing villages. There are so many hidden treasure bike rides around here!

Oh yeah, 25 miles (not that it matters on such a delightful ride!)

and I rode my Luna, which has lately been in second position to my Bike Friday. Great bike, that Luna!