Saturday July 26 Rides

[RolliePollie]

[QUOTE=Mr. Silver;344099]
Total Miles 63.77 at 18.67mph with 2,368 feet of climbing. I probably went about 10 miles beyond my water supply, so I took it easy on the last few miles.

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Mr. Silver - I am SO impressed with your average speeds! 18.67 is fast! Especially with that much climbing. Way to go!

I just got home from a 40 mile ride with probably 3,000'-3,500' of climbing. I wish I had an accurate way to measure elevation...I've mapped my routes on a couple different sites and they all come out kind of different. My house is at about 4,000' and I rode down to about 1,500', but there are tons of ups and downs along the route which have to add at least another 500-700', or maybe even 1,000'.

My top speed today was 40.3 mph but my average was a slow 12.2 mph. I wasn't really pushing myself because my ankle and foot have been acting up, but even if I had been trying to go faster, I doubt I could break 13 mph on this ride. Oh well, more time to look at the scenery I guess.

It's getting really smoky here again...a huge bummer. I think the fires to the north are pretty much under control, but now there's a fire to the south in Yosemite. I don't anticipate the smoke going away any time soon. The first super bad day of smoke was June 22 so it's been over a month of bad air quality. Maybe that's why I'm sitting here having a coughing fit!

[Fredwina]

I went and the club and it turned in to the Saturday morning world Championships
I did get get 62 miles
Still debating what to do. I'll admit I was brought into cycling by a bunch of tourisist, so the "racer" side of things has always held little appeal. I Think I may do my own ride and swing by by the coffee shop at 10 or only do it every other week or so.
sigh

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

Fredwina...I feel your pain, gf. The group of peeps I used to ride with regularly started bringing heat like that and so now I do more solo rides. I just don't have that kind of testosterone in me. I enjoy scenery and miles more than mph and pain. I'm not slow, but I'm not real fast either.


I took my first ride today with my (early) birthday present - my Garmin Edge 705! I was especially keeping an eye on the grade %'s since I've never had that kind of data. I also watched total ascent ft...hoping to prove Oklahoma's not flat! After reading some of these earlier posts today, i'm almost ashamed to post mine! This was my favorite hilly route which is mixed with some good flat time too

Nearly 58miles
Just under 15mph in around 4hrs time - including stops when I forgot to stop the timer.

I got surprised and chased by a pack of 3 labradors right at the top of a 12% climb. Not very nice, doggies!! That's why you see the max hr of 192! I was probably already at 170-something while climbing and then WOOF WOOF WOOF! They formed a hunting pack formation...one in front, one on either side..running with me ..barking....being nasty dogs. Grrrrr I screamed like a little girl...I'll admit it!! The high HR alert that I'd set on my new toy went off at 185, but I had to keep pumping those pedals to try and outrun 'em. It was too hot to sacrifice water squirts - not that I had the dexterity to do it anyway. LOL

So far... this is a really cool computer! I'm sure I have tons to learn about using it though. Good thing I have lots of time ahead on the bike too!

Cheers everybody!

[Mr. Bloom]

Garmin Edge 705!

Now I'm jealous!

[makbike]

Joined the club for a MadDog century today. The route followed a lot of the roads used in the Old Kentucky Home Tour and took us to the infamous Pottershop Rd. I've heard about this road and its hills but have never attempted it that is until today. I was a bit nervous about the ride given my battle with a stomach virus most of the week - would I have enough in the tank to climb the hills on Pottershop and complete the century. Early in the ride my legs felt great and I settled into a very nice cadence. I found myself breezing along, enjoying the beautiful scenery and chatting with good friends as we made our way to Pottershop. As we approached Pottershop I decided to take a few "hits" off my inhaler no need to have an asthma attack half way up and notices the closer we got the more inhalers were put to use. Seems we were all a bit intimidated by what was ahead.

Pottershop is a series of hills - the small ones are not counted by the experienced cyclists I learned. However, there are three significant climbs the first literally being at the start of the road. The first hill is .35 miles long and has a 13.7% grade to it. It was a tough one and I always find it a bit intimidating when I'm on such a slope to see people walking or stopped in hopes of catching their breath. I pressed on to face the next hill - again .35 miles in length but not as steep (9.2% grade). Pottershop continued on and took us up some other hills which are discounted by those in the club who have face this monster before but I will admit it was a scenic road with little to no traffic. Finally, the last hill came into view and thankfully it was shorter (.23 miles) but a bit steeper than the second one (10.2%). I'm glad I have a triple and I put that granny gear to use today! I survived Pottershop (I feel like I need a T-shirt which proclaims my victory!) and rolled into the lunch stop with a big smile on my face.

The rest of the day went well - some small hills, lots of rollers, beautiful countryside and a great group to ride with as the miles passed by us. The ride down Lily Pike was great and riders were letting their bikes run. I love going down this hill for it is so straight and the view is spectacular (if you ride the OKHT you have to climb it but the view is still awesome).

We returned to our cars a little after 4 tired but happy campers. I logged 96.2 miles today and averaged 15.6 mph. Time to eat, rest and get ready for the century tomorrow over in southern Indiana.

[SouthernBelle]

I did a ride before meeting up with Meg to watch some of the TT championships. Nice rollers, couple of climbs, about 32 miles.

[arielmoon]

WOW! I am going to have to check out those Sprint Intervals! And good job!

I rode 30 miles solo along the highway after a thunderstorm. It is hilly but I have no idea about the climbs Anyway this is only my second time going 30 miles in one ride (the other was a charity ride with a stop after 20) Pretty good head wind coming home but averaged 18.9mph.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Yesterday DH and I had a very lovely 23 mile ride through the rolling countryside. 85 degrees, sunny, 10.5mph.

Today we did the same pleasant ride but with a small route variation, 24 miles, 9.8mph, 85F and sunny again. Not sure why it was slower today, but I suspect because I was enjoying myself yakking a lot. I asked DH if I was talking too much, and he said I never talk too much. What a man!
Didn't find any treasures on the road today, but felt great afterwards anyway.

[7rider]

MDHillSlug dragged me - kicking and screaming - away from my Saturday N2 ride to ride with her along the rollers of Howard County.
Still, it was great to ride with her again....we hadn't ridden together yet all season. Got to see her spiffy new Allez. Got to compare LemonLime Shot Blocks vs. Watermelon Luna Moons. And, since I wasn't gasping for breath trying to hold on to last wheel, I got to chat! And talk I did...and talk, and talk, and talk (DH is not a talker when we go for rides!). I think that's why she REALLY bailed at New Hampshire and 108. Yeah...MD....I'm onto your game!
44 miles at a 15.5 mph with 2600' climbing. I think it was 0' descent, because it seemed like all we did was climb.

[HillSlugger]

MDHillSlug dragged me - kicking and screaming - away from my Saturday N2 ride to ride with her along the rollers of Howard County.
Still, it was great to ride with her again....we hadn't ridden together yet all season. Got to see her spiffy new Allez. Got to compare LemonLime Shot Blocks vs. Watermelon Luna Moons. And, since I wasn't gasping for breath trying to hold on to last wheel, I got to chat! And talk I did...and talk, and talk, and talk (DH is not a talker when we go for rides!). I think that's why she REALLY bailed at New Hampshire and 108. Yeah...MD....I'm onto your game!
44 miles at a 15.5 mph with 2600' climbing. I think it was 0' descent, because it seemed like all we did was climb.

This was the first ride I've done with someone else all year. Been doing far too much tri-specific riding! Thanks 7!

I baled at 108 because you pushed me so hard earlier that I needed the shortcut home (maybe I need to take back that thanks!)

My total was 35 miles.

[mimitabby]

We left the house at 730 this morning, heading north via the industrial neighborhood between us and downtown. Once we arrived downtown, Raleighdon took me up a hill that used to terrify me, and then over to the Chocolate Box where we locked our bikes to a bike stand nearby. we were going on the Tour di Chocolat! After drinking a chocolate tea and learning the difference between Ivory coast and Madagascar chocolate, we hopped on a van that took us to Fremont, to Theo chocolates, one of 12 places in the USA where chocolate is actually roasted from beans. they even have supertasters working there! we were given more samples and then we moved on to Fran's chocolates in the U district, where we were again given more samples and iced hot chocolate. (REALLY good!) here raleighdon splurged and bought us two chocolate covered figs while i bought cocoabutter lip gloss for two of my near relatives.
Then we went to O chocolate on Madison street, where we tempered our own chocolates by hand. That was fun. we dipped oreos, graham crackers and a caramel. Then finally we went back to the chocolate box where they gave us an incredible hot chocolate and little bags FULL of MORE CHOCOLATE.
Raleighdon and i hopped back on our bikes and rode to Fremont (yes, we had just been there) and had lunch at blue sea sushi. Happily full of chocolate and sushi, we went to free range cycles and spent some money, and then over to speedy reedy to spend a little more and use their very nice bathroom. Then we headed to ballard, up the gentle hill of 8th ave nw, to a potluck/volunteer party for Ramrod (we stuffed packets) after that was all done, we rode another 3 miles to where my son had left our car the night before. 22 miles in perfect riding weather. and oh, my we have a lot of chocolate!!!

[withm]

Mimi - that sounds like so much fun. Reminds me when we used to visit the Wilbur Chocolate Factory in Littitz, PA. But I have to ask.... were Lucy and Ethel with you?


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I only rode 10 miles today, but it was on the hybrid with full panniers to Post Office, Library, and then to the grocery store. First time I ever rode with the full (and I mean FULL about $63.00 full) panniers - it was, well different. Riding with the load was not bad but I have got to do something about the fit of that bike cause it's just not working for me.

[Geonz]

I went and the club and it turned in to the Saturday morning world Championships
I did get get 62 miles
Still debating what to do. I'll admit I was brought into cycling by a bunch of tourisist, so the "racer" side of things has always held little appeal. I Think I may do my own ride and swing by by the coffee shop at 10 or only do it every other week or so.
sigh

Sigh is right... but mebbe see if there are others who feel the same way (who don't go 'cause it turns into a hammerfest). If you do your own ride make sure people know - they might join you

I did three rides, but back to back so I'm calling it a metric. Woke up 5:15 of my own volition so I put that tire on the bike and pumped it up and took the 7500FX out for 20.8 miles - including chatting up a group from the Stone Creek Church who were doing their annual Bike Hike. 57 miles - about a dozen widely varied people. 6:00 the right time to start 'cause it got warm.

Came back and got on the Xtracycle with the busted speedo to do 25.5 miles (it's the grid... one mile between the roads) in my Saturday Saunter. We're all tourists - we leave behind the two other groups... tho' it was still just me and Helen doing "only" 22 miles! Almost everybody else (about 10) went the at least 30 miles Mahomet trip (the couple who turned back with us sped up and went off into the sun... they were turning back 'cause they had things to do). Come on out to the Midwest, Fredwina - we know how to go slowly

Then I hopped on the folder and took it out to see if its speedo was calibrated (got new tires) and it was. knocked off 21 miles of pretty peppy miles... now I'm tired There really is something about the speedo only saying you've done 10 miles that makes you think you should be able to go fast - forget that first 50!!!

[Mr. Bloom]

Mr. Silver - I am SO impressed with your average speeds! 18.67 is fast! Especially with that much climbing. Way to go!

Keep in mind...mine are rollers, yours are MOUNTAINS! On my ride, the highest point was 500 ft., the lowest was about 375 ft.

Your 12.2mph is MUCH more impressive than my 18.6mph