August 3 rides

[Fredwina]

I was going to Chino Hills to get some photos of the non-existent quake damage. but I didn't wake up early enough, so I only made it to Chino before I had to turn around and head to church.
once I got there , I had a surprise:

we're in the midst of a massive remodeling project. the entrance was torn up to make it ADA(Americans with Disabilities Act) Compliant.
Then on the ride , I must have ran over something. I stopped to pick a goathead out of my tire. It's not good when you hear the air escaping out of the tire after you remove the thorn now try five thorns in one tire. So I changed the tire. And then I forgot what I going by CVS for.
But got home before it got 90, and had a good time, and that's what counts!

[BarbaraAlys]

No ride for me today. I didn't get on in early in the morning because of my company being here, and now it is 105 degrees.

I'm not sure how I'll get a ride in all week, it will be so hot after work. I wish I had a shady path...

Barbara

[redrhodie]

I did 26 miles, and felt really sluggish. I figured it was the wind and hills, and the fact that I'm a bit sleep deprived. Then, when I got home, I realized my front brake was rubbing . Doh! I adjusted the brake, took a long nap, so hopefully next ride I'll see a difference! Anyway, it was a great workout. I slept like my new kitten (hmmm, wonder why I'm sleep deprived? ).

[sundial]

I did 26 miles, and felt really sluggish. Then, when I got home, I realized my front brake was rubbing . Doh!

I was out riding and thinking, why do I feel so sluggish? Must not have my mtb legs. Turns out my rear brake was rubbing. Doh!

[redrhodie]

I was out riding and thinking, why do I feel so sluggish? Must not have my mtb legs. Turns out my rear brake was rubbing. Doh!

Good to know it happens to the best of us .

[makbike]

I got up early (6 a.m.) so that I could work on finishing sealing my driveway. If I was finished by 9 a.m. I would have just enough time to clean up my tools, shower and head to Louisville for the 50 mile ride. I finished just after 9 and made it with a few minutes to spare.

Very early into the ride I came to the conclusion I really did not feel like riding. My legs were so heavy and non responsive after the hilly century we rode yesterday. After a bit of a pep talk I convinced myself to keep riding but at a slow pace and to simply enjoy the route. Well that worked until I had to climb and then I was not having a lot of fun. However, after the first 25 miles or so my legs seemed to come to life and I was able to pick up the pace. This was a scenic route, low traffic and it took us through the towns of Crestwood, LaGrange, Buckner and Prospect but it was also very hilly. I think tomorrow will be an easy, slow day on my bike.

[CarbonCandy]

Put on 18 miles today. For me, thats pretty good. Apt to work is 4, and then 11 miles around the state park, and then 3 more miles back home. Hopefully I work on doing longer rides. For the most part, I legs can handle it, but my lungs just start burning with those extra long climbs!

[RolliePollie]

I stopped to pick a goathead out of my tire. It's not good when you hear the air escaping out of the tire after you remove the thorn !

I had my first goathead flat of the season today I hate those freaking things! I called our County's "noxious weed" program and they said they've given up on the goatheads. They are worse this year than I've ever seen. Anyway, this was the first time I've changed a flat out on the road all by myself. I've fixed flats before but I've either been close enough to home to walk and then I've fixed it in the comfort of my garage, or I've had someone with me to help. One of my tire levers snapped in two, but other than that, it was a cinch!

24.6 hilly miles today and I was tired. I rode 42 very hilly miles yesterday and my quads were screaming at me today.