August 9th Saturday RIDES

[BarbaraAlys]

You that rode in 72 degrees, or 'cool in the morning'...I'm SOOO ENVIOUS.

I did 42 miles in the Melon Patch Tour in De Leon, TX. At 7:30AM it was 80 Degrees. My bike computer read 104 at the highest.

This was out in the country, rolling hills, no big climbs but lots of long slow rises that kill me. I kind of wanted to do 71miles, but I went there with some swifties and didn't want them to have to wait for me for hours. As it worked out I finished my ride about half an hour ahead of them (they were on the 71). My average, 13pmh, their average 18mph. <sigh> When will I get faster!?

It was a beautiful day and a well organized ride. I really need to get a camera and take pics on rides like that. I love seeing where all of you get to ride. When we got home I discovered that my rear tire is flat. I remember going through some glass about a mile from the end. Great timing, huh?

Barbara

[pardes]

Great photos, Mudmucker. Dads and daughters on bikes are a special thing.

I was in the LBS when a father and two very very little girls came in to buy their new bikes. My gosh but those trikes were sooooo small. They pedaled all over the store with pink streamers flapping in the breeze. I told the Dad that his daughters would never forget these moments just as I have never forgotten my Dad teaching me to ride in 1955. The memories are burned into my brain. He died only a few years later at 46 so I am extra grateful for those times we had together.

As for my ride today, did 10 miles, dropped my chain, at breakfast, contemplated my navel, and assessed how very inadequate I am to take on inclines. Heck, there was a 70 foot rise over a 0.2 mile stretch and I had to walk it. I decided, after that, that the monster incline up to the top of the Reservoir was not in the picture for me today.

[han-grrl]

I did a lovely 3 hour mtb ride with hubby. It started to rain as we biked to the trail head, but then it stopped and the temperature was quite lovely!

we did my usual route in reverse, in the Gatineau Park...which was acually a lot more "pretty" than the other way...

[Brandy]

106 miles and 15,000 feet of climbing! Unsupported, solo training ride. I'm so proud of myself!!!



Here's a map of the mountains so you can get a better idea...

[Red Rock]

I actually went for a real ride toady in the 100 degree heat. I forgot to mention I did about 21 miles. It was nice to be back on the bike again after living on the trainer. I took a few pictures of what I saw, I thought you all might like them. I have another pic but can get it to post.

Red Rock