Sunday 8 Feb Rides

**Crankin** · 02-08-2009, 01:11 PM

I was willing to put up with the wind (it must be everywhere today), but the frozen door on my bike shed had other ideas. My road bike is on the trainer and I would not ride it in the conditions on the roads today. But, I was really looking forward to getting out on the Jamis, even for 10 miles. But, despite the 47 degree temperature and lots of melting, I couldn't get one last bit of thick ice along the bottom of the doors to melt. This is the first time in 4 years I haven't had at least one ride in January or so far, February. But, I have been doing lots of winter sports, so I don't feel too bad.
I really needed a rest day after a very hard spin class Thursday, my wimpy, but hard for me running on Friday, and extremely challenging x country skiing yesterday.
Wednesday looks like another fairly warm day...

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 02-08-2009, 01:17 PM

I had been hoping to ride today (I've been able to ride only ONCE, a 10 miler, since Dec 2nd!)

....but again foiled by the rotten weather.
It was 45F but dark and rainy and the winds were nasty. The roads were a huge mess of mud and sand and salt and old ice.
DH and i walked 4 miles instead.

I am determined to at least get in 10 miles on my bike tomorrow- forecast says high of 35F and SUNNY! I'll have to check the roads first though.

I'm going bananas not being able to ride my bike at all for weeks on end.

**Blueberry** · 02-08-2009, 01:36 PM

Emily is right - today was a gift here in NC. Lovely and over 70 - felt HOT! Main roads still have salt on them from the last snow that was predicted, but didn't materialize. Side streets are clear.

Got in a few miles - testing out my back that has been PO'd with me, and getting a feel for outdoor miles again

CA

**mthr3brghtys** · 02-08-2009, 03:32 PM

Lovely day - met a friend and rode at Prince William Forest Park. 20+ miles. Quite the ride between the hills and the headwind, could not have passed on the beautiful day. Wishing it would last, but tomorrow is supposed to be 10 degrees cooler.

**emily_in_nc** · 02-08-2009, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by CA_in_NC

Emily is right - today was a gift here in NC. Lovely and over 70 - felt HOT! Main roads still have salt on them from the last snow that was predicted, but didn't materialize. Side streets are clear.

Got in a few miles - testing out my back that has been PO'd with me, and getting a feel for outdoor miles again

CA

It was quite windy today, at least in the afternoon when we rode, as it sounds like it was many places in the US today. But at least it was warm, and riding back in the woods, we were fairly well protected from the wind. Thankfully, it was a *warm* wind. Finally!

CA, hope your back recovers quickly. Injuries are no fun!

**Selkie** · 02-10-2009, 01:06 AM

Happy B'day (belated) Mr. Silver! I'm three days older than you

We both got great weather for our birthdays.

**OakLeaf** · 02-10-2009, 01:53 AM

Well happy belated birthday Mickchick then!

**Aggie_Ama** · 02-10-2009, 07:08 AM

Happy belated birthday Mick and Silver, glad we sent some spring weather on up for you.

My birthday is in a week, if it weren't a busy time at work I think I would take some PTO and go play outside. Maybe I can in the afternoon.

**Blueberry** · 02-10-2009, 08:30 AM

Happy belated Birthday, Mickchick! Here's hoping the early spring stays in your neck of the woods

CA

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