Sunday 8 Feb Rides

**Blueberry** · 02-08-2009, 02:36 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

**alpha_omega** · 02-08-2009, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by Aggie_Ama

Wacky- It is howling in NW Austin Area today. DH went and rode, when he returned I asked how it was and his reply "brutal". He is a strong rider and said in the headwind he was having trouble keeping it in double digits on a relatively flat road he can usually average 18-20 mph on. Don't fret it is a bit hairy out there!

Brutal throughout Texas. The wind was a steady 24mph with gusts up to 30 here in Houston today.

I rode a tough 40. Going out downwind was great, but coming in was a nightmare. I felt like a giant windsock. Even coasting downhill was impossible. Oh well, like they say what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger.

**maillotpois** · 02-08-2009, 03:09 PM

Great ride. I'm feeling better on the bike than I have in years. It's pretty amazing. Yay!

**Mr. Bloom** · 02-08-2009, 03:19 PM

Well, I suffered through a windy 42 miler on the eve of my 46th b'day. I couldn't have done it without Silver pulling for most of the ride!

**7rider** · 02-08-2009, 03:21 PM

DH and I did pretty much a repeat ride from yesterday, but it was pleasantly uneventful. Did make the requisite stop at the LBS to say "hey."
Did see a fox in our backyard this a.m. He was checking out the bird feeder, and the birds were not too pleased about it.

Also saw a pair of pileated woodpeckers and the yellow-bellied sapsucker made an appearance after having been away for about a month. Yeah...our ride started late, and we spent the morning drinking coffee and bird watching out our back window!

**mthr3brghtys** · 02-08-2009, 04:32 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, 05:23 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!

**emily_in_nc** · 02-08-2009, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Silver

Well, I suffered through a windy 42 miler on the eve of my 46th b'day. I couldn't have done it without Silver pulling for most of the ride!

Happy birthday (tomorrow), Mr. Silver!

**Pink Diva** · 02-08-2009, 05:31 PM

Went on my first group ride today with my new clipless pedals, and FELL DOWN! The best part was that I fell in front of a car...total bliss

! I also got my very first biking related gashing from the second fall I took only seconds after the first when I was trying to get my butt off the road. So, now my purdy baby has her very first road scuffs...I'm so proud!

Can't wait to get back out there this week since the weather's going to be in the lower 70's for a couple of days! Yeehaw

**Pink Diva** · 02-08-2009, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by emily_in_nc

Happy birthday (tomorrow), Mr. Silver!

Yes, HAPPY (early) BIRTHDAY, Mr. Silver!!!!

**makbike** · 02-08-2009, 06:45 PM

Elected not to ride yesterday because of the howling winds but today was a totally different story. Today was a beautiful day here in Kentucky. The sun was shining the winds were calm and the temps in the mid-50s. I set out to explore some new roads on the other side of town and was not disappointed in what I discovered. All the snow and ice from last week's storm is long gone and in turn the creeks were flowing fast and several had jumped their banks. I was treated to a beautiful waterfall along the way. In the end I logged 30 miles. My legs did talk to me on and off along the way. It was the hills that caused the most talking. I must admit I'm a bit concerned for my first century is the first weekend in March and I wonder if my legs will make it guess I'll find out then.

**NoNo** · 02-09-2009, 05:11 AM

It was the first non-frigid day up here in a long time, and everyone was outside taking advantage of it! My brother, mom, and I went for a 10.5mi ride. As with most of you, it was brutally windy, even more so because we're on the shore. The glare of the sun off the remaining snow and wet roads made it tricky to see, and in a few places we had to ride around or walk past the pools of water in the road. It just felt great to be outside again. Spring's almost here!

**OakLeaf** · 02-09-2009, 05:26 AM

Happy birthday Mr. S!

**Blueberry** · 02-09-2009, 06:03 AM

Happy Birthday Mr. Silver!!!!

Hope your day is fabulous!!

Tailwinds,

CA

**Jo-n-NY** · 02-09-2009, 09:09 AM

Happy Birthday Mr Silver!!!

Despite the wind, it was two day of outdoor riding and loved it. Saturday I rode my 20 mile route. A lot of pot holes sure have developed since my last out door ride last month.

And Sunday was a ride I have been wanting to do for quite a while and it really makes for a good ride for this time of year especially if it is extra windy. My girlfriend and I road loops around SUNY Old Westbury. The road around the school is about 4.5 miles, but with some nice hills. One stretch of uphill was against the wind bringing us down to like 6mph, but I did with my friends coaxing. Road 3 lapse, planning on 4 next time. Maybe 5 if there is less wind

~ JoAnn

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