FEb 28th rides

[SheFly]

Ended my rest week today with a 53 miler Started out with the boys, but they didn't play quite as nice this week as they did last week. After just about 2 hours, I split from them and headed home on my own.

Unfortunately, I encountered the worst bout of intestinal distress on my ride home ever. It hurt to pedal! Made a pit stop, and all was well enough for me to get home.

The winds we've had for riding here in the Northeast have been BRUTAL so far this year. Average (wind speed) of 14.7 mph on the ride today... I can't wait for spring for real.

SheFly

[Aggie_Ama]

I ran for my half marathon training and realized I am not enjoying it at all. I miss my bike.

[HillSlugger]

I was a wind wimp; rode the trainer in the basement instead.

[7rider]

I intended to do a simple out-and-back to Route 108. DH is still sick, so I went solo. I hooked up with an older guy, going about my speed. We chatted. I found out he's a neighbor of ours! Lives around the corner. DH and I have seen him ride, but never met him or knew him. I ended up riding with him for the rest of the ride - out in MDHillSlug's neck of the woods, actually. Also found out - he's an ex-Cat 1 racer from LA, back in the '70's. Lots of interesting people you meet, riding bikes.

[Andrea]

I rode in a training race today

Started out in a pack of 30:


I wanted to drop the guys who were sketchy riders, so I rolled off the front up the first hill and let the ensuing chase take care of the heard-thinning. About halfway through the race, I got up front on the longest hill (~1mile @ 3-4%) and rode tempo in order to continue the "thinning":


They don't look too happy about it

I bailed on the sprint and rolled in behind the pack. Even though it got down to ~10 guys, they were pretty twitchy, and I'd gotten the training that I needed for the day (my "job" in upcoming races will be to work like I did today, so it was good practice!)

[maillotpois]

jobob, dachsund and melissam did a GREAT job on a very very tough 60 mile Death Ride training ride! (trinity grade and spring mountain - sustained very steep grades). super good job friends! you have a lot to be proud of today.

[jobob]

gaaaah ... coach maillotpois tried to keel me!!

better luck next time

[PamNY]

Today I went back and forth over the Brooklyn Bridge. Monotonous, but I think it will build stamina. It's the closest thing I have to a hill nearby. There's usually something entertaining on the bridge, and today was no exception.

The temperature was 35 degrees and the wind was noticeable, but the lady in the photo shoot seemed quite cheery. By the way, the bike lane (both directions) is on the right side of the white line. My bell gets a workout, and I also yell at people (but nicely).

Pam

[Brandy]

We did the Death Valley Double Century on the tandem. The weather was PERFECT! Short sleeve jerseys, arm coolers and shorts all day. We forgot to pack our windbreakers but thankfully didn't need them.

[melissam]

jobob, dachsund and melissam did a GREAT job on a very very tough 60 mile Death Ride training ride! (trinity grade and spring mountain - sustained very steep grades). super good job friends! you have a lot to be proud of today.

Whew, that was SOME ride!!! I logged it in bikejournal this afternoon, and I think it's the first time I've ever marked a ride as "steep hills."

Fantastic training tips and encouragement from your coaching squad, MP!

- Mel