Sunday April 19 rides

[Triskeliongirl]

Today was our Fiesta Wildflower ride. The organizer did a great job, all turns marked so I never once had to look at my map, police to get us through intersections so we didn't have to stop, and a great lunch waiting for us upon our return. It was HARD, a lot of wind, but I pushed myself hard on my new bike and did a personal best time. Even got a lot of comments, even from a competing bike shop owner, about how well I was riding since I got my cervelo. Weather was great too, all in all just a great day. Sorry, no pics, I was in too much of a rush to make a good time!

[hipmama]

I'm in love with my new bike! Can't believe I rode it with my running shoes on the clipless pedals but couldn't get new shoes fast enough for me to pass up todays sun and not take her out to play. Went with a new neighborhood rider for 28 miles, couple of good climbs but mostly flat. My speed is much better on the new girl- averaged about 18mph and hit over 20 on some up hills- woohoo! My feet were cramping at the end from my foot set up though- getting shoes this week, have a couple rainy days coming so it won't be so torturous if it's not immediate.

[pfunk12]

Thanks for the kind words, 7Rider! Doing the club ride was a blast! I could kick myself for not coming out sooner to join you. Since it was my first group ride ever, it was a huge confidence booster for me. Not only was it fun but I met a lot of nice people. And I finally got that satisfying feeling that I used to get after my long marathon training runs. Try to show up early next time so we can ride together

[Crankin]

Did a 32 mile, 2,500 ft. climbing ride today and I am hurting! It was much nicer out than I expected, almost 60 and very sunny. But, oh those winds. Coming straight out of the east, so the whole second half of the ride was into a strong headwind, of course, after my legs were tired from climbing.
Did my second climb of Oak Hill, going at my usual speed of 8-10 for the 4.5 miles. There were lots of people training there today. One young woman and guy, sped ahead of us, when I came upon them, on the side of the road, with him lying prone in the grass . I was pretty nervous, approaching this scene, but when I asked if they needed help, she said, "Oh no, we're doing intervals." I didn't say anything in return, but I guess I didn't know that intervals include feeling so bad, you have to lie on the side of the road! Very strange.
We headed into Bolton, from Harvard center and then took a flatter route back, coming out of farm country, onto Rt. 117, which is busy. My DH and friend's DH got a bit ahead of me, because by this time the wind was vicious and my back was killing me, when I came upon them, by the side of the road. My DH had a flat on the day when he had no tools or tubes; yesterday he had his big bag on the bike for when we lead a ride and then he took it off, but left the little one in the car. So our friend went ahead, I gave DH the tools and a tube/CO2 and off we went. I got a little second wind, since by now we were riding on familiar roads I like. With about 2-3 miles left to go to our friend's house, where our car was, another young couple pulled out of a parking lot and tried to catch us. My friend saw them (she was a bit behind us) and said they were really trying, but despite their youth, couldn't do it. I just wanted to get back! At one point, when going over a highway overpass, my legs were cramping like crazy, but we made it.
Tomorrow I am marching in the Patriot's Day parade (3 miles) with the military family group and that will be my only exercise!

[msincredible]

Did a 63 mile, 7000' foot ride today. It was beautiful out! Although a bit hot on my second major climb, Page Mill, which is mostly unshaded.

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path...Page-Mill-loop

Couple of pictures:

[jesvetmed]

Cool pics, mcincredible! What is that second one about?
TINA: Excellent for you! Way to keep going further and having fun!

As for me... SIGH....
I spent most of the day sitting at a booth begging for money for the Breast Cancer 3-Day (not a horrible day!), but finally got freed up to go for a ride.
At first, couldn't find my sunglasses (they were inside the lining of my purse where there is a hole they went thru ) Then, finally started out on my usual loop. Got chased by a dog that is NEVER there! it was ok, he respected me screaming at him. Continued to ride up the hill -- about 4 miles -- FLAT. Ugh. This same tire flatted on my last ride, and I had already changed out the tube and couldn't find any problems with the tire. I looked it over, and still couldn't find any problems, so I just pumped up the (new) tube and thought I'd ride back home. No more than 30 seconds later I was flat again.

Called hubby, and he came to get me.
FOUR MILES.... WOW. I can run longer than that now!

At home I inspected it further and found that the new tube actually had a fault in the seam right near the valve stem. Totally unrelated to the previous flat. I hope. I did also find a small piece of glass in a different area. Hopefully all is well now, and maybe TOMORROW I can get a ride in finally. That is AFTER I replace my tire at LBS.

Here's to tomorrow being a new day!

[msincredible]

Cool pics, mcincredible! What is that second one about?

It's right in front of a farmhouse, not sure what it is supposed to mean though.

Hope you get a nice ride in tomorrow!

[txred9876]

Cool pics, mcincredible! What is that second one about?
TINA: Excellent for you! Way to keep going further and having fun!

As for me... SIGH....
I spent most of the day sitting at a booth begging for money for the Breast Cancer 3-Day (not a horrible day!), but finally got freed up to go for a ride.
At first, couldn't find my sunglasses (they were inside the lining of my purse where there is a hole they went thru ) Then, finally started out on my usual loop. Got chased by a dog that is NEVER there! it was ok, he respected me screaming at him. Continued to ride up the hill -- about 4 miles -- FLAT. Ugh. This same tire flatted on my last ride, and I had already changed out the tube and couldn't find any problems with the tire. I looked it over, and still couldn't find any problems, so I just pumped up the (new) tube and thought I'd ride back home. No more than 30 seconds later I was flat again.

Called hubby, and he came to get me.
FOUR MILES.... WOW. I can run longer than that now!

At home I inspected it further and found that the new tube actually had a fault in the seam right near the valve stem. Totally unrelated to the previous flat. I hope. I did also find a small piece of glass in a different area. Hopefully all is well now, and maybe TOMORROW I can get a ride in finally. That is AFTER I replace my tire at LBS.

Here's to tomorrow being a new day!

What city are you doing the 3 day walk? I am a big supporter of the Komen foundation.

hopefully all your tire troubles are finished now!!!

Tina