Saturday 6/20 rides!!

[tctrek]

I rode Columbus Outdoor Pursuits' notorious Blue Jay ride - 65 miles, 5600 feet of climbing, including (according to SportTracks) 18 hills over 15% grade. .

Yikes!! What a ride!!!

I did a 30 mile loop through Tallulah Gorge in the GA mountains. The first 15 miles was about 1500 feet of climbing. The last 15 miles was switchback fast descents. Absolutely gorgeous country up there... lakes and rivers throughout the whole ride. I am not a climber, so the beginning of the ride kicked my butt... but I more than made up for it on the descents 90-99 degrees - I was happy I had my double bottle holder under my seat. I drank 3 bottles!

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

A large (12?) group of us rode out towards Catoosa. Our fearless leader Jerry (GPS Jerry) seemed to find us the hilliest route he could. LOL

This ride had it all... heat, wind, hills, and... DOGS!

All in all, a good day's ride. I'm glad it was only 42 miles.. I don't think I had 43 in me!

[TrekTheKaty]

What a day for a mountain bike ride, Reesha! It's hot here is St. Louis--suddenly in the 80's and humid. Our whole group slept in but rallied and rode 20 miles on the Katy. It was busy on the trail--I suppose because it's Father's Day weekend.

Can't decide on our ride tomorrow--The Tour of Winghaven will close part of our route. Come check it out!

[Crankin]

Reesha, none of the roads here have shoulders. It's just the way it is. The drivers are OK. It's when you get closer to Boston that it's crazy.
I went mountain biking once at Great Brook. Most humiliating experience of my life on a bike. I guess it's one of those things that you actually have to practice to get good at.