Wednesday 6/24 Rides

[RolliePollie]

I did a very hilly group ride this evening and it was great because I was actually almost able to keep up. The main group rested a couple times and I just kept going because I knew they'd catch up to me again...and they did. I really think I could keep up if I could drop about 15 pounds. But I don't seem to be losing any weight so far this season, which really stinks.

One funny/gross thing on the ride...one guy's shorts were SO worn and thin that I could see his entire bare bottom and (sorry in advance) his butt crack clear as day. I was amused but I also realized that I didn't really want to be seeing this. Then I thought, OMG, I sure hope the shorts I'm wearing aren't worn out like that!

[Tri Girl]

Bleecker- I'll take your monsoons off your hands if you'd like. The 100 degrees with 60-70% humidity is killing me and my rides. Of course, then I'd complain about all the rain. I guess I'm only happy when I'm in Colorado in the summertime.

I only got 14 in yesterday. I'm not acclimated to this heat yet. Ran out of water, jumped in the lake halfway through the ride, then continued on. It was 101 with a heat index of 105 and I pushed much harder than I should have. Icky. It still felt GREAT to ride my bike, though, even though at the end I was struggling to make it back to the house (got chills at the end- not good).

I'll try again earlier today (not that that's much help anyway).

[tulip]

Last day of Bike Virginia--52 very rolling miles in beautiful 80s sunny breezy weather. Total for the 5-day ride is 241 miles. I took Monday off to work (but it was by the hotel pool, so I'm not complaining).

[Ana]

I only rode to and from work because of the heat...and it was really toasty both ways! On my way home (that glorious 5:00pm sun and heat) I felt like I was cooking on the street while I was stopped at a red light.

[arielmoon]

22 mile out and back with BF. Late afternoon clouds kept it from being outrageously hot.

[Tri Girl]

Last day of Bike Virginia--52 very rolling miles in beautiful 80s sunny breezy weather. Total for the 5-day ride is 241 miles. I took Monday off to work (but it was by the hotel pool, so I'm not complaining).

Did you do the whole week (but Monday)? Sounds like a lot of fun!! Pictures?

[Loraura]

Went on a 20 mile group ride last night. Tried out a new group. I was specifically looking for something a little easier/slower than the other Wed group I've been attending. It was OK. Small group of 5. One person was quite a bit slower than the rest of us (partly due to equipment I would think).

I looped back to give her some company a few times.

It was 102 degrees at 6:15 when the ride started. It was 97 at the finish. I felt fine in the heat. I've been really focusing on hydrating on and off the bike. I also have started putting Nuun in one bottle for electrolyte replacement.

Overall it was a bit too easy to be a training ride for me. But the social aspect was nice.