November 15 rides

[arielmoon]

I did the 70 mile ride of the Horrible Hundred in Clermont FL. It started out rather chilly but I was glad I decided to not wear a jacket or tights because it turned out to be a gorgeous warm day.

I rode really well until I got behind someone that bonked on Sugar Loaf Mountain. I lost my rhythm and momentum on the very steep climb and had to get off and walk. At mile 63 I had a flat on the back tire and a well meaning fellow changed if for me. I was grumpy for a while because he wasnt able to inflate much more than 80 psi and I could feel it bumping along. Turns out it was a good thing cause the tube was pinched in two places!

After the tire change my front derailleur cable got wonky somehow as I was only able to shift from the smallest to the biggest chain ring. This was better though than the guy whose derailleur was broken and he had to ride the whole thing on his big chain ring. I met him at about mile 67 and he looked tired as I passed him. Poor guy.

I did the 72.7 miles in 4 hours 10 mins. The best part is that although I was tired I was not sore at all. I am more sore after a bike shop group ride! This morning I feel great!

[kenyonchris]

My DBF and I took his daughter (8yrs) out on her mini road bike. She hangs on the sidewalk. He and I ride on the street next to her and take turns doing sprints and returning, switching off. It must be quite a sight, him on his Madone with his team race kit, me on the Colnago with my PD kit, and the little one on her itty bitty Fuji with her leopard print jersey.
Little one did 12 miles. I did 15, sprinting and returning, he did 14 the same way. Even got a few hills in. Not enough distance to really count as a ride for either of us, but she was bushed.

[nolemom]

I also rode the 70 miler at the Horrible Hundred. It was such a beautiful day that I found myself not worrying about my time and just enjoying the experience. Took a little longer than Arielmoon (4:27 min) but had a great time with a lot of my friends.