Really proud of myself! (Add yours!)

[Bike Chick]

I rode 30 miles in the rain with really windy conditions just to prove to myself it's not that bad. And it wasn't.

Sun, that takes some determination and grit. I don't know what's worse in that situation, the rain, the wind or the argument you have with yourself while in the midst "this is stupid being out here---just stop and call someone--no, it's not much further---I can do this--"

Jodz, great accomplishment! You must really be proud of yourself.

Hunter, that dent in your helmet could've been a dent in your head

[Ritamarie]

This is a great thread. I enjoyed reading about everyone's proud moments! I find you all inspirational!

I had a goal this year of continuing to ride through the winter which I have never done before. (My last ride in 2008 was November 2, with temps in the 60s.) I have ridden this year in conditions I would never had considered before. On Friday I did a 25 mile road ride with a friend in 17 degree weather, 15 mph winds and had a blast. As I was leaving the house, I was thinking, "this is crazy!" but when we were done, I realized I'd just raised the bar on my perception of what my body could handle.

[crazycanuck]

I know this may sound strange but...training is paying off (for both me dear n I)

I've noticed a change in my fitness...The horrible hill (Trekhawk-Welshpool road east..) doesn't seem as horrible anymore. Ok, i might be slow going up it but I no longer feel as if i'm about to pop...Same with a few off road sections..Could it be the core work i've been doing is also starting to pay off..hmmm

Now if i could go faster up the hills that would be great..

Interesting..

[Owlie]

I went out on Friday for a ride on the bike trail. This is the first ride since I got my computer working again (lots of magnet and sensor-fiddling involved). The stats (I'm a scientist. I like numbers):
Total mileage: 23.9 mi.
Average speed: 13.7 mph, but that's including stops--there are lots of spots where the trail crosses busy roads. It was probably closer to 15 in terms of actual speed. That's a significant improvement for me from the last time I rode with a computer--attached to BF's dad's bike; he was riding behind me.
I also passed the 20mph speed limit! Admittedly, not for long--the bike starts feeling a little unstable above 17.5, I found. But the feeling of that kind of speed is great.
I was a little sore immediately after getting off the bike to walk it across some rather nasty railroad tracks, but other than that, nothing. I think I need to up my mileage next time.
I also needed this ride as a morale booster--I fell twice during my last ride due to ice/refrozen snow. Ick.
I'd have done more, but I was punching a clock--good thing too, as there was a very large thunderstorm rolling in.

[Trek420]

Passed my midterm? while training for a half marathon, working full time and lost weight.

[Slowspoke]

Good for you trek!

I am shooting for small goals. Right after I post this, I am going out to the garage to unearth all my biking gear that was Jammed into the garage when I moved last August. It's cold, windy and rainy today so I have to be happy with small goals.

[zoom-zoom]

I just completed my first solo ride...and also my longest -- 33.6 hilly miles. It went great except for dropping my chain 2x. Guess my bike is due for its first tune-up and cable-tightening.

[Trek420]

Good for you trek!

Thank you! Got another test on Tuesday