Anyone ride today?

[malkin]

Yay! A surprise of nice weather here too.
Fifty on the tandem; double sweet, because Brewer's turning 50 tomorrow.

BONUS: Tailwind and a miraculous string of green lights on the way home when we needed them most--haven't ridden this far since August!

[kiwi girl]

Rode a flat inland 50 km instead of the hilly/coastal 80km I had planned. The coastal route was under Tsunami warning as a result of the Chile earthquake. In the event there was just a bit of a tidal surge with one corner on the route I would have done having very minor flooding later in the day - but better safe than sorry. Actually I was really tired (having had 36 hours in Sydney on Friday/Saturday) so the longer hillier ride might have been a bit of a stretch anyway.

[kmehrzad]

Yes, I finally got out for a ride today and saved my sanity (well sorta). Rode with a friend for about 18 miles, from McLean, VA to Ballston. I thought it would be a relatively flat, low traffic ride so decided to take my single speed --- mistake! There were quite a few hills with most of the roads having NO shoulder and a fair amount of traffic. I managed to ride into Ballston without too much concern, however, on the return trip we took a different route and there was one fairly steep hill that was tight in terms of traffic passing by (again, no shoulder whatsoever). I haven't walked my bike in a LONG time, but decided to do so for safety sake. I wasn't comfortable with cars passing only inches from me on a single speed, no less, which didn't allow me much wobble room to climb. We made it back to our cars and I gave a sigh of relief.

Afterwards, I took an eight mile ride of my own along the W&OD bike trail. Hardly anyone else was out there, and I enjoyed the solitude.

[HillSlugger]

I tried but failed!

I knew it was going to be windy so I planned a route that goes up and down a stream valley and mostly protects me from the wind (but not from the hills). This route requires me to drive to a local park for a start so as to keep the total distance doable. So, I load up the bike into the car and drive on over to the park to discover that it was impossible to get in because there were mounds of plowed snow blocking the entrances. So, I head to another park to find that it's never been plowed. Same thing at a third park. Came home, in a pissy mood and no longer wanting to ride. Went for a run instead. Meh...

[nolemom]

I rode 27 miles but it was not the ride I intended. Started with the group and realized right away that my queasy stomach was not settling down as I hoped. I was suppose to do a 65 miler, but cut it short and rode very slowly home by myself. Somehow, it was okay. I kept hearing the mantra of one of the men I ride with - as long as you're riding, it's a good day on the bike.

[DebW]

14.5 miles for me, over Page Hill from both directions twice.

[kmehrzad]

I tried but failed!

I knew it was going to be windy so I planned a route that goes up and down a stream valley and mostly protects me from the wind (but not from the hills). This route requires me to drive to a local park for a start so as to keep the total distance doable. So, I load up the bike into the car and drive on over to the park to discover that it was impossible to get in because there were mounds of plowed snow blocking the entrances. So, I head to another park to find that it's never been plowed. Same thing at a third park. Came home, in a pissy mood and no longer wanting to ride. Went for a run instead. Meh...

Your efforts have to count for something. Glad you got in a run anyway.

[tribogota]

Rode the regular Sunday training including intervals. Usually I do 15 intervals up this steep hill, down a steep hill, flat, circuit of about 3-4 mins. Today I did 20, my record!

[Flybye]

Got out for 18 miles. Twas a balmy 40 degrees outside. Had to get off the bike 5 times and walk it through snowy patches on the bike trail, but spring is a coming

[Ritamarie]

I really enjoyed reading about everyone's rides. East coast, west coast, middle-coast :-) New Zealand, British Columbia! All in pursuit of the ride today!

[tangentgirl]

I like this measuring in kilometers, it makes it sound very long. Watch this: I rode 62.764416 km today. See? Maybe the US should adopt the metric system.

Mixed it up a little, rode north instead of my usual route south. Climbed a hill I haven't ridden in a few years. Ate a delicious apple at the top. There ya go. Nice ride.

[Crankin]

Deb, where is Page Hill? Always looking for new challenges.

No ride, just a 11K x country ski. As we were approaching our house, we got behind a whole bunch of women riding down Strawberry Hill. I felt jealous, but was tired enough not to try and go out and ride after skiing.
The road bikes come out next weekend. At least I did two rides in January and one in February, on my hybrid.

[PamNY]

Yes! Despite the two feet of snow we had, the bike path and most park paths were cleared. At 40 degrees, the remaining slush wasn't frozen so my 25 miles was easy.

I saw lot of interesting hawk behavior, including nest-building, mating and the chasing away of other birds. I'm watching two nests and looking for a third, so it's a busy season. I'm so grateful that the bike path gets cleared quickly and thoroughly.

[OakLeaf]

Hee hee, I showed up for the club ride and at 38°, it was just me and the Canadian. Too nippy for the Floridians. We did the short 37 mile loop, I couldn't motivate to do 54 with just the two of us.

Besides, it's Bike Week! DH and I rode the motos this afternoon.



7rider, ouch, hope you feel better soon.

[DebW]

Deb, where is Page Hill? Always looking for new challenges.

Between Bedford and Lexington, just north of and parallel to 4/225. Heading east it goes up in several steps - climbs, almost levels, climbs gain, almost levels, climbs a bit more. The other side is a pretty constant grade. Page Rd. in Bedford turns into Grove St in Lexington.