Anyone ride today?

[OakLeaf]

Wow Marni, 30 miles is a LOT for your first ride back. Easy does it is your motto here. Welcome back to the road and hope you aren't too sore today!

[tulip]

I had my first relatively-significant ride in a while on Saturday. 25 miles! Not much, but at least it was outside and not on the trainer. It was still chilly, but my toes were warm in my new winter shoes (thanks, Malkin!)

Even though it's still cold outside, the maple trees are trying to bloom.

[kmehrzad]

I had my first relatively-significant ride in a while on Saturday. 25 miles! Not much, but at least it was outside and not on the trainer. It was still chilly, but my toes were warm in my new winter shoes (thanks, Malkin!)

Even though it's still cold outside, the maple trees are trying to bloom.

Hi Tulip, what winter shoes are you using to keep your feet warm? That's an issue I have and I'm still searching for the right shoe/boot.

[HillSlugger]

Hi Tulip, what winter shoes are you using to keep your feet warm? That's an issue I have and I'm still searching for the right shoe/boot.

I have the Lake winter boots. Warm and water resistant. Add some Smart Wool socks and I'm good down to 25F.

[azfiddle]

Finally got out for my weekly 14 mile loop ride after work. Almost 70 degrees- it felt great!

Sharon

[kmehrzad]

I have the Lake winter boots. Warm and water resistant. Add some Smart Wool socks and I'm good down to 25F.

I don't use clipless pedals but have toe clips and straps on my bikes. How would that work with the Lake boots?

[HillSlugger]

I don't use clipless pedals but have toe clips and straps on my bikes. How would that work with the Lake boots?

Depends on how much space you have inside the cages. Since you are not restricted to bike shoes you can look at any insulating winter boot. Do you ordinarily ride with bike shoes or something else? Are you looking for the stiffness you get from bike shoes?

[kmehrzad]

Depends on how much space you have inside the cages. Since you are not restricted to bike shoes you can look at any insulating winter boot. Do you ordinarily ride with bike shoes or something else? Are you looking for the stiffness you get from bike shoes?

Is there someplace local that you know of (MD/VA) that sells Lake boots so I could try them on and see how they work inside a toe cage? Very true about looking at some other type of insulating boot, as well. Maybe I need to do an REI run to see what they have in stock.
I ride with a firm Shimano mountain bike shoe (never put the cleats in the shoes). It's not a mesh shoe so it doesn't allow too much air to flow through, but it's not a very good insulator. I've looked at neoprene booties, but with the opening on the sole for a cleat, I'm concerned that cold air will flow in there. Yes, I would like stiffness PLUS insulation. (I'm not asking for much, am I)?

[marni]

Wow Marni, 30 miles is a LOT for your first ride back. Easy does it is your motto here. Welcome back to the road and hope you aren't too sore today!

For me, most days, 30 is a relatively mild training ride as I am more like to do a brisk 50. I''m not sore today but I will be tomorrow since I also started up with my trainer today. Since I should avoid heavy weights and straining for a bit longer, we did an hour of core work, arms and shoulders, and some light stretching. I followed it up with a half hour of cardio intervals, and a half hour of cardio endurance, at moderate rate and elevation on the treadmill. I have a week long week of ridding in the hill country coming up at the first part of april, so I need to have a resemblance of shape by then. I also have the advantage? of knowing my limits of endurance and pain and will not push them or willingly and knowingly injure myself.

thanks for the concern and reminder though

[Red Rock]

I put in somewhere around 20 miles yesterday. My normal loop is roughly 30 and I did not quite make it all the way. I think I have "spring knee". I stopped when I felt my knee ligament start to kick in. I was even conscious about not pushing my knees very much either as I was going up hills and what not. I just hope my knee gets adjusted fairly quickly because it is so nice to ride.

I had no ill effects otherwise. I just need to put more miles in.

Red Rock

[mirliluck]

Yay for the return of cycling weather!

I pulled my Orbea out of the basement last Sunday and she was very happy to not have to hang out with the camping gear and skis any longer.

Today will be a 30 mile canyon ride as we'll be in the high 50's today and partly cloudy. Thankfully I've kept up on the spin classes during the winter so I think I'll be good to go. Even got a MTB ride in yesterday, though the trails are still a bit muddy and snow in some places.

[redrhodie]

I started out intending to do a 25 mile hilly ride, and felt so good after the hills that I kept going. Ended up with 40 miles. Really gorgeous day here, bright sunshine and in the mid 40s. I went with one less layer (no base-layer under my jersey) just my Ibex jersey and a jacket, and it was a good call.

I dedicate today's ride to my mom, who would have turned 76 today.

[kmehrzad]

I dedicate today's ride to my mom, who would have turned 76 today.

That's a nice way to celebrate her memory.

[HillSlugger]

I did a bike commute today. I knew that there was some wet weather coming in the evening but the weather reports were saying it would start after dark. Nope. It was a wet, cold ride home.