3/21 rides

[OakLeaf]

I woke up at 5 a.m., took a look at the radar, rolled over and went back to sleep. By the time yoga class ended - about the same time the club ride would have been finishing up - we got a couple of sprinkles, then it stopped again. So I decided to take my commuter bike to the grocery store - hey, three miles is three miles. As soon as I paid for my groceries and walked out of the store, that's when the rain started.

[DebW]

I did the 27 mile CRW ride out of Concord today. It was supposed to be the Sudbury Bridges ride, but that would have involved wading (or maybe swimming) so the ride was moved northward. Counting the miles from my house to the ride start, I did 39 miles today.

[XMcShiftersonX]

I wasn't going to ride today since there was a 70% chance of rain, but then my neighbor who has just started doing time trial racing texted me and asked if I wanted to go with her on a really slow ride because she has to do heart rate training. At the time I agreed, it wasn't raining. We took off, did 22 miles, flat. Half way through it started pouring down rain, and remained that way for at least 8 miles. I hate riding in the rain! I was so happy to get home and into a hot shower! But I'm glad I went out and put the miles in. It was short so it wasn't that bad.

[azfiddle]

I was going to take a day off after yesterday's windy 55 miles, but got a Sat afternoon invite to go out this morning.

It was great weather- sunny, no breeze. Two of us turned back part way, so I ended up with 30 miles by the time I got home- but the last 5 miles by myself I was definitely slowing down. It was a good way to end my spring break from teaching...back to work tomorrow :-(

[NoNo]

I only had about an hour to ride yesterday, so I went out wanting to get as many miles into that hour as I could. About 30 minutes in I decided I couldn't fight the fierce winds that were blowing me all over the road anymore. Still, 8 miles is better than no miles, and it gave me a much-needed rest from my new business which has completely consumed my life. I need to find ways to make time for riding and take care of myself.

[ASammy1]

About 30 minutes in I decided I couldn't fight the fierce winds that were blowing me all over the road anymore.

The same reason we only got 12 in! When it stops being fun, it's time to turn around and go home!

[Becky]

24 rolling-to-hilly miles yesterday. It felt really good to get out....until I realized that my new headset had worked itself loose A 32mm headset wrench is not something that I carry with me! So I took it easy on the descents, tightened it by hand when I could, and made it home ok. Needless to say, that was the first thing I did when I got home, even before a shower!

Good ride though....I didn't lose as much fitness over the winter as I thought.

[marni]

I did the 27 mile CRW ride out of Concord today. It was supposed to be the Sudbury Bridges ride, but that would have involved wading (or maybe swimming) so the ride was moved northward. Counting the miles from my house to the ride start, I did 39 miles today.

I envy all of you guys riding around Stow, Acton, Sudbury - thems my old stomping grounds. a lot prettier and more interesting than the plains and flat roads of houston.

ride safe and have fun.

marni

[Crankin]

Yup, every time I go someplace else to ride, I think, "I can't beat riding right outside my door..."
I know there's lots of beautiful places to ride, but I am so thankful to have this beautiful scenery in my own backyard.

[Bike Chick]

I took a day off work to stay home and work on taxes but was able to sneak a 12 mile ride in after I finished. Even though it was windy (10 mph with 23 mph gusts) it felt wonderful. I've been training for a half-marathon and have had to give up riding time for running time so this was a real treat.