Join Me In a 80-85 Mile Ride on Sunday?

[XMcShiftersonX]

Aww thanks for the birthday wishes!!

Maybe when you're in Spokane you can do the Centennial trail that we had talked about before on here, I don't know how long it is or anything. And it didn't look like there was much climbing... But it's better than nothing With me working every other weekend, it's really hard to get in a long ride every week. Especially with this weather. I don't mind the temperature or anything, although I do love warm weather. But it's just been the threat of rain and the wind!

Oh yeah, you'll definitely be fine for Flying Wheels after the Peninsula! That sounds like a challenging ride! I'm watching the Giro right now, and they're on the stage where the last climb averages a 12% grade over 6 miles!!! I can't imagine...

Well, I'll let you know what route I decide... 3800ft, I think I can handle. However, right now the most miles I've ever done was 70, so I'm a little concerned. If I can do some long distance training rides in the interim, I should be fine... but if I don't get the chance, then I'll be hurting!!

[Susan126]

Happy Birthday Jessica! Anything special planned for today?

I thought about the Centennial Trail but this weekend is all about visiting my son. We are leaving for Spokane early Saturday morning giving us most of Saturday and all day Sunday with him. We're driving back on Monday. A big family weekend together. Joe, our daughter Jackie, our son Aaron, and me. Maybe if we get back early enough on Monday I can get a short ride in? But with this awful weather pattern who knows if I'll even be able to ride! I've been going to gym on the rainy days but it's not the same. Trying to look on the brighter side (lol) at least I'm doing something.

12% grade! I can't even imagine either! Those guys are amazing.

Yes, let me know if you will be doing the 100 mile Flying Wheels. But don't push yourself and chance an injury! Listen to your body.

Have a great day!

[XMcShiftersonX]

I actually had to work today. My husband was working too so I didn't bother requesting the day off. But it was an easy day at work. I'm training a student, so she did most of the work and we had patient's that didn't require a whole lot. When I woke up this morning, I was kind of regretting it, however! haha... Have fun this weekend! I think you're right on track riding wise, so taking one weekend off won't ruin your work.