Weekend Rides!

[Velocivixen]

Both of my legs are recovering from sclerotherapy for my lovely varicose veins. Doctors orders said ONLY walk 15 minutes twice a day for 2 weeks! That's like telling a bird it can only walk and not fly! No riding, boxing, weights, Pilates or yoga!

I go for my two week check up this Wednesday, and let me just say that, after that I'm out the door!

Reading all of your riding posts is adding fuel to my fire

[Crankin]

Went for a 21 mile ride with DH and our friend who has now passed the one year mark of his broken hip from a bike crash. He is still working on range of motion/some pain issues, but he is just as fast as ever. So, the doctor has told him to slow down a little, which is fine with us! We took him up a rather large hill sort of like my own street and then over into Lincoln center and back. 850 feet of climbing. I felt like I was going to die trying to stay with them, but I did it, even though in the end, my average was not that fast.
I am concerned that my friend (the wife of the one who rode with us) has not wanted to go out with us yet. She is having more and more difficulty even staying pretty far back behind us. I am not sure what is going on; she does all kinds of stuff at the gym and can outdo me like 10X on x country skis. She's always been slower than me on the bike, but, now it's really by a lot.

[indysteel]

Yesterday, I ran three miles as soon as it stopped raining. Then, DH and I decided to go for a short 15-mile ride. My regular bike was in the middle of getting a deep clean, so I rode my new Jamis Aurora instead. I haven't spent much time on it since getting it last fall, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I don't know if I need to tweak my saddle position, if my legs were just sluggish from my run and a tough yoga class on Friday or attributable to wider tires on a heavier bike, but I felt like I was riding in quicksand. It might have been all of the above. I like a lot of set back in my saddle position, so perhaps I just need to adjust it. In any event, it was a hard, albeit short, ride.

Today, DH and I hiked 5 miles in Brown County State Park. It was a lovely day for a hike, although it was a lot warmer than it's otherwise been. I was pretty sticky by the end.

ETA: I took a look at the Jamis last night and noticed that the back brake is rubbing. DH complained that he found them really hard to adjust. So, we gotta figure that out before our Katy Trail tour, but it at least explains why I felt (and was) so slow.

[Catrin]

No riding today, trying to listen to my legs...but did go for a nice walk in Eagle Creek Park with a friend and her dog. It was nice. Saw so many cyclists out there that it made me want to ignore my legs and go out anyway...but I am not. It is barely the beginning of the season, if I want to finish strong in November then I need better habits now

[Biciclista]

only 9 miles for me. Checked out new farmer's market then went to Supermarket to get what i needed. Up and down hills. Tailwinds and headwinds... Go for it you guys!

our weather is warmer and dryer but not warm or dry to quote one of my favorite bike bloggers: http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/

[nolemom]

We have had a beautiful weekend in central Florida and I was able to ride Friday, Saturday and today. Today was a dear friend's 57th birthday so we rode his favorite route and I got in 68 miles. Birthday cake at the end of the ride was just a nice bonus.

[ClockworkOrange]

Fabulous sunny day in the UK today, think it hit 66 degrees here in the south.

Still getting my confidence, energy and stamina back but had a lovely ride along the sea front, weaving in and out of the 'grockels'.

For me it was a milestone, 11 miles but I totally hit the wall but like anything else, as soon as you get home you only remember the good bits.

Oh yes, the reason for sitting down am currently limping about with a broken little toe! Yes, it hurts lots.

[redrhodie]

Nice report, clock. Glad you're back on the bike!

I did my Ocean Drive loop yesterday. Calm winds and sunny. I'm getting spoiled. Took a rest day today, and the wind and commute returns tomorrow. Possible rain. Not sure what bike to ride. Oh, to have my problems. Poor me.

[lawnchick22]

I will ride this evening for the first time in 10 days....after riding all through the winter, this has been painful (not to be able to ride).....am so looking forward to it!