April 27-29 Weekend Rides

[Becky]

I think it's partly because i also want to get back home and garden, play with my bees and stuff. I want to do more things!

You might be onto something there......since I quit my second job a few weeks ago, I've been quite busy around the house. I'm exhausted each weekend, but get so much done that it's totally worth it.

There's just not enough time for all my fun

[Catrin]

So my plans changed a bit, but I rode on Sauvie Island for 25 miles! ... It's a bit of a trek just getting to the island, so I doubt I will do it again. I'm much more an urban cyclist and we have great city roads where I can go for long ride in a bike lane. Here is a photo:

Congratulations on completing your ride, sounds great! I am the opposite of you, I've no desire for urban riding, but dearly love my country roads I just love to point my bike in a direction and just go there. I haven't yet done that this year, just waiting to get my base up a bit first.

Today was the most fun I've had on a bike in a long time....

It sounds, and looks, like you had a lot of fun!

[Trek-chick]

DH and I went to the local mountain bike trails for a few hours. It was great but the hills were kicking my butt. I hadn't done much technical singletrack since getting my Trek 520 commuter/ grocery getter. It was a nice change of pace.

[Crankin]

Lisa, I am doing less 50-60 mile rides; last year and the year before only about 2-3 a year, compared to 10 or so before. Two years ago, I did a lot of little farm stand runs, shopping, etc. on my "other" bike. Last year, hardly any. But, I had my highest yearly mileage ever, by doing lots of little rides and maybe 2 25-35 mile rides a week. Some mornings I go out and do 10 miles before work, which are just as enjoyable as 40.
You have a lot of hobbies, so no wonder you want to get back and do stuff. Most of my free time is spent riding, but sometimes I'd prefer to go on a hike, or even sit on my deck and drink coffee. I feel very guilty and get antsy if I don't do at least a small ride. I know that's a bad sign of addiction, but I guess it could be worse.

[Bike Chick]

A group of us went to New Harmony, IN on Saturday to ride the Harmonie Hundred. It was a very windy 50 miles but a nice ride. Yesterday, I rode around the neighborhood and took pictures of the flooding. All the state highways and county roads that we use are closed due to flooding and the interstate is the only access to anywhere. No bike rides longer than 5 or 6 miles for a while until the water goes down.

[Catrin]

A group of us went to New Harmony, IN on Saturday to ride the Harmonie Hundred. It was a very windy 50 miles but a nice ride. Yesterday, I rode around the neighborhood and took pictures of the flooding. All the state highways and county roads that we use are closed due to flooding and the interstate is the only access to anywhere. No bike rides longer than 5 or 6 miles for a while until the water goes down.

I was thinking about you Saturday, was wondering how windy it might be down there. I limited my riding to a nature preserve park, but Friday had a nice ride on my country roads

Sorry to hear the flooding is so bad, sounds quite extensive!

[Velocivixen]

@Emily, I should have clarified a little. I think that part of my "dislike" of the ride had more to do with feeling the road. In a parking lot while we stopped for a break I rode my DHs bike (hybrid with bigger tires and no heavy pannier on the back), and his bike felt so much more "cushy". The cars on the island expect cyclists and were gracious in their passing of us. I am already thinking about getting a more "road-type" bike (I think I've been bitten!).
@Emily, I loved your photos! I saw Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, and a third mountain. I absolutely LOVE living in the great PNW.