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  1. #1
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    Aug 2008
    Location
    St. Louis, MO
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    We were late heading out to the Trailnet Strawberry Shortcake fun ride. When we arrived, there were people everywhere (way to go Trailnet)! As we rolled out of registration my DH informed me of the 20 mph SSW wind that was forecast. WAH? Off he went. He headed out for 54 miles and myself for 42--putting us at the car close together (booger!).

    I bring my own snacks, since I can't have gluten. I snacked on a Kind bar, a gel and sharkies while riding and stopped at a general store for another bar and a soda. Apparently, DH headed out with nothing, planning on the usual snacks on the road. He managed to get a 1/4 of a stale bagel at one stop (he dug for a raisin one--bonus). However, he missed a turn and unbeknowst to him, he was on the shorter route. He ended up at the car, 12 miles short and with no car keys, so he turned around and rode back to find me.

    How come I rode for the first 20 miles with a headwind or crosswind and the last 20 with a crosswind? NOT FAIR! I had about 5 miles of tailwind and pedaled my but off to take advantage when it suddenly disappeared.

    Overall, a good ride. Drive through Burger King, shower, nap, Tour of CA. A good day.

    PS. Thanks for the thread that suggested face wipes. At the midway, I wiped my face off and reapplied sunblock. At the car, I was wiping my face off again when DH said, "HEY! I want one of those!"
    Last edited by TrekTheKaty; 05-22-2011 at 04:40 PM.
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    '11 Trek WSD Madone 5.2 with Brooks B-17

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Chicagoland
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    We got about 11 neighborhood miles in yesterday morning. DH was on the big box "extra" bike while his is in the shop getting new shoes and a tune up. Had to get home and get the grass cut before the rain started. Finished just in time
    Andrea

    1988 Bridgestone mixte
    2002 Trek 2200
    2011 Surly Long Haul Trucker

 

 

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