Rides 6/19

[Norse]

On Saturday a friend and I headed out west of the metro to the rolling hills and horse country. It was sticky, yucky humid but thankfully the sun did not come out. We ended up with 50 miles. Yesterday, I took my niece out to one of the nearby trails where we pedaled our way to 5 miles. She had been using my mountain bike helmet while staying with us but before our ride yesterday we stopped at the LBS where I bought her her birthday present: a new bike helmet. She was so excited! Hope we can get her out on a longer trail ride next weeked.

[redrhodie]

I was trying to be fast on my 18 miler yesterday, and I set a new fastest time on that route. Yay me.

I left the house without a real plan this morning, and ended up doing a very hilly 25 miles. Perfect weather, and I felt so good on the hills, I kept adding more. Should have brought a bigger water bottle, since I ran out about halfway through. Also could have used a snack, which I realized when I started thinking about how good an egg sandwich would be. Made it home without bonking, but I really shouldn't risk that anymore. Luckily, it turned out to be a great ride.

[m.eliza]

Did a gently rolling 38 miles out into Lexington, Lincoln & Concord. Took it slow and enjoyed the weather. Then took my dad out for a Father's Day lunch and day in Boston.