Boston Bike Show

[Asphaltgirl]

We went on Friday night and I was a bit disappointed. I guess that I was expecting a few more venders and some "show" price bargains and didn't see anything that caught my eye. according to their web site there were 70 plus venders who had signed up and unless they all showed up on Saturday morning there sure weren't 70 there on Friday night. but the weather was absolutely wonderful and the Fairmont has to be one of my favorite Boston hotels...especially when you get to pet Caty the dog!
Barbara
~AG~

[Surlygirl]

Bummer Asphalt girl. DH and I decided that we would go for a bike ride rather that venture into Boston for the day, so that is what we did. It was gorgeous and I managed to ride up my old nemesis Hill St. so I was psyched. All that trainer riding wasn't wasted. Now I need to get out before it rains.
Oh and hope you had a Happy Birthday even if you didn't find anything at the bike show.

[Asphaltgirl]

don't you just love conquering those nemesis hills! there are a few back here that still intimidate me but my riding goals for this season are to tackle them and get over the top--but it sure would be more fun with a new ride! but the season is early and the credit card isn't maxed out yet!!

thanks for the Birthday wishes-still hard to realize that I'm 58 but doing things that that my parent's generation would have never done at this age. it was also a wonderful time to reconnect with my DH and to be thankful that the goddesses have given me many blessings. life is good--especially with a downhill tail wind!

~AG~

[wavedancer]

We did venture to the show yesterday, and to the IMAX "Wired to Win" show. The bike show was a little sparse on vendors, but I did find some birthday jerseys and some Sidi Doms at a great price

The IMAX film was pretty cool...great shots of the peloton in the alps...

Hope we can out to ride today, not as sunny and perfect, but should be in the 50's.

[Surlygirl]

Just got back from a short 13 mile ride, the wind was picking up and its raining now but the temp wasn't to bad.

Have any of you guys done the ride across Maine from Sunday River to Rockland? Sounds like it might be a fun ride.

[Crankin]

That does sound like fun, Jodi. I haven't spent too much time in Maine, but I have really loved what I've seen.
OK, rode 25.5 miles yesterday. It felt like I've never been on a bike! I certainly have been exercising this winter, but with the lack of snow and no X country skiing, I guess has put me in worse shape. Plus, living in a hillier area now is making my average go down. I guess I'll get stronger from the hills; right now I feel like a wimp. Today, we had to go somewhere in the AM and when we decided to go out for a short 15 mile ride afterwards, it looked really threatening, so we walked instead.
There's always next weekend!

[DebW]

I did a 28 mile ride yesterday. Did go to the Bike show today for about 2 hours. As you all said, a bit disappointing.