Weekend Rides?

[Catrin]

It would have been a lovely week/weekend for riding. It's been 70's, overcast, and breezy, with afternoon thunderstorms.

Only, I didn't get out for a ride this weekend, because Wednesday, 50 miles into a 60 mile ride, I was passing a family on the cherry creek path near REI, and the kid with them went into my lane, right in front of me. I slammed on the brakes, and went right over my handlebars, landing face first on the path. I broke my scapula, chipped my front tooth, and got serious road rash and facial contusions.

My bike is ok though! And I got a front seat view of the insanity that is Denver Health's trauma center. 7+ cops there that night, each with their own prisoner/patient. Scary.

(((Chatnoire))) so sorry to read about this, not fun at all! Glad that your injuries weren't worse. Sending very gentle hugs and healing vibes your way.

[chatnoire]

Thanks, Catrin. They definitely could have been much worse. No ribs cracked, no lung puncture (common with a broken scapula), and thank god I've got some core strength to help move me around, since the shoulder blade is connected to so many major muscle groups.

[Catrin]

Thanks, Catrin. They definitely could have been much worse. No ribs cracked, no lung puncture (common with a broken scapula), and thank god I've got some core strength to help move me around, since the shoulder blade is connected to so many major muscle groups.

So glad that you weren't injured worse - I am a firm believer that increased strength and fitness really helps serve to moderate injury when it comes. Hang in there!

[Crankin]

Heal quickly, Chatnoire.
We were supposed to do a 35 mile ride with friends today, but woke up to an email saying they were at the ER . It turned out to be a bad stomach thing, but after all that, no riding for them. So, we lolled around and watched the tour, ate lunch, and then went out for a 23.5 mile ride around Concord and Carlisle. We went on roads in the opposite direction than usual and on some of the roads I ride with my 13 y/o client. These roads are in horrible condition, some requiring almost mountain bike like maneuvers. Oh, did I mention there was a lot of climbing in this ride, too? We set out to do a slow ride, but in the beginning, a guy passed us on the flat part of Strawberry Hill Rd, like "hey you two dorks." I could tell he was going to slow on the hill and I got a "shock of adrenaline" as my son used to say when he was racing. I dropped him on the curve near the top of the hill, leaving DH to wonder what had got into me. I never do this. But, this tired me out and I struggled for the rest of the ride.
I should probably take a few days off from everything, but I'm just not willing to do that now. When we were about 5 miles from home, I ate a Shot Block, which did make me feel better. When I got back, I noticed the temperature was 89 degrees and it was 82 when we left. I think the heat got to me, too, although it's not humid.
I will not be riding to boot camp at 4:45 AM tomorrow.

[velo]

I didn't ride yesterday. I was getting sick on Friday and yesterday was not feeling up to snuff. I considered just going out on the trail for a short ride, but the heat was atrocious. It never made it out of the 80's overnight Friday night and I wanted to sleep a little later than 6am, so when I got up at nearly 8am, it was already over 90F with bad humidity. Rest day. Then this morning, after coughing up some gunk (sorry for the gross visual) and my throat stopped hurting, I got out before it got too hot. Got in 25, but felt off the whole time. I don't feel *bad*, just coughing a little and some congestion. As usual, I was glad I did it after the fact, though. After today, we're supposed to get a break in the heat, so I can ride this week.

[Kubla]

(Chatnoire, so sorry to hear of your accident. Hope you are feeling a little better and that your recovery will be speedy.)

I really wanted to ride yesterday and had planned to head out shortly after breakfast.

However, though it was overcast much of the day, the humidity was horrific. I opted instead to use that time slot to clean the corral...and save the ride for today when it would be drier. At least if I became overcome by the heat I could stop what I was doing and return to the house.

The humidity was lower today, but the temperature soared near 90. I managed to get an early start and was pleased to log 20 miles of pleasant riding on many tree-lined roads. (I drank two large bottles of water...should I be carrying anything different in this oppressive weather?)

[murielalex]

Did 64 miles, which is the longest ride I've done before. Had to stop for about 20 minutes and cool off at 48 miles, and went through six 21 oz. bottles of water. Other than my legs being toast, I'm surprised I feel so good.

[goldfinch]

Did 64 miles, which is the longest ride I've done before. Had to stop for about 20 minutes and cool off at 48 miles, and went through six 21 oz. bottles of water. Other than my legs being toast, I'm surprised I feel so good.

Hey, congratulations on the metric century!

[nscrbug]

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Chatnoire! We (hubby, friend, and I) rode 100 today...our 2nd century of the season so far. It was much cooler out this morning, so I sort of had a feeling that we would shoot for 100 today. Yesterday, we rode 63 miles in extreme heat and humidity...which was utterly miserable. My Garmin indicated that it was 103 degrees at about 9:15am. In reality, it was probably more like 97 or 98 degrees (Garmin always seems a bit on the high side with temps)...but when it's that hot that early in the morning, it feels all the same to me...which is pretty awful. Glad to have gotten my 100-miler for July out of the way...now I don't have to think about one for at least a month.

Linda

[lovelygamer]

Did 64 miles, which is the longest ride I've done before. Had to stop for about 20 minutes and cool off at 48 miles, and went through six 21 oz. bottles of water. Other than my legs being toast, I'm surprised I feel so good.

Go go M! That's awesome. Happy resting and refueling.

[Owlie]

Heal quickly, chatnoire!
And Murielalex, congratulations on the metric!

20.2 miles before work. I did the second half as intervals until the trail got too crowded to do it safely.