November 2 Weekend Rides

[Owlie]

I should be able to get a ride in tomorrow, as I'm off work and not doing overly-taxing experiments this weekend (they're all prep work followed by 6 hours of waiting). Nothing too long, maybe 25 miles.

[girlontheroad]

I am so happy that I got to ride today as I've been off the bike since the beginning of September after a hysterectomy. Only made it 12 miles, but it was the first ride back and the weather was gorgeous!!

[gocard]

Glad you are well enough to ride again, girlontheroad! Any ride is better than no ride at all.

[murielalex]

It was the most gorgeous day! Did 80 miles with a group of fun people. The crazy thing is that I fell asleep last night without meaning to and woke up late this morning, and forgot I had a brand new saddle on as a scrambled out the door to meet everyone. Also forgot the chamois cream. Fortunately, it worked out great. I think I have a winner.

[velo]

That's awesome, Murielalex! The right saddle makes all the difference.

I was hoping to ride today, but it's spitting hail and some wintery mix, so I decided to just do an hour on the trainer instead. I was able to get about 43 miles in yesterday and the day before in some nice weather, although Thursday was windy. Like Crankin, I was focused on a goal and know that our days are numbered for 2012. I got a late start in the year because I just started back to cycling over the summer and the spring was gone before I got back to riding. I was looking at my log and it says that I started back to riding on June 22 (I had thought it was earlier, but not what I had written down). I will pass the 3,000 mile mark this week if the weather holds (need 12 miles according to my computer). So, as far as I'm concerned, I've met the goal I set for this year, but will take any day outside that I can get. Hopefully that will be tomorrow.

[TrekDianna]

We did 16.5 today and at a fairly good pace. I am impressed. My partner just passed the 2 month mark after total knee replacement. She's going great!

[thekarens]

Just a short ride today. Kept cadence above 75, mostly above 90. But, next time, I should remember that, though I don't need to be completely color coordinated, Superman colors with School Bus Yellow, a touch of hot pink (gloves), and periwinkle blue arm warmers isn't the best plan.

At least my shoes were neutral.

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At least there was no chance of someone not seeing you

[nuliajuk]

We had a big heavy wet snow storm on Thursday and now the roads are packed with ice. I guess my Sunday ride will be indoors on the trainer.

[girlontheroad]

Glad you are well enough to ride again, girlontheroad! Any ride is better than no ride at all.

Thanks gocard. Yes, and after being off the bike for about 8 weeks my ride yesterday and today were even more savored than normal.