November 2 Weekend Rides

[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.

[Crankin]

Just a short 16.5 mile ride in between my final studying and errands. It's really nice out, but I was suffering the whole way; back, hands, and one knee at the end. This is what happens when you have been sitting down for days on end and not doing the exercises the PT gave you.

[redrhodie]

Crankin, why are you in PT? I must have missed that post. Hope you're okay.

I haven't been riding that much lately because I've been trying to build up my ferritin level (which could be contributing to my hair shed--which, by the way, has gotten much better and I have lots of new growth!). So, I have only been riding easy and on perfect days, so as not to deplete my stores. But since the hair is coming back, I did 2 rides this weekend. Friday's ride was great until I got the heart attack call from my brother (as mentioned in thread drift). Then it was crazy fast trying to get to him. I can do without that kind of motivation ever again, thank you.

Today was really cold. Since I've been not riding much, I was a little nervous that 40° would be too cold, but I was fine. I just did my easiest 18 mile loop. The wind was blowing pretty good, and when it's like that, there's pretty much no way not to work, but I felt okay. Feeling like I can start building fitness again, but if my hair starts shedding again, I'll back off.

[FlyingScot]

14 miles for me today. Very short but this is my first season for cold weather rides so I'm trying to figure out the clothing thing. I'm over dressing on top and my feet are getting cold. I'm hoping to do 35-40 tomorrow. My riding partner is just becoming convinced that riding in cold weather isn't so bad after all. She's a trooper. In 8 weeks she's increased her speed from 7mph to an average of 17+.

[Giulianna23]

15 short but hard road miles Friday. Had a good workout even though it was a short ride. Wanted to do more but it got dark pretty quick. No riding yesterday and 2 hours Mountain biking today . Cant wait to ride again... it looks like we are getting pretty fair weather this week... and no rain!....woohooo I hope it stays that way.

[DebSP]

Today I went to Mountain Equipment Co-Op and purchased wind resistant tights, a merino wool, tank style undershirt and a windproof beanie cap. Then I came home dressed in all my new gear and went out for a 15 km ride around the block. It was only 3 degree celsius (37 fahrenheit) and I didn't have tights. I was riding against a north wind and so I really appreciated the tights! Unfortunately with the time change it is now going to get dark so early that it makes it hard for me to get out after work so I might not get too many more rides in this season.

[Jiffer]

I did the club ride, Saturday with my "former" cycling partner, Dawn. Life changes have kept us from riding together much. Me with health issues and her with a full time job. We've done a handful of rides together over the past year, very slow because of me, but Saturday we got to actually do a club ride together for the first time in a year and a half. We did the shortest, least climbing route, which very few club members even do anymore. Just under 23 miles, but at a moderate to hard effort, which was fun. Felt like the good old days . . . sort of.

[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.