November 2 Weekend Rides

[Owlie]

I did 19.2 miles this evening. The time change, I think, has been the final nail in the coffin of my ability to ride on weekdays. (And my boss schedules me for prime riding time on weekends now. Ugh!)

[marni]

did a 43 mile ride Saturday for the Idependence Fund, a local organization that raises money to buy specially adapted bicycles and wheel chairs for disabled veterans and had the honor of riding for a bit with a double amputee in a hand crank who did 43 miles. The spirit and courage these guys show is amazing, especially since the last 18 miles were against a really nasty and uremitting headwind. How bad was it? My speed droped from 16mph to barely being able to stay at 12 mph and to top it off the last mile was a sneaky incline with a sharp bump at the end. Sort of nasty since the entire other25 miles were totally flat.

[TrekDianna]

My partner and I did 20.5 today and lots of climbing. She's pretty impressive. I am not sure I would be doing this so soon after surgery.

[Becky]

Did one of the shop MTB rides yesterday. We did 12.1 miles. I learned that I have forgotten how to dress for 40s and windy on the mountain bike. The funny thing is that I know exactly how to dress for that on the road bike... The only thing I remembered is that I like my thermal knickers at these temps. The rest was a WAG. I also learned that I need an easier gear on my singlespeed when there's a lot of leaf cover. I kept breaking traction when I stood to climb.

[Trek-chick]

Did 22 miles on Sat. Was chilly but very light wind. I need new gloves!!! I have Pearl Izumi Women's Cyclone Gel Gloves.

Hands got cold near end of ride but, it was a slow ride through some heavy traffic areas to get to the MUP. The traffic stressed me out more than usual so, i may just drive to the parking area next time and ride more on the MUP--so much more enjoyable.