November 10 weekend rides

[OakLeaf]

What a glorious day. I read that it's not Indian Summer until after November 11 - if it's on November 11, does it count?

I still can't climb hills at all without aggravating the numbness, but I'm continuing to build, and today was a milestone: for the first time in months I rode farther than I had to drive to the bike path (which is the nearest flat place to ride) - 25 miles.

It was extra nice because I came up on two other women from my club whom I hadn't seen since the spring, and chatted with them for a couple of miles.

So glad to be out.

[Crankin]

I did not ride yesterday, as I caught up on chores I put off until after my exam. I did go on a 4 mile hike on my local trail from my neighborhood; I had not been in there since last early spring, because of the tic situation.
Today we did 33 miles from Boxborough to Groton and back. An old favorite ride, with the part on a busy road re-routed to a different road, which was very nice. It's warmish, about 61, but very windy. For once, I brought appropriate changes of gear to deal with rising temperatures and I was fueled and hydrated properly. We rode slowly, and I really enjoyed myself and felt good. Stopped to eat our sandwiches at Groton Dunstable HS, where there was a judges tables by the field and a nice port a potty. What more could a cyclist want?

[gocard]

Went out for a ride on a beautiful crisp autumn day. It was in the low 60s, blue skies and very windy, which made it feel a lot colder on a bike. I rode 21 miles, on one of my favorite routes but it felt so much harder this time since I was riding against the wind. I went slower than I did previously, but it was some good resistance training. Love the freedom and fresh air I get from riding my road bike! It's so much better than riding on a stationary one.

[TrekDianna]

cold, rainy and windy today, but we did 35.03 miles.