Good post, Sky.
I've been riding a lot. Today in Florida it is cold and windy. A riding buddy came by and asked if I wanted to ride. I said no. It felt kind of weird to turn down a ride.But life is short, I am retired, and I can sit on the couch today.
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03-03-2013, 10:22 AM #1
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03-03-2013, 10:32 AM #2
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5X on the life is short- get out and ride...glad I did (: (The work was there when I got back...it doesn't run away..haha)
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03-03-2013, 10:54 AM #3
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It's cold here today but I've signed up for a 48-mile ride on April 27 so my winter break is officially over. The bike is set up on the trainer and I'm about to ride it.
Desperately hoping for better weather next weekend (and no snow on Wednesday).
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03-03-2013, 05:28 PM #4
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Great story and an inspiration. I'm starting to get sick of the trainer and I'm even one of those odd balls that enjoy the trainer a little. Ready to get outside more. Temps aren't all the issue...I'll ride when it's cold, and not windy...it's the slick and slushy roads for me. Would have been out today (above freezing and relatively clear roads), but had family here. Life truly is short, so enjoying some quality time with dear ol' Dad was worth not being out there
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03-03-2013, 08:19 PM #5
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03-04-2013, 12:00 AM #6
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57 degrees are forecast for Saturday!!! Yayyyyyy!!!! However, I've a little 70-floor stair climb Saturday morning for the American Lung Association but I AM going to ride that afternoon. Even if it is just a couple of blocks
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03-06-2013, 06:11 PM #7
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Catrin, you are a crazy woman - I like it
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03-06-2013, 07:17 PM #8
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You ARE nuts.
Originally Posted by Catrin
57 degrees are forecast for Saturday!!! Yayyyyyy!!!! However, I've a little 70-floor stair climb Saturday morning for the American Lung Association but I AM going to ride that afternoon. Even if it is just a couple of blocks
I'll definitely be riding Saturday, since it's supposed to be warm and as of Sunday had the day off.
First ride of the year on the road bike, I think!
At least I don't leave slime trails.
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03-08-2013, 01:51 PM #9
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I like this, thanks. Originally Posted by Anelia
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03-08-2013, 02:55 PM #10
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Sky - thanks for the reminder.
Catrin - you are funny! Had forgotten about that video. Look at how old the bikes are!To train a dog, you must be more interesting than dirt.
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