May 17 Weekend Rides

[Giulianna23]

Had a social ride scheduled last Friday had to cancel due to heavy rain. Went on a 25 mile ride with a group in Fishers Saturday....nice group and ride but the streets get very busy at certain spots so you gotta be very alert. It does not bother me to much because I usually commute to work and I am kinda used to the traffic. Then on Sunday had a very nice 18 mile ride that I organized . It was a small group of 5 but we had the best time ever...the ride was early in the morning at 9:00 a.m. and through back country roads around my area. A pretty nice ride with some nice rolling hills, some climbs and downhills that gives you in a short period of time a nice overall workout. There were hardly any winds and the roads were empty and peaceful . It was like everyone stayed at home to let us have the roads for ourselves. We even saw a few Turtles crossing the roads like even they knew it was safe to cross...LOL. After that in the afternoon spent some time with the family at Eagle Creek park and even scored about 7 more miles riding with the family. I can't complain I had a very good riding weekend.

[AppleTree]

Did the Haul Ash Ride (to commemorate the eruption of Mt. St. Helens) from Redhook brewery to Freemont - a 42 mile round trip. Sounded like a nice social ride, all on the bike trail, relaxed pace, etc. Only they let loose about 1000 riders on the trail all at once. Crazy-ness ensued... I will never do that again. I was behind a woman in the midst of all that talking on her freaking cell phone... The mid-point stop was a pub into which said 1000 riders tried to pack in all at once, and they wouldn't let you out of if you had any kind of a drink in your hand. I have issues being in a place that packed in and noisy for very long.

But, we were very fortunate with the weather, it threatened rain a few times, but never really did, stayed cool and overcast, perfect riding weather. And as crowded as it was, I managed to get a 13.5 mph, which is good for me!

Sunday was the antidote... we went out by ourselves on the Centennial Trail. It was like heaven, quiet and only a few other bikes. Although it did sprinkle a bit on us, I didn't care, and did a peaceful 16 miles of beautiful country riding.

Luvmyguys, 66 miles is no small thing, congratulations are due!

[lauraelmore1033]

I did a hilly 61 mile ride with the Cascade Club training group. Started in Renton, went out to Hobart and did a loop of Mercer Island on the way back to the start. I have dreaded each and every one of these rides, and it takes everything I have to get up early and just get there, but by the time the ride is over, I'm rolling back to the car belting out a triumphant chorus of "We Are The Champions" and generally feeling pleased with myself. That feeling never lasts and soon I am dreading the next ride. Next weeks ride is 75 miles with 3600 feet of climbing and I'm already feeling that resistance building.

[velo]

I did an organized ride this weekend and I have to say that I was extremely surprised and pleased that my garmin told me I managed to ride over 2400 ft. of ascent here in Flatland, during the course of the 67 miles. Who'd a thunk we could get any "elevation" here in this flattest part of the Midwest! That was the most "climbing" I've done since living here, I think. Went out for an easy ride on Sunday for about 20 miles and that got me my first 200 mile week this year. Extended the weekend into Monday morning for a very beautiful sunrise ride of 25 before work. Turned out to be a very nice weekend!

[rebeccaC]

My first post on this forum. One of the things I enjoy, besides riding, is photography. I usually carry a camera in my handlebar bag to take photos of some of my rides here in Southern California. The weekend of the 18th/19th I rode/hiked in Joshua Tree National Park.