November Rides

[AppleTree]

I need to dig out my toe covers. 30 miles on the rail trail, it was chilly today, foggy, damp and cool, I never really did warm up today. I had two layers of tights, a winter jersey with a base layer, wool socks and a wool neck gaiter... It was in the low 50s most of the day, but felt colder. At least it wasn't raining. We are in for a bout of rainy days over the next few weeks I think. It might be dry tomorrow morning, so will take that opportunity while I can, maybe do 15 to 20 miles!

[shootingstar]

Did a grand total of 20 km.....wanted to squeeze in cycling, then produce / grocery shopping by bike to farmers' market and then, grocery store before first snow fell.

I was right --it snowed within 1 hr. after I got home.

[marni]

did the Independence ride today. This is a ride that follows the principles of Joey's shoes, for every Independence ride jersey purchased, a handicapped veteran rider gets a jersey. in addition to that, the funds raised go toward buying specialized wheelchairs and bikes for handicapped veterans.

we started out in the mid 50's and ended in the mid 60's/ Some pretty heavy (15-2 0 mph headwinds that shifted around to a quartering headwind by the time we headed back. So inspiring
to pass a group of blind veterans riding with partners, and several hand cranked bikes. Aside from the cold it was sunny.

all in all we did 42 miles in 2:45 which was not too bad considering the wind.

[salsabike]

did the Independence ride today. This is a ride that follows the principles of Joey's shoes, for every Independence ride jersey purchased, a handicapped veteran rider gets a jersey. in addition to that, the funds raised go toward buying specialized wheelchairs and bikes for handicapped veterans.

we started out in the mid 50's and ended in the mid 60's/ Some pretty heavy (15-2 0 mph headwinds that shifted around to a quartering headwind by the time we headed back. So inspiring
to pass a group of blind veterans riding with partners, and several hand cranked bikes. Aside from the cold it was sunny.

all in all we did 42 miles in 2:45 which was not too bad considering the wind.

Marni, that ride and that cause sound awesome.

[rebeccaC]

Sometimes I need to be in a place that’s good for my soul, a place to clear my mind, bring me peace, ignite my creativity, give me clarity and lets me be still, feel calm and be connected to nature. Joshua Tree National Park is one of my magical spiritual heavens to bike, hike and climb in......to just be

[Blueberry]

rebeccaC - those photos are beautiful! Thank you for sharing them!

I did a short ride today. It's been a few years since I've done much cold (or cool) weather riding (have mostly ridden the trainer), so I'm having to re-learn what clothing works and what doesn't. Thin top and a jacket, plus tights, gloves and a helmet cover was too much for 50 degrees today. Also forgot how much slower I am (or feel) when it's cold and windy. SO glad to get outside, though!

[azfiddle]

Rebecca C, loved your photos. I grew in southern California and sent some time out there. We camped there in June en route to northern California from Arizona. It was gorgeous and we did a short ride from the Cottonwood campground .

My ride this weekend was in the only 90 minute space I could carve out between other activities- I rode up to Saguaro NP, around the 8 mile loop and back home - 24 miles total. It was a little windy but the wind blew me up the hill to the park and didn't slow me down so much coming home. Fall finally got here with some cooler temps.

[Bones8]

Great pictures, RebeccaC