October Rides

[Crankin]

Very nice, Bike Dutchess.
I accomplished my metric for my metric birthday. We didn't leave until close to 11:30. Set out to do our flat loop, and rode back to Concord center, so we could pee and I had to take my base layer off! I had already changed out my glove liners and head cover. Then, we rode to west Acton for lunch. That was 25 miles. We probably sat a bit too long at lunch, but on we went to the Delaney Reservation in Stow, about 6 more miles. So, at the half way point, we realized we needed to either make the ride shorter, or speed up. DH had his "big" light, I did not, but I did have a light. It got a bit cloudy after this, but we spent a long time on main roads that are flat-ish. At least it was in places i haven't ridden in awhile, through Maynard, Sudbury, Lincoln, and back to Concord. We knew we wouldn't have enough once we were heading toward home, so first, we rode to Verrill Farm, to use the bathroom, I ate a Shot Block, and took the glove liners off. Eleven miles left. Got to Concord Center, in a round about way, and took a loop around the center, but when we got close to our area, we knew we would have to go past our street. We did, and ended up with 61.1. I feel pretty good, only my left toes started cramping near the end. Of course, this route was flat for us, about 2,200 ft. of climbing.
On to Cuban food!

[rebeccaC]

three of us did a nice city ride into west hollywood to a friends. stopped to have lunch, take some street art photos and buy some makeup supplies. At the moment I have a pallid anemic face and exposed skin, bloodstained lips, black lipstick over and under my eyes, blackish purple bruises, blood dripping down my chin and neck onto my tank top, open wounds on both arms and I’m ready to party this Halloween night

[ny biker]

Very nice, Bike Dutchess.
I accomplished my metric for my metric birthday. We didn't leave until close to 11:30. Set out to do our flat loop, and rode back to Concord center, so we could pee and I had to take my base layer off! I had already changed out my glove liners and head cover. Then, we rode to west Acton for lunch. That was 25 miles. We probably sat a bit too long at lunch, but on we went to the Delaney Reservation in Stow, about 6 more miles. So, at the half way point, we realized we needed to either make the ride shorter, or speed up. DH had his "big" light, I did not, but I did have a light. It got a bit cloudy after this, but we spent a long time on main roads that are flat-ish. At least it was in places i haven't ridden in awhile, through Maynard, Sudbury, Lincoln, and back to Concord. We knew we wouldn't have enough once we were heading toward home, so first, we rode to Verrill Farm, to use the bathroom, I ate a Shot Block, and took the glove liners off. Eleven miles left. Got to Concord Center, in a round about way, and took a loop around the center, but when we got close to our area, we knew we would have to go past our street. We did, and ended up with 61.1. I feel pretty good, only my left toes started cramping near the end. Of course, this route was flat for us, about 2,200 ft. of climbing.
On to Cuban food!

Congrats and happy birthday!

[Crankin]

Did a very little 11 mile ride on my actual birthday. It's 65 out, and gorgeous, actually was up to 68 at one point. But, I had a stupid training at work from 12-1, right in the middle of the day. So, by the time i came home and had lunch, I decided just getting some fresh air would be good. Probably will ride to work tomorrow and then Friday I am co-leading a ride. It's supposed to be in the 70s.
ETA: Ha, I just forgot I have a client at 8:30 AM... I also go to a class at the gym at 5:45. So, since I don't want to ride to the gym at 5 AM, do the class, then ride to work (although that is only about 3 miles), I guess I won't be riding tomorrow!

[emily_in_nc]

Happy birthday, Crankin! Attachment 17841

[Crankin]

Thanks, Emily.