August Rides

[Crankin]

In both of the cases I cited, the families had been contacted and there were no issues. It's the small town New England attitude that is hurting advocacy, because each city and town is a fifedom unto itself... townies running amok. If you are from here, you understand what I mean.

[north woods gal]

I will do my best to send some of our traditional late August cool down weather your way, Crankin and anyone else who needs it. We'll be just tickling 70 for a high, this next week. Normal for us.

[Crankin]

I still laugh at the wierd looks I get from some, when I ride my bike to the gym. Not from those in my 5:45 am circuit training class, but from the others who are walking in or driving up when I arrive. One even asked, "How can you get up that hill?"

[ny biker]

I walk to the gym, down the big hill to get there and up the big hill to get home. In winter I see most people leaving (going out the back door to the garage) wearing shorts and a light jacket, while I'm bundled up in my long down coat, scarf, hat (sometimes two hats), mittens (sometimes with wool glove liners), wool socks and Ugg boots.

So I did the weekly hill ride after work on Wednesday. Tried another route change that ended up making me climb a really steep hill, oh well. Forgot the cue sheet I had written up for a short extension toward the end, tried it anyway from memory, ended up going up another steep hill to a dead end at a school. Oh well. I might actually do the dead end to the school on purpose in the future. Also I had some problems with my contact lenses, possibly from ragweed or some other late summer pollen. I had to stop and put eye drops in my eyes at one point, and was a little worried the lenses would come out and leave me to finish the ride in blur. I guess I'll wear my glasses next time.

This weekend I'm looking at doing a ride with the club that I don't really like, because the route looks good. None of my friends are available to come with me and I know I'll be dropped within a 1/4 mile due to pace inflation and no sweep, so I'm going to start a half hour early. Also I modified the route a bit to add a second rest stop which I think is necessary on a hot day, and then changed a few things at the end to use more scenic and lower-traffic rural roads. The risk is that I'll be alone with no one to help if something goes wrong, but by starting early I'm hoping to have someone behind me for much of the ride. And I'll send the route to a few friends that I can call in case something goes really wrong.

[rebeccaC]

The risk is that I'll be alone with no one to help if something goes wrong,

nah i know nothings going to go too wrong ....have a ride that makes you happy and satisfied!!!!

stopped on my commute this morning and on my early afternoon return to take some photos. Off to some longer rides on peaceful wine valley and shaded mountain roads up north…..and massages…

safe rides for everyone....

[Crankin]

Went out to do a 47 mile ride and realized we hadn't downloaded the route...
So we just explored some quiet roads in Lincoln, Sudbury, Stow, and back through Acton to home. Saw people blueberry picking at one farm, but it was just before a climb, so we didn't stop; I wanted to get that over with.
I had an embarrassing moment that hasn't happened in a long time. We rode up a new street, a short, steep hill. It flattened out where the street intersected with a main road. DH turned left, I heard cars, and I guess my pedal was in a slightly awkward position as i stopped. My cleat slid on the pavement and I couln't unclip my other foot, as I was already falling! I was not in the middle of the main road, but cars stopped, and I waved them on. Took me a bit to unclip and get up! Oy. No injuries to me or my bike, but I am sure i will be sore.
A decent 35 mile ride, though.

[blackhillsbiker]

Went on a nice long ride by myself Wednesday evening after work (20+ miles). Today I went on a longer ride with a good friend. I was pleasantly surprised to be able to keep up. She was on a road bike, but the Rove is no slouch. I'm ridiculously happy to find a bike that is comfortable for me.