August Rides

[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.

[rebeccaC]

I'm ridiculously happy to find a bike that is comfortable for me.

that IS such a good feeling ....glad you are enjoying the Rove....it's a well designed bike!!!

We did a nice 46 mile ride from Calistoga to Yountville and back on mostly quiet roads with beautiful Napa Valley scenery. A pleasant stop at the Bouchon Bakery in Yountville for heirloom tomato and brie sandwiches, iced tea and a BIG bag of oatmeal, pecan and pouched raisin cookies and a box of French macaron’s to go. Tomorrow we are doing a longer 80+ mile ride with some good climbing over Howell mountain into the Pope Valley then to Lake Berryessa and back through Rutherford.
Temps in the high 70's in the afternoons. Low clouds this morning made for a cooler ride.
Solage Spa ftw!!!!!....well, and now eating cookies on our very private large patio. Feeling relaxed………

[north woods gal]

Continue to work on MTB trails our 7acres and an adjoining undeveloped 3 acres. Now at almost a mile of trails, all loops and all interconnecting. With my AWOL sense of direction, I wouldn't be surprised if I managed to get turned around and lost on my own property at some point.

I do finish each day, though, with an hour of riding the trails, which nets me about 5 total miles. Good workout, too, because some very steep climbs right the limit of what I can handle and not stall out, though I do have to hit them just right. Leaves me panting and short of breath in a way that I never experience with my road biking.

I do miss my roadwork, though. The open road is calling to me, as always. Love the challenge and variety of MTB riding, but I am ever so addicted to the rapture that comes with flying down a beautiful paved road. Oh, well, preaching to the choir, here, but nice to be on a forum where everyone understands.

[rebeccaC]

Great 4 days of riding, relaxing, eating and spa pampering in the Napa Valley. Longest ride was 84 miles on Sunday with the rest of the days being 32 to 56. Got into the high 80's today but we rode in the morning and did some shopping in the afternoon. Alex doesn’t want to leave tomorrow. She’s outside on the patio looking at property for sale on her computer at the moment.
Solage resort in Calistoga ftw!!!!!!!

[azfiddle]

Just popping in to say hi. I have been doing a lot of commuting, and rode two 25-ish mile rides on the weekend, so nothing super long (it's still summer in the desert here so not so fun to be out midday). I had a record 4 commutes last week.

[Crankin]

I commuted yesterday.
Today, I went to the funeral of my best friend's mom from my hometown (it was actually a joyous occasion, she was 90) and then went to see my granddaughter.
I don't feel guilty about not riding.