June Riding

[Pax]

Glad you got in a ride, Emily, and I imagine the trainer was a bit smoother than a road.

That laminate was what was in my folks last Class C, same thing with the separation, mom was very unhappy about because the open grooves held too much dirt. If dad had lived he'd planned on pulling it up and installing vinyl.

[Crankin]

It's 48 degrees and raining.
Is it March?

[ny biker]

70s here with sun and a cool breeze. Cloudy, 60s tomorrow with possible rain. Of course the A/C is on full-blast at work which makes it even worse. I am still bringing the big orange tote bag of extra bike clothes to every ride -- even on the warm days I seem to need an extra layer at some point. We are expecting summer heat and humidity next week, however, so I think the big orange tote bag will finally go into the closet until the fall.

[Crankin]

Yes, it is going to be 90 here by Monday. The ride I am leading Friday may be a little iffy, with rain, but it's still kind of unsure; the storm might be south enough to only hit the Cape. Saturday will be nice, but the ride we lead doesn't start until 12:30, so hopefully we will be back before late pm thunderstorms. Our happy hour/dinner is under a tent at a local farm will happen even if it's storming. The happy hour starts at 3:30, but by the time we run home (4 miles) and shower, it's usually close to 4:30 when we return. I cannot sit in sweaty bike clothes for 3 hours after a ride.

[rebeccaC]

Good to see you’ve found a way to keep spinning Emily!!! Hoping for rides outside sooner than you expect.

NWG…you’re not a pioneer woman…you’re a good warrior woman ....who possess a determined spirit, an attitude that drives your actions towards your goals. When faced with limitations, disappointment or opposition, a warrior woman only gets more determined to make what she envisions happen.....that you are!!


NY….hoping the lump is just an temporary inconvenience...perhaps fixed by a beautiful leather saddle!!

To celebrate my last cycle of chemo/radiation I postponed it for a few days so I could feel good enough to ride one of my favorite roads that runs parallel to the base of the eastern sierra mountains and to just get back to the desert and it’s peaceful ways. We started at mono lake just after the sunrise and rode towards the Sierra’s and then rode old grade road. A flat 36 mile ride which took most of the day with stops for quick breaks, photography and just absorbing the views. My longest ride in what seems forever and it felt good.

Mono lake








happy California cows on old grade rd.












On the drive home we stopped at the Manzanar obelisk which stands for the “place of consolation for the spirit of all mankind”. When there i always say prayers for the recognition of the tragedy that the internment camps were and with the hope of keeping that kind of fear and response from ever happening again in the U.S.

[emily_in_nc]

rebecca, such a stunning place and what a thing to celebrate! Sending good juju for your health going forward. Hope the big C is gone FOREVER.

NWG, I hear ya. We lived on acreage twice and were very outdoorsy, though I left the tree cutting to DH. But on our second rural lot of 11 acres, we cut and cleared all the trees for our house build...hauled 'em into a pile with chains and my DH's truck! So, I have a bit of that pioneer spirit in me too. I don't dress up or even wear makeup hardly ever these days and live in t-shirts and shorts (or jeans, depending on season) as well. I actually miss getting a little dressed up (just a little, I don't do fancy very well) and going out to eat. In our RVing lifestyle, there's not a lot of that since we usually have to bike or walk to restaurants so have to wear comfortable shoes!

[emily_in_nc]

Crankin, so sorry to hear that your sinuses are acting up again! You have really had a time with that. Hope you can get some relief soon and be well for your trip. Sending healing wishes....