I had a pretty good ride today! I did 37.6 miles and it was gorgeous outside! I rode through the Temecula wine country and through the foothills. I did take a couple of pics (I'm posting one) as it was a perfect day. As some of you may have read elsewhere, I am a downhill wienie... however, I am starting to see improvement on the downhills which makes me SO happy!
I meant to do 40 but my hand was really hurting and my right foot was really hot! Normally, I would've taken another run around the block or something to get to 40 but it was starting to get pretty hot so I figured I'd just have to be happy with the 37.6!
Overall it was a fabulous day for riding!!!
Tracy
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05-24-2006, 07:53 PM #1
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05-24-2006, 08:08 PM #2
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I got up at 5am (ouch) to beat the heat and ride this morning. Rode up South Mountain....lots of other bikes, but only one car I saw. Pleasant temps, good ride....after I did the mountain I rode down a closed road for a few miles. Got in 22.8 miles total for a great morning ride!
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05-24-2006, 08:08 PM #3
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I took my new Trek 7300 hybrid out for it's first long ride after picking it up Monday. Had to stop three times to get the seat adjusted right. Rode 25.5 miles, previous personal best was 20. Beautiful day and a new bike, is life great or what!
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05-24-2006, 08:13 PM #4
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Went for a short ride this afternoon and as I was nearing a stop sign I hear a cyclist behind me. When I stop I realize its not one but five very fine looking male cyclists. They all say hi and we proceed across the intersection and down the road. Just watching the guys riding ahead of me put a smile on my face. I love riding and I love watching others ride and these guys looked like they were having a blast. I rarely see other riders and if I do its usually only one or two so this was a treat.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Amelia Earhart
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05-24-2006, 08:16 PM #5
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Heya Trekhawk!
Does your DH know you're out oogling the cute boy cyclists???? Ummmm, I'm tellin'
sorry, couldn't resist!
I'd so love to be up riding where you are... just jealous!
Trac'
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05-24-2006, 08:21 PM #6
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LOL - he is in Hawaii (with work) probably oogling bikini clad babes so I think its only fair that I oogle too.
Originally Posted by tprevost
Heya Trekhawk!
Does your DH know you're out oogling the cute boy cyclists???? Ummmm, I'm tellin'
sorry, couldn't resist!
I'd so love to be up riding where you are... just jealous!
Trac'
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Amelia Earhart
2005 Trek 5000 road/Avocet 02 40W
2006 Colnago C50 road/SSM Atola
2005 SC Juliana SL mtb/WTB Laser V
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05-24-2006, 09:15 PM #7
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30 miles on the Burke-Gilman/Sammamish River Trail today, half in sun, half in rain. Tailwind on the way home! I LOVE that. Great ride, got dirty, wet, and happy. Ate no bugs this time but probably inhaled a fair amount of cottonwood fluff. Roughage. Wiped my bike off per Denise Goldberg's advice, lubed chain too. Going again tomorrow! And in 10 days, doing a 54-mile tandem ride around Anglesey island, north of Wales. Okay, I'm a little excited about that.
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05-25-2006, 07:12 AM #8
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My ride was a beat down.
1) It was 91F and the wind was gusting up to 25 mph.
2) My legs were sore from working with my running coach the day before. My hamstrings hurt so much, it hurt to walk and sit. I also found out that it hurt to pedal into headwind.
3) I just felt drained.
4) We got stuck on a road waiting for a train as it backed up and pulled forward... for about 15 minutes.
5) We got caught at every freaking red light.
6) My average for this ride is typically 17 mph. My average this time was 14 mph... yes, you can SEE how HORRIBLE it was.
7) 8 miles into the ride I seriously contemplated turning around. In the end though, I took a short cut and took 3 miles off the ride. Which worked out nicely for this poor lost soul from our group. He lost the main group and was wandering around. If we hadn't gone that route, who knows how long he would have been out there.
So, not a great ride. I should have read what my legs were telling me and just gone home to rest.
Oh well, one bad ride is not the end of the world. It will be better this weekend."Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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05-25-2006, 07:46 AM #9
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Commuted to work, then rode to the Staff Picnic where I realized my bar-end light that I'd stuck in there that mornign was gone. I didn't have time to retrace my route (it had fallen out once before... I k new I shoulda hit it with the ductape!)
Then I had to do some driving (so, of course, it rained, as it is allowed to do if I am not riding). At least I haven't forgotten how...
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