June 2 ride reports

[bikerz]

Wow TG - sounds like a great ride! It looked beautiful out there today - I didn't get to ride, but I think I'll be heading out very early tomorrow morning to beat the heat.

[KnottedYet]

I did 3 miles around my neighborhood, trying to fine-tune my Terry Sport. I think I got it right now. It's a bit narrower and a lot harder than my Serfas, but when I had one 8 or 9 years ago I really loved it.

I'm developing Brooks envy, too. (B67)

Didn't see any alligators or flowers on my ride, but I did p.o. a dog who tried very hard to chase me. His chain brought him up short!

[uk elephant]

I know it's a bit late to be posting Friday's ride reports on Sunday, but I wanted to brag. The day didn't start off that good. Had a flat before even leaving home, but fixed it all on my own ( ) and left for work only half an hour later than normal. Unfortunately that meant getting the slow train and getting to work an hour later than normal. Luckily I work with academics and have very flexible hours. Heading home again at the end of the day, I decided to just keep pedalling and see how far I got. I usually cycle almost half way home (19mi) and catch the train the rest of the way, but the weather was glorious and I wasn't in a rush to get home to make dinner (BF was in the pub with friends). I ended up cycling all the way home. All 40something miles. And being very annoyed at myself for forgetting to turn on my cyclocomputer! But it was a great ride. Even included several hills. First up over the highest point in Essex, then up another hill nearly as big. And lots of little ups and downs. But I made it home in just over 3 hours. And to celebrate, BF and I got a nice curry for dinner. Mmmmmm coconut nan! And best thing is, I wasn't even sore the next day! just a bit achy in one knee...

[DrBee]

Awesome UK! Very cool!

[Duck on Wheels]

So the saddle and pedals and bike shorts are working well? YIPPEE!!! (and I do agree about the coconut nan, a worthy self-congratulatory treat!)