how slow am I?

[caligurl]

At the Death Ride last year my pace was 11.22 mph. I won't get to try to beat that time this weekend because of my pulmonary embolism, but I am hopeful that I can come back next year and post a strong "slow" time for that ride.

Point is - no one knows what terrain, conditions, whatever anyone is riding. Just get on your bike and ride.

good luck on your ride this weekend! please be careful!!!!

everyone one of my epic rides (which of course aren't as epic as the death ride or your doubles)... have all be PROUDLY completed... but completed slowly (or rather to the best of my ability!)... but hey.... i finished! and THAT was what important to ME!

[Lise]

No riding for the MP this weekend, right?

[maillotpois]

No riding for the MP this weekend, right?

That's right. Looking like 6 months of no riding from what the doctor said, but we'll see. I am planning my comeback. Be warned!!

[betagirl]

Lance Armstrong is a remarkable bike rider. He has/had access to all the latest technology, the best bikes, the best training, personnel trainers, etc. and almost unlimited funds to help train. Training was his full time job. He won the Tour de France 7 times with an average speed of 24.99 mph.

Lenusik if your "normal spead" is 20- 23 mph I think you could be the first woman to ride le tour.

Yeah, but Lance is riding over several mountain stages. I can hold 20-23 on a flat road without much problem. Put me in a mountain and I a) cry like a baby and b) drop in speed significantly.

[maillotpois]

good luck on your ride this weekend! please be careful!!!!

everyone one of my epic rides (which of course aren't as epic as the death ride or your doubles)... have all be PROUDLY completed... but completed slowly (or rather to the best of my ability!)... but hey.... i finished! and THAT was what important to ME!

Thanks for the good wishes, Cali, but I am not riding the Death Ride or any of the other doubles I had planned for the rest of the year. Or the FC 508.

See: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=7836

3 - 6 months off the bike. I had to buy trail running shoes.

[dachshund]

I had to buy trail running shoes.

Sarah, does this mean you're feeling better? I mean, it has the word "running" in it. Does this mean you're up and around?
-Amy

[maillotpois]

Sarah, does this mean you're feeling better? I mean, it has the word "running" in it. Does this mean you're up and around?
-Amy

Thanks, Amy. I guess my clots are better, but I am actually having more pain, which stinks. I bought the shoes in anticipation of being able to run (or, actually hike quickly!) soon. Like maybe end of next week. For now, I am taking it pretty easy, though I did go intot he office today and I am going up to the Sierras this weekend to cheer on DH at the Death Ride.

[Nanci]

MP, is it a _little_ bit of a relief not to be riding something called the Death Ride??

Nanci

PS, you could train for Wickham park now!!

[maillotpois]

MP, is it a _little_ bit of a relief not to be riding something called the Death Ride??

Nanci

PS, you could train for Wickham park now!!

This is a total (probably welcome) hijack.

You know, given how crummy my last rides were (due to the stupid clots) it is a relief. I am in pretty decent shape, but boy did I struggle on my training rides. Clot-less, I think I would have been more psyched up for it.

In spite of the name, the Death Ride is a stunningly beautiful ride. The mountains are gorgeous and it is almost spiritually peaceful out there.

Wickham Park sounds crazy fun, but like something beyond my running abilities - crazy! I have done 3 marathons. The first was great. The rest were just long. And painful!

[dachshund]

Well, do take it easy Sarah. I was just floored by your story. Hopefully, in no time at all it will be a distant memory. Being patient sux sometimes.

[caligurl]

Thanks for the good wishes, Cali, but I am not riding the Death Ride or any of the other doubles I had planned for the rest of the year. Or the FC 508.

See: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=7836

3 - 6 months off the bike. I had to buy trail running shoes.

DUH..... what a dunce i am... i read that thread.... and i read what you wrote wrong.... i ead it that you were riding but slowly.... dunce dunce dunce! (me that is... not you!)