June 7 ride reports

[SalsaMTB]

I had great intentions for a fast training ride after work today. Unfortunately I didn't make it. Came up to a sharp corner on a narrow bike path on my way from office to station and an old guy came around the corner in the opposite direction. We both moved over to the same side, and needless to say that didn't work. Unfortunately, it was mostly my fault. This being England, I should have moved to the left as he did. But split second reflexes moved me to my right. I survived with just a few bruises, scrapes on my helmet and my bike seems ok. They old guy had a few scrapes too, but seemed ok other than that despite his bad hip and everything. His bike seemed to have taken the brunt of the blow. I wasn't with it enough to check over things myself, but he said his wheels were bent. I gave him my number and he'll give me a call when he's had his bike checked over. I just hope it's not expensive. I can't afford it.

Yikes! Glad you're OK! Make sure you replace your helmet!

Dh and I had a night ride planned on the 7th out of our shop. There were scattered thunderstorms so we thought about canceling. It was beautiful all day, only a slight drizzle but the trail is a few miles out so we were a little unsure. Since it was nice though, we decided to ride. We met up with a couple other guys and rode one loop of the trail, only 6.5 miles. Apparently, all the scattered showers were right on the trail because is was MUDDY!!! Due to the mud, we didn't do the other loops. I got dropped pretty quickly by the guys, figured I would. They waited at the halfway point, then we continued on where I got dropped on the first hill. Started to catch up, took a fall, and met up with them at the end. My motivation is to be able to hang with the guys I'm OK in the flats, but the second a hill comes, they're gone

Also, due to all the rain, the mosquitoes were out like mad last night. It was crazy, I have a ton of bites now

[caligurl]

20 miles after work.... warm but some clouds... so it didn't feel as hot without the sun beating down on me! windy (what else is new? it's the desert... it gets windy almost every afternoon!)

i got off work an hour early.... so i met up with hubby and rode the rest of the way back home with him (he commutes several days on his bike)! he doesn't like riding in the wind with me though... cuz it slows me down so much... and doesn't bother him as much... oh well! lol!

[SalsaMTB]

i got off work an hour early.... so i met up with hubby and rode the rest of the way back home with him (he commutes several days on his bike)! he doesn't like riding in the wind with me though... cuz it slows me down so much... and doesn't bother him as much... oh well! lol!

Many times I'll draft hubby on days like that. He is quite a bit stronger than me riding so with me drafting at his pace, it gives both of use a good workout. Put me in the wind and I can't even come close to hanging with him