What Organized Ride Will You Be Riding In This Weekend?

[Susan126]

The udder century looks like a great ride! I would do it if I lived closer! I was checking out the pictures from previous years. The dinner spread looks fabulous! It looks like they really treat the riders to a great dinner! You should do it pll! And then tell us all about it!

[pll]

I probably will (62 or 75 mile route). It is about an hour away.

The udder century looks like a great ride! I would do it if I lived closer! I was checking out the pictures from previous years. The dinner spread looks fabulous! It looks like they really treat the riders to a great dinner! You should do it pll! And then tell us all about it!

[bikerHen]

My sister and I are doing the Loreen Miller Ride on Sunday. This ride benefits the local cancer care center and is named after a cyclist who died of cancer. We're hoping to ride somewhere between 50 and 100 miles. It's a good route, I ride sections of it regularly. June is the any weather goes month for NE Washington. Two years ago the ride was almost rained out, last year it was during the first really HOT weather for the area. It will be interesting to see if the forecasted thunderstorms pop up for the afternoon tomorrow. bikerHen

[Trek420]

I worked at ALC registration at bike parking.

This amazing beautiful triple appeared. I got to talk briefly to the riders, they said .... they got the bike a week ago nobody has tandem experience including the captain

You'd be proud of me, I gave them a big TE smile, wished them a great and safe ride ... hope they survive and are still talking to each other in a week.

[Aggie_Ama]

I worked at ALC registration at bike parking.

This amazing beautiful triple appeared. I got to talk briefly to the riders, they said .... they got the bike a week ago nobody has tandem experience including the captain

You'd be proud of me, I gave them a big TE smile, wished them a great and safe ride ... hope they survive and are still talking to each other in a week.

I wish them the best of luck. At least they have one beautiful bike for the journey.

[luv'nAustin]

I rode the Gears & Cheers Ride yesterday. It was my first experience of riding in the summer heat this year. The ride was a benefit for the National MS Society and the start and finish location was at a winery. We got to enjoy a box lunch, a glass of wine and live music at the finish.

[Trek420]

I wish them the best of luck. At least they have one beautiful bike for the journey.

Yep. Sometimes the excitement of the ride, camraderie (sp?) on the road, communing with other cyclists, plus the beautiful California scenery and doing it all for an important cause and we can accomplish amazing stuff.

Cross posted from the ALC thread here, here's more bike porn. This rider has a unique way of saying "get yer hands off my puhrty bike"

[pll]

I ended riding the 62 miles, which turned to be 66, after missing a turn. It a beautiful day, sunny and warm, my first day riding with short sleeves and shorts -- some good progress restoring the cycling suntan lines . The route was great, with long stretches of road between farms (my camera is too big to fit in my jersey or saddle bag, but I wish I had taken many pictures). There were gradual climbs that were a bit exhausting for me, without any significant hill anywhere near home, but there were also extended downhills. I managed to go over the 30mph mark on one of them. My average speed, though, as 14.4mph...

At the end of the ride, for those who visited the link from yesterday, there is a "pasta dinner"... so after changing like Houdini in my car into dry clothes, and placing the bike in the rack, I had some dinner around 3pm and drove home. I would definitely do this ride again and recommend it.

[Trek420]

This is Mr. CarolP's view of their tandem on ALC. At least I hope it is because I penned a note you see clipped there wishing them tailwinds and a great ride.

Carolp's top tube has a rubber chicken and it looks like it enjoys the ride.

[Susan126]

I ended riding the 62 miles, which turned to be 66, after missing a turn. It a beautiful day, sunny and warm, my first day riding with short sleeves and shorts -- some good progress restoring the cycling suntan lines . The route was great, with long stretches of road between farms (my camera is too big to fit in my jersey or saddle bag, but I wish I had taken many pictures). There were gradual climbs that were a bit exhausting for me, without any significant hill anywhere near home, but there were also extended downhills. I managed to go over the 30mph mark on one of them. My average speed, though, as 14.4mph...

At the end of the ride, for those who visited the link from yesterday, there is a "pasta dinner"... so after changing like Houdini in my car into dry clothes, and placing the bike in the rack, I had some dinner around 3pm and drove home. I would definitely do this ride again and recommend it.

Wonderful pll! I'm happy to hear that you did the ride and 66 miles to boot! It sounds like you had a great ride, on a beautiful day, with gorgeous scenery, and to finish it all up with a delicious meal! 14.4 mph on a 66 mile ride with hills is awesome! You should be proud of yourself! Way to go!

Sorry to say I did not get a ride in this weekend. The weather was just too miserable for me. I did go for a hike with my daughter this afternoon. That was it! Hopefully this coming weekend will be better!

[MM_QFC!]

I worked at ALC registration at bike parking.

This amazing beautiful triple appeared. I got to talk briefly to the riders, they said .... they got the bike a week ago nobody has tandem experience including the captain

You'd be proud of me, I gave them a big TE smile, wished them a great and safe ride ... hope they survive and are still talking to each other in a week.

Whoaaaa - I can't imagine that sweet triple on ALC with a rookie captain and stokers...they didn't even get to train on it really either...sheesh...will have to pray for that one to safely arrive at the finish!

As for that gorgeous Orbea, methinks that's the way to go with my next "puhrty" Seven...think I should add "and that means you too, cars! Don't touch or hit my bike!"

Btw, I rode my spin bike this weekend...have to sit upright though...as my head won't allow me to do any bending over w/o the wooziness...but at least I got on it, eh?!

[Trek420]

Btw, I rode my spin bike this weekend...have to sit upright though...as my head won't allow me to do any bending over w/o the wooziness...but at least I got on it, eh?!

Yep! Whoo whoo! that is progress

Here's Team Pig (some of whom lurk here I think) soooooee!!

[NoNo]

We did the MS50 yesterday, starting in Windsor and winding around northern CT into MA briefly and back down. Last year I did this ride on my mountain bike with road tires and struggled the whole way. I also wasn't in great shape. Well, thanks to a new bike and a whole winter of hard work, I kicked butt yesterday! It was sunny (most of the time) and warm with some good breezes, never from behind, though. Last year I averaged about 10mph for the ride, this year it was 14! I actually passed people on hills and there was only one that I really struggled up. And near the end, I managed to catch up to my brother, who's usually lightyears ahead of me. My legs felt great at the end of the ride, just my shoulders and neck were achy. I'm so pleased with my progress, lets me know I've been doing the right things. A big congrats to all the other ladies who survived their rides this weekend!

[Susan126]

What a difference a year makes NoNo, plus a year of training and a new bike! Way to go!

And Trek420 . . . How CUTE! I just love those piggy tail seat covers! And the pig face on the handle bar. Imagine that staring at you while your ride! Hehehe Just cute.