March 27 Rides

[Catrin]

I am having to work at home today, however took a break to play on my bike! It couldn't be long as I had to get back to work, so only got about 9 miles in the sunshine and wind. It was glorious though! Now back to the grindstone of work.

Shifting is getting easier, and am trying to keep from going too fast for my current skill level - I figure that 16-17 mph might be a little fast for my current skills...I have no idea how I am going that fast on flat ground. Average speed is between 12.5-13.5 right now.

---> added: The coolest part is that I wasn't tired at all and I think I could have gone much longer if work wasn't calling me.... There were several cyclists I spoke with, one of which didn't step over a bike until he was 52 years old and at 54 he seems to be into serious racing. At 50 I am a spring chicken

[shootingstar]

Good to always take a health break, Catrin.

Did 43 kms. this morning. Clouds clearing up for some sun. Lots of cyclists out there plus joggers.

[rubywagon]

I led a club ride this morning. It was freezing and my muscles just didn't want to work! We ended up doing 25, freezing miles. At least the sun was shining!

[azfiddle]

It was beautiful in the Sonoran Desert today- wildflowers everywhere, and the desert birds are singing their hearts out. 47 miles northwest of Tucson- a little cool to start (40's) but warmed up to mid-60's - and the wind politely waited until we got to our coffee & snack stop at the end of the ride.

I know you denizens of cool climates are impatient for spring, and we will be broiling here when your weather is perfect for riding, but it was so nice to be riding through the desert today...

Sharon

[rubywagon]

I need to jaunt down to your neck o' the woods azfiddle! That sounds lovely.

[moderncyclista]

Today, it was wet, rainy, and cold.

Yesterday, however was windy but in the 60's. I rode Critical Mass with friends, then we picnic'd in a park after the ride (shared a jug of communal wine and fruit, bread, & cheese) as the sun set & hazy shades of pink, purple, and blue streched across the horizon, the moon visible in the clear sky. Laughter, bikes, friends. Is there anything better?