Crankin, do you create the cue sheet for the ride or does someone else do it? I always try to mark potential issues like rr tracks or high traffic areas and also mention them in the pre-ride discussion when I am leading a ride.
I rode on Wednesday after work. I didn't do it on purpose but with shortcuts and alterations for variety I ended up making it slightly easier/less hilly. Nonetheless it was my slowest average speed ever for my post-work rides. I was very preoccupied with work problems. Usually I stop once during the ride and have a quick snack, just standing up on the side of the road. This time I noticed some picnic tables next to a school and decided to sit there, but it was too muddy from recent rains so I sat on the curb next to them. And I sat there for long time. It was quiet. I have no guarantee of quiet when I go home thanks to the elephant neighbor upstairs and his lack of area rugs. So I just sat there in the dark and enjoyed the peace. Still was very preoccupied when I got back on the bike -- I need to find a way to get these problems out of my head. Cycling used to do it for me but it's not working anymore. Anyway the ride itself went well. It felt strange to just put on a short sleeved jersey and shorts and be able to go without needing to think about tights or arm warmers or jackets.
Tomorrow I'm leading a club ride. I don't know if anyone else will be there. Many folks will have holiday plans and others will do a different ride that is a tradition here on Memorial Day weekend. I used to do the the big traditional ride but it's grown too big -- hundreds of people -- and I have come up with my own routes in the same area that I like better, so I can go back any day and ride there on my own. In fact I do ride in that area quite often, so this Memorial Day tradition is not special for me. So I planned a different ride in a different county that I think will appeal more to the club members that I like to ride with. If no one shows up I'll be content to do it my myself.
- Gray 2010 carbon WSD road bike, Rivet Independence saddle
- Red hardtail 26" aluminum mountain bike, Bontrager Evoke WSD saddle
- Royal blue 2018 aluminum gravel bike, Rivet Pearl saddle
Gone but not forgotten:
- Silver 2003 aluminum road bike
- Two awesome worn out Juliana saddles