May 19 daily ride reports, anyone?

[DrBee]

I've decided that I really am not ready for summer. It's 89F outside and horribly windy (20-25mph - stronger gusts). So, what do I do - decide to ride for the first time in a week after traveling and eating rich and yummy foods. I felt every forkful of that real buttercream frosting on the birthday cake, every crabcake, every forkful of crab imperial. Oh, did I feel it.

I only rode 10 miles because between the wind which never seemed to get behind me no matter which direction I was going, and the heat, and the sunscreen (which feels like it makes me sweat more), and the smoke billowing in from the fields - yes, the farmers for some reason like to burn their fields on the windiest of days. My face turned bright red - and still is quite red 20 minutes post ride. I'm sitting here dumping heat - after a shower.

BUT - It felt soooooooo good to be back on my bike. The new saddle still felt great and now I don't feel so much like a slug.

Hope you all are having great rides today!

[AuntieK]

Woke up and took a beautiful pre-dawn, 18-mile ride. I've never gotten up so early to go out and exercize, but it felt great! Loved the birds singing, the smells of spring, and the lack of traffic. The sun was just coming over the mountains as I headed back home.
Current temp is 83 degrees F, so I'm glad I got out early!

[maillotpois]

Fish - glad the new saddle is working out for you!!

[RoadRaven]

Well... its the 20th here in Middle Earth... and I'm preparing for a club road race today - Its got a long nasty hill climb, which I know I can do, but not at speed... however I am one of the heaviest in the grade, and one of the stronger on the flat, so I hope to get to the top, begin catch up and recover on the way down and then get into TT mode and catch up completely on the flats going back (its an "out and back" course... 25km I thinnk)

So thats my ride for your "19th"

Its cool early winter here, but no frost this morning but the sun is not long up and the sky is a promising blue... see y'all laters!

[mtkitchn]

81 degrees here at 7:20am. Too hot for me! Got thirty five minutes and 10.3 miles on the stationary at the gym though, which I thought was good enough at the time.
Then I came home and ate a pint of Haagen Dazs ??????
Freakin' horomones.....

[Brandy]

It's my 30th birthday and in honor of that, I rode 30 miles...plus one for good measure

I headed over to the Santa Ana River Trail and down to the beach this morning. Instead of going towards Huntington today, I went toward Newport first for a change of scenery. The bike trail there slows me down a bit more because there is more foot traffic and the path is more narrow. I enjoyed the sun that was finally peeking through and took my time passing Newport pier, then Balboa pier and shortly thereafter reaching the end of the path and turning around to head toward Huntington. I went past the Huntington Beach pier and up past 9th street before I stopped to take a break and have a snack. The clock was ticking and I had to get back to pick dd up from school by 11:20. I spent my ride back on the beach path wondering if I'd be able to get my goal of 30 miles in. The whole ride so far was very windy and I was hoping that I would make up some time when I turned inland to go home. Luckily I was right and I was able to pass home and go a few blocks farther to add some mileage to my ride. I made it to her school with plenty of time to spare and 30.6 miles under my belt for the morning.

[DrBee]

Fish - glad the new saddle is working out for you!!

Happy girly bits and absolutely NO sit bones pain. I know it doesn't have much/any cushioning, but it feels so comfy and supportive. Amazing! Thanks for the suggestion!

Now if only it could magically make the wind go away! Why in the world is it always so windy here?????

[maillotpois]

Happy girly bits and absolutely NO sit bones pain. I know it doesn't have much/any cushioning, but it feels so comfy and supportive. Amazing! Thanks for the suggestion!

Now if only it could magically make the wind go away! Why in the world is it always so windy here?????

Can't help you there, sorry!

[Geonz]

I got to commute twice today 'cause I went back after a morning meeting to take the kitty in for his bi-weekly infusion, and just to confound me he'd eaten *everything* in the dish and wanted more
(No, I didn't take him on the bike. Yes, the carrier would fit. No, I wouldn't subject an elderly feline to the potholes. Yes, I had to pump up the rear left car tire, not just the right side. Yes, I PROMISE, I'm going to Goodyear next week.)
I'll prob'ly take the 20 mile route home unless the sky's too juicy... and it's still on the cool side here!

[Starfish]

Well, today I was a little disappointed to be back in tights and long-sleeved, thermal jersey. But, I did a 30 mile ride that I have been enjoying this week. I had gotten a little tired of getting on the bike last week, so this week I am treating myself to some lighter riding, and trying to just have more fun. This route has a lot less climbing than a lot around here, and I have let myself drive my bike out to a spot where I can start and finish flat for a couple miles. Headwinds to start, but fun tailwinds to finish easy, with a smile. Thought I might get rained on, but didn't!!

[Lifesgreat]

Hit the computrainer with my coach. Did a 10 mile race against my "April ride" self and won by 1.5 miles.

Bike having shifting problems, so it is in the shop. Hopefully, I can get it tomorrow.