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05-01-24, 10:38 PM
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Turned 70 on the weekend. Set out to do 70 miles with 5 friends. Strong headwind on the way back caused us to shorten the route a bit so not 70 miles. I'm ok with that, had a good time. Had a 12 mile climb with 2200 feet of gain.
Getting ready to go back down.
Getting ready to go back down.
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05-02-24, 08:07 AM
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First stop on an about perfect morning for a ride. Blue sky with light SE breeze snd 70.
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05-02-24, 08:15 PM
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its possible I could do 70 on my 70th sorta / kinda but without a lot of climbing ummm and ummm maybe more like 70 k sorta / kinda
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05-02-24, 08:37 PM
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These rides are easier for me solo. This ride had 5 others including 2 e-bikes. During the first 20 miles of rollers and false flats and they were trying not to work me too hard but I didn't feel good until we stopped for snacks and rest a bit. Once we were on the climb I actually started feeling good. Part of the reason for this is I do not try to keep up on longer climbs and just settle in. One of my friends went out too hard and quit before the steep part of the climb.
This route had less than 5K feet. The plan was to get more climbing on the way back but since there was strong headwind they let me decide the route and I chose the less hilly road.
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05-03-24, 12:51 PM
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great early evening ride on the panhandle trail
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05-03-24, 07:47 PM
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Gathering around the dinner table. About 15 in total.
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