Did you ride today?
07-26-09, 08:08 PM
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07-26-09, 08:16 PM
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We did this twice:
Then we rode 12 or so miles to a local sandwich/coffee shop, where cgallagh changed his flat and we ate a tasty Greek wrap, then rode home for a total of 35 miles in the most perfect weather I could have imagined.
We had training, fun, and food in one ride. Hard to beat that.
Then we rode 12 or so miles to a local sandwich/coffee shop, where cgallagh changed his flat and we ate a tasty Greek wrap, then rode home for a total of 35 miles in the most perfect weather I could have imagined.
We had training, fun, and food in one ride. Hard to beat that.
07-27-09, 08:21 AM
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07-27-09, 09:39 AM
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Well I didnt escape the rain today //got a good soaking/I may go east again tomorrow //Chatted with two bikers headed for Mount Desert Is. thay were light /my guess is thay will be there by nightfall/Kenneth
07-27-09, 12:49 PM
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Monday 7/27/09... Temp 84 feels like 91 and humidity 70%. Did an easy 30.36 today. Wind factor 0.
No matter who you are or how far/fast you ride HYDRATE... HYDRATE... HYDRATE...
Todays distance 30.36 (s)miles
Total distance this mo. 419.74 (s)miles
Total distance this yr. 3,669.40 (s)miles
Congratulations Lance Armstrong... Great finish @ TdF
Go Team Radio Shack 2010
No matter who you are or how far/fast you ride HYDRATE... HYDRATE... HYDRATE...
Todays distance 30.36 (s)miles
Total distance this mo. 419.74 (s)miles
Total distance this yr. 3,669.40 (s)miles
Congratulations Lance Armstrong... Great finish @ TdF
Go Team Radio Shack 2010
07-27-09, 02:40 PM
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Don't mince words
07-27-09, 07:56 PM
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Today was day 3 of our ride across PA on RT 6. On Saturday we did 84 miles, Sunday 87 miles and today we did 74 miles. The road surface is good with a 4' berm for riding. The road is engineered making the hill gradients smooth and even. On Sat we averaged 18.7, Sunday's ave was 18.2 and today with a nice tail wind my average was 20.3 with 3,700' ft of climbing. Tomorrow is a long day then on Wed we will only ride about 1.5 hours to get to the NY state line. We will leave RT 6 when we get close to Wilkesbarre and stay north of the congested areas in the Pocono's.
07-27-09, 09:25 PM
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just over the next hill
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My son and I rode today got in 21 miles. It rained a little just after we got home.
Rode down to Argosy casino then along the river dike towards Parkville. Turned around at end of trail.
Rode down to Argosy casino then along the river dike towards Parkville. Turned around at end of trail.
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07-28-09, 01:55 PM
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I rode my standard training loop 25mi lots of hills //seems to be at a platau //not gaining like I was;/At least its got to be a habbit//Thanks to the Forums I think /Kenneth
07-28-09, 08:00 PM
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Rode for 30 miles on Sunday and 26 today cut short by a flat. Have to walk about 2 miles home and then inspected the tire which was completely worn out. I must have put on over 3K miles since. I'll ride tomorrow my Dahon folder and after the ride, I'll take the tire that was flat and get a replacement.
07-28-09, 08:07 PM
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Yep 29.55 and the humidity was horrible! Last few days I have been dripping with sweat and getting into my eyes and on glasses and it has been hard to see. I have a "Halo" sweat band and it helps but I think it is just too much sweat. Averaged 18.2 though. When it is over I feel good though so all is well in Southern Md.!
Total of 845m for the month, want to get to 1,000m but think I may miss it. Need 50 for the next three days in a row all after work....don't think it is going to happen. Shoud get 900 though easy.
Total of 845m for the month, want to get to 1,000m but think I may miss it. Need 50 for the next three days in a row all after work....don't think it is going to happen. Shoud get 900 though easy.
07-28-09, 08:45 PM
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It was a beautiful day for a 30-km commute to work this morning.
Here's a little video clip. I hope it works.
Here's a little video clip. I hope it works.
07-28-09, 08:57 PM
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I had a crappy day. I couldn't make it up a 1/2 mile climb of about 10%. I had to stop halfway up because I was seeing fireballs. After a short rest, I continued up, but it sort of ruined my day. Total was 25miles at 15mph. I usually do between 15-16 solo, so all in all it wasn't too bad. Just not much fun.
07-29-09, 04:34 AM
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Ha ha ConeWrench /vidio was fine /suounded like you were on a freigt instead of a bike
/Kenneth
/Kenneth
07-29-09, 04:44 AM
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Like you Bob I steped off and rested on my last hill [It was hot and muggy]Like you I was happy with my ride . Today will be different faceing the beach traffic comeing the other way [always dangerous and I seldom do it[daughter borrowed my car to pick up grandone at camp] so im rideing to retreave it/Kenneth
07-29-09, 11:12 AM
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Wednesday 7/29/09... Temp 89 feels like 96 and humidity 60%. Did an easy 31.43 today. Wind factor 8mph from the south.
No matter who you are or how far/fast you ride HYDRATE... HYDRATE... HYDRATE...
Todays distance 31.43 (s)miles
Total distance this mo. 451.17 (s)miles
Total distance this yr. 3,700.83 (s)miles
Congratulations Lance Armstrong... Great finish @ TdF
Go Team Radio Shack 2010
No matter who you are or how far/fast you ride HYDRATE... HYDRATE... HYDRATE...
Todays distance 31.43 (s)miles
Total distance this mo. 451.17 (s)miles
Total distance this yr. 3,700.83 (s)miles
Congratulations Lance Armstrong... Great finish @ TdF
Go Team Radio Shack 2010
07-29-09, 11:42 PM
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Late this afternoon I rode 15-ish miles (flat, Ken, :lol) to ride a 10 mi. time trial practice. I'll get the results back tomorrow or Friday. I'm hoping for a sub-30 but have no idea -- had some wind and just kept hammering.
The ride home was almost more painful due to the head/crosswinds howling.
I was pretty tired by the time I got home and was really happy to stretch, eat dinner, and relax.
42 miles in all, pancake-flat and full of hard efforts. Whew. I need sleep, now.
The ride home was almost more painful due to the head/crosswinds howling.
I was pretty tired by the time I got home and was really happy to stretch, eat dinner, and relax.42 miles in all, pancake-flat and full of hard efforts. Whew. I need sleep, now.
07-30-09, 11:53 AM
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Not today but yesterday rode with a couple of friends. 20 miles with a max speed of 49.3mph-what a buzz!
07-30-09, 12:48 PM
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HA HA KJC9640 I new any one with red hair freckles would finally tire; us boys jest keep on keepin on;I new Rider would sucume WELL I continue on with 25 miles a day whilst she naps for a week
/Kenneth
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07-30-09, 03:37 PM
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No riding since last Sat. I've been at the beach and since being back home the weather has been rainy. Today, my daughter and I went up on the mountain between showers to pick a quart of wild blueberries.
07-30-09, 11:21 PM
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I know you're being humorous but I don't get it in this case. Color me confused.
07-30-09, 11:27 PM
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Note to self: When legs protest, pay attention.
Club ride tonight, 30 miles, headwind for the last 12. About 10 miles in I got gapped, and 28 mph couldn't close it. I dropped back to about 24 and TT'd to the first regroup, maybe 5 miles. After that another not-so-fast-but-consistent rider and I traded pulls for a few flat miles, then I headed for home. This pairing was a blessing as we both needed recovery and we made it so.
Even when I fail at my mission I enjoy these rides. There's so much to be gained, if one chooses to be open to what's available.
Club ride tonight, 30 miles, headwind for the last 12. About 10 miles in I got gapped, and 28 mph couldn't close it. I dropped back to about 24 and TT'd to the first regroup, maybe 5 miles. After that another not-so-fast-but-consistent rider and I traded pulls for a few flat miles, then I headed for home. This pairing was a blessing as we both needed recovery and we made it so.
Even when I fail at my mission I enjoy these rides. There's so much to be gained, if one chooses to be open to what's available.
07-31-09, 10:35 AM
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Friday7/31/09... Temp 89 feels like 98 and humidity 61%. Did an easy 40.32 today. Wind factor 8mph from the south west.
No matter who you are or how far/fast you ride HYDRATE... HYDRATE... HYDRATE...
Todays distance 40.32 (s)miles
Total distance this mo. 496.85 (s)miles
Total distance this yr. 3,746.51 (s)miles
Congratulations Lance Armstrong... Great finish @ TdF
Go Team Radio Shack 2010
No matter who you are or how far/fast you ride HYDRATE... HYDRATE... HYDRATE...
Todays distance 40.32 (s)miles
Total distance this mo. 496.85 (s)miles
Total distance this yr. 3,746.51 (s)miles
Congratulations Lance Armstrong... Great finish @ TdF
Go Team Radio Shack 2010