Rode my age, and a bit more
09-01-10, 03:31 PM
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Rode my age, and a bit more
54 today, so I cancelled court and set out for a birthday ride (it's good to be the boss and be able to do that). The plan was 108km, or 67.1 miles, but I ended up at 80, which is the longest ride I've done in a few years. The wind was really whipping around from the north and east, the effect of Hurricane Earl close by. I felt good and might have gone farther, but I popped a spoke at about 78 miles.
Here's the amazing part. According to my Garmin 500, this 80.43-mile ride included a whopping 330 feet of climbing. That's right: an average of 4.1 feet per mile. I'd challenge any of you to find a flatter 80 miles.
Here's the Garmin Connect track of the ride, out along the beach, past the space shuttle launch pads, through Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, and back home. A nice dinner, a glass of wine, and off to bed.
Here's the amazing part. According to my Garmin 500, this 80.43-mile ride included a whopping 330 feet of climbing. That's right: an average of 4.1 feet per mile. I'd challenge any of you to find a flatter 80 miles.
Here's the Garmin Connect track of the ride, out along the beach, past the space shuttle launch pads, through Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, and back home. A nice dinner, a glass of wine, and off to bed.
09-01-10, 05:35 PM
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Nice ride report and happy birthday. I hope you planned the ride to have the downhill on the 2nd half.
09-02-10, 07:58 AM
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I'm 59. I hadn't ridden my age this year. I had to drop out of a century where I usually get it done. On my summer tour I fiddle-farted around for the first week and didn't get any long days in. Then I rode 58 miles. I contemplated riding around the campground for a mile to get the "ride your age" thing taken care of, but my friend with a car had brought a comfortable chair and an ice chest with cold beverages. They were too inviting.
Later in the tour I finally got my butt in gear and rode several 60+ mile legs so it's done for another year.
I'm not looking forward to the time when I can no longer do this milestone. I know that day will come eventually, but it will mark a sad turning point in my life.
Later in the tour I finally got my butt in gear and rode several 60+ mile legs so it's done for another year.
I'm not looking forward to the time when I can no longer do this milestone. I know that day will come eventually, but it will mark a sad turning point in my life.
09-02-10, 10:44 AM
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I'm 59. I hadn't ridden my age this year. I had to drop out of a century where I usually get it done. On my summer tour I fiddle-farted around for the first week and didn't get any long days in. Then I rode 58 miles. I contemplated riding around the campground for a mile to get the "ride your age" thing taken care of, but my friend with a car had brought a comfortable chair and an ice chest with cold beverages. They were too inviting.
Later in the tour I finally got my butt in gear and rode several 60+ mile legs so it's done for another year.
I'm not looking forward to the time when I can no longer do this milestone. I know that day will come eventually, but it will mark a sad turning point in my life.
Later in the tour I finally got my butt in gear and rode several 60+ mile legs so it's done for another year.
I'm not looking forward to the time when I can no longer do this milestone. I know that day will come eventually, but it will mark a sad turning point in my life.
09-02-10, 11:20 AM
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Congrats!!
Also +1 on the wind being just as tough as hills.
Also +1 on the wind being just as tough as hills.
09-03-10, 08:00 AM
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Yeah, congrats and belated happy birthday. So, you're the reason I get called for jury duty, show and and then sent home because the case is being rescheduled? 
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First, congratulations and Happy Birthday! Nice ride.
Now for the bad news. Just finished the 115 mi trip around lake Okeechobee. Departed: Sep 04, '10, 06:37AM
Starts in: Clewiston, FL 33440, US
Distance: 115.4 mi
Elevation: + 216 / - 216 ft
Max Grade:
3.1 %
I was 2nd oldest on the ride at 62. Tom was 66. I'll post details and pix.
Now for the bad news. Just finished the 115 mi trip around lake Okeechobee. Departed: Sep 04, '10, 06:37AM
Starts in: Clewiston, FL 33440, US
Distance: 115.4 mi
Elevation: + 216 / - 216 ft
Max Grade:
3.1 %
I was 2nd oldest on the ride at 62. Tom was 66. I'll post details and pix.
