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Your Weekend Ride Reports -- March 28/29

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Old 03-29-20, 07:28 AM
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Your Weekend Ride Reports -- March 28/29

Are you still riding in the midst of what's happening? Tell us about your rides, or other sports, inside or out.
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Old 03-29-20, 09:08 AM
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36 Socal miles yesterday. Thankfully, we are still allowed to ride while under lockdown. Meantime, all hiking trails, beaches and parks are closed around here.
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100km on Zwift today - did 5 laps around the Watopia Sands and Sequoias route, so that it wasn't entirely all flat, and there were dinosaurs too.
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All things considered, we are hanging in there in eastern Ventura County Southern California. I rode to Ventura where my shop is and back to Santa Paula. Only saw a couple of other cyclists out on this beautiful spring day. I got my 30 miles in before the wind came up. Staying away from multi use “paths” and opting for bike lanes in unpopular areas. Following the ten meter plan for distancing and it was easy today. Joe




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Allergies finally eased up a bit for the weekend. Rain next week may help ... or make it worse.

32 miles Friday -- very warm and windy. Texas bluebonnets are peeking and the scent was noticeable without stopping my bike. Probably a good indicator my sinus congestion is somewhat relieved, if I can smell anything at all.

36 miles Sunday. Cooler, less windy.

Not really seeing any change in response to the coronavirus pandemic among local cyclists. Officially, most local groups have announced they're suspending group rides for the time being. Unofficially, many people are still riding in groups. Lots of "won't happen to me/us" attitudes.
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Nice bike weather this week. On the warm/hot side already, but no rain and wind is manageable. Thursday did my evening ride for 26 miles. The lock down started this weekend, but exercise (biking) is exempt. I went out for 41 miles on Saturday to Weedon Is. It has been awhile since I was over there. Sunday my legs were a little sore so I took it easy the first 10 miles and rode around Ybor city, then went to Davis Is. and Spanish American war park for 42 miles total. The lack of traffic is great. However, the city and county have closed all the parks which concentrates the runners, walkers and cyclist together in fewer spots. There is also a large number of novice riders out. They tend to meander all over the road or ride the wrong way. I have to stay on my toes.
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Rode the last three days.
Friday-did a 24 mile loop at dawn. Wasn’t really feeling it. Felt fatigued. Tough ride. Got home, left the bike on the porch and went through the garage. Came out the front door to wheel the bike into the house and it was tough to roll. Noticed my rear brake caliper was maladjusted and the brake pad was rubbing on the rim!

Saturday-did 33 miles with a buddy. Stopped at the bike shop/coffee bar about 30 miles in. They were steadily busy, cyclists stopping in for take out coffees, good to see. Bought a Crowler of Racer 5 and carried it home in my jersey pocket.

Sunday-did a 31 mile loop to our international airport. Eerily quiet with hundreds of rental cars being stored out in a field beside the terminal parking lot. Very weird feeling.
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Had rain on the weekend but got in 23 miles on Thursday and 25 on Friday. Flat and mild ride. This is winter after all.
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Sunday solo roll...34 miles, 2350' climbing. Temps in the high-50s to low-60s. Not many cars out, even on normally-busy major streets. Without a pack to hide in, this was definitely bumping up against my endurance limits, and was a lot more climbing than I've done in a very long time. It was damned enjoyable!
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Went for a 55 mile ride in rainy Westchester county yesterday. Mid 40s, and pretty much no cars to be seen around. There were commercial trucks but not as many as usual. Strong crosswinds, but an enjoyable ride through out. Saw 4 or 5 bikers and a lot of walkers/joggers on a 5 mile trail section that I prefer taking.Having been biking daily around the neighborhood with my older daughter (9 yrs old) and the 1/4 loop has about 150 ft of climbs.
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