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09-07-13, 07:10 PM
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09-07-13, 08:24 PM
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Whistler Granfondo today - 122 kms & 1700 meters of climbing. Just over 5,000 cyclists, it's an amazing ride.
09-07-13, 08:44 PM
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52 tandem miles today on a Grand Touring-style club ride starting and ending in Metamora, IN. Lotsa hills down that way. Cornfields, too, but lotsa hills.
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09-08-13, 04:29 AM
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Did the Civil War Century again. This is my 5th one I think. Still one of my favorite rides. Almost a sentimental choice for me. 104 miles, beeeaaauuuuutiful weather. Legs were a little fried at the end, but that's because I went out too hard at the start:
https://connect.garmin.com/activity/372135938
https://connect.garmin.com/activity/372135938
09-08-13, 06:40 AM
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09-08-13, 07:05 AM
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Did the Civil War Century again. This is my 5th one I think. Still one of my favorite rides. Almost a sentimental choice for me. 104 miles, beeeaaauuuuutiful weather. Legs were a little fried at the end, but that's because I went out too hard at the start:
https://connect.garmin.com/activity/372135938
https://connect.garmin.com/activity/372135938
My legs were also cooked by the end. Even though the last third of the course is relatively easy, the hills in the first two-thirds of the course, including the Richey Road climb (about 3 miles and 900 feet at about mile 60), leaves me riding with tender legs over the last miles. Looks like you rode several minutes ahead of me the whole way:
https://connect.garmin.com/activity/372224867
09-08-13, 08:09 AM
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Out with my partner again today intending to go to Dunham as well as find the remains of an old 12th Century (1173) Motte and Bailey Castle.
We had to find a secluded path by a very busy road and near to a motorway which wasnt hard to find though the entrance was very tricky for my bike.
The path was very green, quiet and beautiful and we soon found the remains which were just a large mound covered in trees.
Its called a Norman Motte & Bailey type of castle but was probably just a small fort used as a Watchouse for the de Massey family who lived in Dunham Massey just up the road.
The path was very narrow, virtually singletrack and much easier to ride one way than coming back and there was a part of it which had begun collapsing as shown.
We thought about going back but didnt fancy going back through the difficult gate so had to pull my bike up the slope between us as it was very difficult to get enough grip to push it up but we managed it.
It was worth it for the pretty scenery on the path further up even with the stile into the field and made it into the lanes much easier to ride on.
Very pleasant weather about 14C very sunny at first but then clouded over later, rain due at 7 pm but will see.
Which it was like this all the time
Didnt bother with Dunham as that was new and more than enough.
We had to find a secluded path by a very busy road and near to a motorway which wasnt hard to find though the entrance was very tricky for my bike.
The path was very green, quiet and beautiful and we soon found the remains which were just a large mound covered in trees.
Its called a Norman Motte & Bailey type of castle but was probably just a small fort used as a Watchouse for the de Massey family who lived in Dunham Massey just up the road.
The path was very narrow, virtually singletrack and much easier to ride one way than coming back and there was a part of it which had begun collapsing as shown.
We thought about going back but didnt fancy going back through the difficult gate so had to pull my bike up the slope between us as it was very difficult to get enough grip to push it up but we managed it.
It was worth it for the pretty scenery on the path further up even with the stile into the field and made it into the lanes much easier to ride on.
Very pleasant weather about 14C very sunny at first but then clouded over later, rain due at 7 pm but will see.
Which it was like this all the time
Didnt bother with Dunham as that was new and more than enough.
09-08-13, 08:44 AM
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DITTO from yesterday + some, this morning; went 18.5 miles at 14.1mph avg. spd. 69* at the start with 1mph wind. Watched the sunrise about 5 miles out. 
09-08-13, 12:46 PM
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44 miles today. Not a bad start for a week of riding. I miss my 66 mile weekend rides and I'm hoping my riding partner's shoulder heals up so we can resume our weekend routine.
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09-08-13, 01:03 PM
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48 miles
https://app.strava.com/activities/81068121
When I got home there was a text from a friend apologizing for almost hitting me. I don't recall any close calls but she swears it was me.
https://app.strava.com/activities/81068121
When I got home there was a text from a friend apologizing for almost hitting me. I don't recall any close calls but she swears it was me.
09-08-13, 01:12 PM
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50 miles in about 3 hours.
OK, I was operating a SAG wagon.
OK, I was operating a SAG wagon.
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09-08-13, 01:25 PM
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09-08-13, 06:23 PM
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45.5 @ 17.8 today on the club ride
https://www.strava.com/activities/81029190
62.7 @ 18.1 on the Saturday club ride
https://www.strava.com/activities/80770434
https://www.strava.com/activities/81029190
62.7 @ 18.1 on the Saturday club ride
https://www.strava.com/activities/80770434
09-08-13, 06:28 PM
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62.6 mi, metric century on the trails today. Nothing in particular interesting about it though. Just a good solo ride.
09-08-13, 06:29 PM
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small group of friends today on some familiar territory. 40.6 mi / 3751 ft climbing
09-08-13, 08:43 PM
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14 night miles.
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09-09-13, 04:46 AM
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10 miles Sunday, on a GT I converted into a 26"touring bike
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Winds SE7
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Rel Hum 50%
90f
Winds SE7
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Rel Hum 50%
09-09-13, 06:59 AM
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Lots of fun though, that's for sure.
09-09-13, 08:05 AM
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Friday - 16.2 miles in 1:45, with a stop at a bike shop and a stop to adjust saddle (trying out a Toupe). Did a 45 minute stretch at 13 mph stopping for several red lights; changed gear from 49/23 to 46/20.
Sunday - 20.2 miles in 1:50, stopping for red lights and a few stop signs, too; 46/20 gear. First 20+ mile ride since I don't know when. In @#$%ing running shoes - I gotta get my shoe/pedal indecision resolved!
Sunday - 20.2 miles in 1:50, stopping for red lights and a few stop signs, too; 46/20 gear. First 20+ mile ride since I don't know when. In @#$%ing running shoes - I gotta get my shoe/pedal indecision resolved!
09-09-13, 08:22 AM
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I lived in Indianapolis from 1988 - 1999. This pic brings back a lot of good memories of rides there. I rode mostly in Marion, Hancock, Shelby, and Johnson counties.
09-09-13, 08:28 AM
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28 beautiful weather miles on Sat. and a 46 mile charity ride yesterday, avg of 16.4. To spread out to take advantage of much drafting.
09-09-13, 08:36 AM
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10 miles yesterday and 30 on saturday a mix of trail and road riding.