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11-18-12, 11:32 AM
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I was tempted to go out yesterday, but was feeling exceedingly lazy. I'm in the same state of mind today. Next time I'm down in the area I'll have to look you up and see about a ride.
11-18-12, 11:33 AM
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35.4 miles on the tandem with my sweetie. It was actually a "pre-recovery" ride in preparation for a birthday ride tomorrow with JJScaliger, 73 miles which actually overshoots the target by 9. Today was cool, not much wind but high temps a bit below 50F. Tomorrow will be about the same except that we'll be starting earlier.
Memo to self: Get to bed early tonight.
Memo to self: Get to bed early tonight.
11-18-12, 04:12 PM
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Nice day to ride again today, but too busy for much, just rode up to Choir Practice....Yup...I'm a Choir Boy...What Of IT! :-) Working up Handel's Messiah, the Christmas portion with a massed choir. If you're in the Bay Area (Tampa Bay that is) on Dec 9, it is at Grace Lutheran, St Petersburg, at 3:00. Now I KNOW Christmas is coming since we are working that up!!!
ps Cycling helps with lung capacity....in case you didn't know! :-)
ps Cycling helps with lung capacity....in case you didn't know! :-)
11-18-12, 04:21 PM
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Thanks! It's a 1972 Tour de France. The cheap Kenda cross tires make it look mean. It's a nice riding bike, though, and it's fun to have a 1x5 around.
I hope your question was meant as a joke because I found it hilarious. No, I was there as a spectator only. Though I'm building a CX bike now for gravel riding and the like, I've never raced. Pretty sure if I tried to race on that bike I'd hurt myself pretty bad.
I hope your question was meant as a joke because I found it hilarious. No, I was there as a spectator only. Though I'm building a CX bike now for gravel riding and the like, I've never raced. Pretty sure if I tried to race on that bike I'd hurt myself pretty bad.
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11-18-12, 04:38 PM
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Jaunt through the middle of Montreal: city ride
You folks post so many great pics of idyllic countryside rides that I got to thinking: this doesn't much represent my typical weekend ride (actually, I usually do loops in the park near my apartment: exciting, huh?) So in the the interest of bringing a little 'balance', I dropped my camera in my pocket today as I headed out on the Marinoni.
After a quick errand - picking up a $20 pair of Campy SR skewers to save one of my bikes from the godawful red-anodized skewers the PO subbed in - I headed for a wandering ride through Montreal's Plateau and Mile End neighbourhoods, including a jaunt up and down one of my favourite little runs, a gravel path which runs along the railway tracks East-West right in the middle of the island of Montreal:
In the old commercial-industrial heart of the city, this warehouse (and the old water tank up top) marks the intersection of the tracks and Boulevard Saint Laurent (St Lawrence Boulevard), known locally for many years as 'The Main':
Now the area is home to many a fixie riding hipster, and all sorts of other folks. There's a bit of graffiti on the old buildings:
All kinds of 'street art' around here, really:
The sun drops so early these days, it's tougher to get a ride a in. Once I've held out for the temperature to rise a bit, it's almost time for the sunset. This was just a few minutes after I had heard one of Montreal's many church bells ringing 4pm:
At the time I got home, it was about 2C, or approximately 35 Fahrenheit. I think I need some gloves with fingers, and some thicker socks.
Still, it was a good ride. Whether simply because I'm out of shape, or perhaps because it was a good effort
, I was showing a sheen of sweat when I made it back up the stairs (pic on the 'Who exactly are BF members?' thread)...outside temperature notwithstanding.
After a quick errand - picking up a $20 pair of Campy SR skewers to save one of my bikes from the godawful red-anodized skewers the PO subbed in - I headed for a wandering ride through Montreal's Plateau and Mile End neighbourhoods, including a jaunt up and down one of my favourite little runs, a gravel path which runs along the railway tracks East-West right in the middle of the island of Montreal:
In the old commercial-industrial heart of the city, this warehouse (and the old water tank up top) marks the intersection of the tracks and Boulevard Saint Laurent (St Lawrence Boulevard), known locally for many years as 'The Main':
Now the area is home to many a fixie riding hipster, and all sorts of other folks. There's a bit of graffiti on the old buildings:
All kinds of 'street art' around here, really:
The sun drops so early these days, it's tougher to get a ride a in. Once I've held out for the temperature to rise a bit, it's almost time for the sunset. This was just a few minutes after I had heard one of Montreal's many church bells ringing 4pm:
At the time I got home, it was about 2C, or approximately 35 Fahrenheit. I think I need some gloves with fingers, and some thicker socks.
Still, it was a good ride. Whether simply because I'm out of shape, or perhaps because it was a good effort
, I was showing a sheen of sweat when I made it back up the stairs (pic on the 'Who exactly are BF members?' thread)...outside temperature notwithstanding.
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11-18-12, 07:17 PM
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I survived "The day JJScaliger tried to kill me". 
Caution - a bit of New England bucolic follows.
I met BF member JJScaliger in Coventry , RI, and we rode northwest to Quinebaug, CT, then south through Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn, and Canterbury, then east through Central Village, Moosup, and Sterling, and (eventually) back to Coventry. By JJS's computer it was 70.64 miles. That's 6 miles more than the required birthday total, this being three days late.
It was a cool day but not too cold. Traffic was light early, though JJS kept saying it was heavier than normal. The ride was wonderful and bucolic, but danged hilly!
I think JJS said it had over 3000ft of climbing. Even with the custom low gears on the Masi there were a few hills where I had to stand on the pedals, not my preferred way to slog up long hills. However we kept slogging and made it to the tops. As far as I know I'm not still out there slogging up a hill. We pushed harder than I would have by myself because we were chasing the sunset, trying to get back to the cars before dark. JJS had no trouble though. He's a strong rider! It was spectacular day.
JJS's De Rosa and my Masi:
A covered bridge in Coventry (I think), with tolls posted:
Some Woodstock sights:
Caution - a bit of New England bucolic follows.I met BF member JJScaliger in Coventry , RI, and we rode northwest to Quinebaug, CT, then south through Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn, and Canterbury, then east through Central Village, Moosup, and Sterling, and (eventually) back to Coventry. By JJS's computer it was 70.64 miles. That's 6 miles more than the required birthday total, this being three days late.
It was a cool day but not too cold. Traffic was light early, though JJS kept saying it was heavier than normal. The ride was wonderful and bucolic, but danged hilly!
I think JJS said it had over 3000ft of climbing. Even with the custom low gears on the Masi there were a few hills where I had to stand on the pedals, not my preferred way to slog up long hills. However we kept slogging and made it to the tops. As far as I know I'm not still out there slogging up a hill. We pushed harder than I would have by myself because we were chasing the sunset, trying to get back to the cars before dark. JJS had no trouble though. He's a strong rider! It was spectacular day.JJS's De Rosa and my Masi:
A covered bridge in Coventry (I think), with tolls posted:
Some Woodstock sights:
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11-18-12, 09:39 PM
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De "The day JJScaliger tried to kill me" Addenda et Corrigenda
Roseland Cottage Woodstock CT
Built by Henry Bowen as a retreat from NYC to his hometown. Lots more here:
https://www.historicnewengland.org/hi...ottage-history
Pomfret/Brooklyn CT
Brooklyn/Canterbury CT
Action shot
Foster RI
2375'; I know it probably felt like 3000'.
A great day! I hope I'm still blasting out the miles when I'm 64!
Roseland Cottage Woodstock CT
Built by Henry Bowen as a retreat from NYC to his hometown. Lots more here:
https://www.historicnewengland.org/hi...ottage-history
Pomfret/Brooklyn CT
Brooklyn/Canterbury CT
Action shot
A covered bridge in Coventry (I think)
I think JJS said it had over 3000ft of climbing
A great day! I hope I'm still blasting out the miles when I'm 64!
11-19-12, 09:20 AM
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Quote JJScaliger:
< covered bridge = >
Foster RI
< elevation gain = >
2375'; I know it probably felt like 3000'.
A great day! I hope I'm still blasting out the miles when I'm 64!
< covered bridge = >
Foster RI
< elevation gain = >
2375'; I know it probably felt like 3000'.
A great day! I hope I'm still blasting out the miles when I'm 64!
(Please PM or email a road list of the first half so I can track it out on a map. Thanks.)Only 2375ft? I coulda' swore you said it was 5000ft. Or maybe 6000. Actually, the total climbing and distance wasn't really a problem, but the fact that we felt obliged to blast through it made it more challenging. Since I had driven for an hour and half before we started my breakfast was two hours earlier. Despite our short stops for munching I spent the whole ride hungry!
You'll have no trouble blasting out miles for as long as you want. One thing I've decided about my "increasing comtemporariness" is that the day I stop doing something is the day I start not being able to. So the trick is just to keep doing them.
Now about those hills, I often use a trick I learned from yoga, something you competitive athletes probably know all about. The mind can tell the body to do things the body doesn't really want to do. It just takes a bit of mental effort to make it happen. I had to do that on some of those extended steep sections. Just keep pedaling and ignore everything else that doesn't matter.
It was a great ride. Thanks for yanking me down there to do it. I'd love to do it again, but preferably when we aren't feeling under so much time pressure. Photo ops abound!
And I should mention to everyone that JJS is a very considerate and companionable riding partner. He worked out a challenging and very scenic ride. (Of course high elevations always provide the scenic parts!) And I appreciate his consideration for my speed and well-being as the day moved along. It was a great day.
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11-19-12, 05:10 PM
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Finally, after 9 days (thanks to travel and family commitments) I was able to get out today for my lunch time 25 miler. Nothing spectacular in the photos. In the past I wouldn't have ridden outside on a day like today pretty wet roads, but no rain. I really need some fenders and it would be more enjoyable - I have the portable, seat post fender/mud stripe prevention apparatus for now and it works well enough.
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11-19-12, 08:32 PM
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scozim, your pics always look like you'd want to ride there forever. Good to see you got out again.
I manage a lunchtime escape from the office, just 45min on the Blackstone Bikeway. Not too many cyclists out.
I manage a lunchtime escape from the office, just 45min on the Blackstone Bikeway. Not too many cyclists out.
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11-20-12, 06:47 AM
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11-20-12, 08:54 AM
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Now that I turned 50 I was thinking I need to start doing this too.
11-20-12, 10:11 AM
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Yeah, the Birthday Ride is a "thing" they do over in the 50+. Keep it going!
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11-20-12, 02:25 PM
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With the potential for a bursa sac removal on my right knee tomorrow and unknown recovery time today was perfect for a longer ride. 60% chance of rain so I left at 8:45 am hoping to be successful in missing it. Note to self: eat more for breakfast as I forgot to take some food and ran out of gas about 7 miles from home - right before the run in with 4 dogs. That's what I get for having a lengthy lay off. Still a great ride at 43 miles with temps in the low-40's F.
You can hit almost 40 mph coasting down this hill but coming up is a bear - Drillium Dude can attest to that.
The long climb of the day - just over 2 miles
Nice viewpoint at the top - notice in the background the valley was half burned during our first major wildfire this summer.
I love seeing signs like this but forgot about the hill pitching up - with a headwind and even 36-21 gearing I was definitely standing up in several places
You can hit almost 40 mph coasting down this hill but coming up is a bear - Drillium Dude can attest to that.
The long climb of the day - just over 2 miles
Nice viewpoint at the top - notice in the background the valley was half burned during our first major wildfire this summer.
I love seeing signs like this but forgot about the hill pitching up - with a headwind and even 36-21 gearing I was definitely standing up in several places
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11-20-12, 05:39 PM
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Great pics! If it stays dry over the next couple days I'll be getting out for a long, bundled-up ride, too.
DD
11-20-12, 06:13 PM
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Pics from a few day's rides
Sunday was nothing more than testing the low gears on my Miyata 1000 while tooling up and down the hills of Stillwater (pic of lift bridge)
Monday was a 25 mile ride around Afton MN (pic of along the state park after the climb up from the river, looking very late fall)
Today was a 50 mile jaunt to Prescott, then to Hudson, then back home on a route past the Kinnickinnic state park in Wisconsin (Pic's in Prescott, the newly redone down/up along Kinni state park - less sketchy than before and a new lane, but big concrete barriers, and finally the boats up for the winter in Hudson)
All days in the lower 40's at ride time. Today was the least windy. Very nice for this time of year, happy I took most of the week off.
Sunday was nothing more than testing the low gears on my Miyata 1000 while tooling up and down the hills of Stillwater (pic of lift bridge)
Monday was a 25 mile ride around Afton MN (pic of along the state park after the climb up from the river, looking very late fall)
Today was a 50 mile jaunt to Prescott, then to Hudson, then back home on a route past the Kinnickinnic state park in Wisconsin (Pic's in Prescott, the newly redone down/up along Kinni state park - less sketchy than before and a new lane, but big concrete barriers, and finally the boats up for the winter in Hudson)
All days in the lower 40's at ride time. Today was the least windy. Very nice for this time of year, happy I took most of the week off.
11-20-12, 06:19 PM
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Pics from a few day's rides
Sunday was nothing more than testing the low gears on my Miyata 1000 while tooling up and down the hills of Stillwater (pic of lift bridge)
Monday was a 25 mile ride around Afton MN (pic of along the state park after the climb up from the river, looking very late fall)
Today was a 50 mile jaunt to Prescott, then to Hudson, then back home on a route past the Kinnickinnic state park in Wisconsin (Pic's in Prescott, the newly redone down/up along Kinni state park - less sketchy than before and a new lane, but big concrete barriers, and finally the boats up for the winter in Hudson)
All days in the lower 40's at ride time. Today was the least windy. Very nice for this time of year, happy I took most of the week off.
Sunday was nothing more than testing the low gears on my Miyata 1000 while tooling up and down the hills of Stillwater (pic of lift bridge)
Monday was a 25 mile ride around Afton MN (pic of along the state park after the climb up from the river, looking very late fall)
Today was a 50 mile jaunt to Prescott, then to Hudson, then back home on a route past the Kinnickinnic state park in Wisconsin (Pic's in Prescott, the newly redone down/up along Kinni state park - less sketchy than before and a new lane, but big concrete barriers, and finally the boats up for the winter in Hudson)
All days in the lower 40's at ride time. Today was the least windy. Very nice for this time of year, happy I took most of the week off.
There are some whoppers of hills around Stillwater!
We have rides planned the next four days in a row.
Supposed to be extra warm.
11-20-12, 09:25 PM
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11-20-12, 09:30 PM
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You folks post so many great pics of idyllic countryside rides that I got to thinking: this doesn't much represent my typical weekend ride (actually, I usually do loops in the park near my apartment: exciting, huh?) So in the the interest of bringing a little 'balance', I dropped my camera in my pocket today as I headed out on the Marinoni.
After a quick errand - picking up a $20 pair of Campy SR skewers to save one of my bikes from the godawful red-anodized skewers the PO subbed in - I headed for a wandering ride through Montreal's Plateau and Mile End neighbourhoods, including a jaunt up and down one of my favourite little runs, a gravel path which runs along the railway tracks East-West right in the middle of the island of Montreal:
In the old commercial-industrial heart of the city, this warehouse (and the old water tank up top) marks the intersection of the tracks and Boulevard Saint Laurent (St Lawrence Boulevard), known locally for many years as 'The Main':
Now the area is home to many a fixie riding hipster, and all sorts of other folks. There's a bit of graffiti on the old buildings:
All kinds of 'street art' around here, really:
The sun drops so early these days, it's tougher to get a ride a in. Once I've held out for the temperature to rise a bit, it's almost time for the sunset. This was just a few minutes after I had heard one of Montreal's many church bells ringing 4pm:
At the time I got home, it was about 2C, or approximately 35 Fahrenheit. I think I need some gloves with fingers, and some thicker socks.
Still, it was a good ride. Whether simply because I'm out of shape, or perhaps because it was a good effort, I was showing a sheen of sweat when I made it back up the stairs (pic on the 'Who exactly are BF members?' thread)...outside temperature notwithstanding.
After a quick errand - picking up a $20 pair of Campy SR skewers to save one of my bikes from the godawful red-anodized skewers the PO subbed in - I headed for a wandering ride through Montreal's Plateau and Mile End neighbourhoods, including a jaunt up and down one of my favourite little runs, a gravel path which runs along the railway tracks East-West right in the middle of the island of Montreal:
In the old commercial-industrial heart of the city, this warehouse (and the old water tank up top) marks the intersection of the tracks and Boulevard Saint Laurent (St Lawrence Boulevard), known locally for many years as 'The Main':
Now the area is home to many a fixie riding hipster, and all sorts of other folks. There's a bit of graffiti on the old buildings:
All kinds of 'street art' around here, really:
The sun drops so early these days, it's tougher to get a ride a in. Once I've held out for the temperature to rise a bit, it's almost time for the sunset. This was just a few minutes after I had heard one of Montreal's many church bells ringing 4pm:
At the time I got home, it was about 2C, or approximately 35 Fahrenheit. I think I need some gloves with fingers, and some thicker socks.
Still, it was a good ride. Whether simply because I'm out of shape, or perhaps because it was a good effort
, I was showing a sheen of sweat when I made it back up the stairs (pic on the 'Who exactly are BF members?' thread)...outside temperature notwithstanding.
Oh, and that Marinoni looks like a fun ride!
11-20-12, 09:35 PM
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I survived "The day JJScaliger tried to kill me". Caution - a bit of New England bucolic follows.
I met BF member JJScaliger in Coventry , RI, and we rode northwest to Quinebaug, CT, then south through Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn, and Canterbury, then east through Central Village, Moosup, and Sterling, and (eventually) back to Coventry. By JJS's computer it was 70.64 miles. That's 6 miles more than the required birthday total, this being three days late.
It was a cool day but not too cold. Traffic was light early, though JJS kept saying it was heavier than normal. The ride was wonderful and bucolic, but danged hilly! I think JJS said it had over 3000ft of climbing. Even with the custom low gears on the Masi there were a few hills where I had to stand on the pedals, not my preferred way to slog up long hills. However we kept slogging and made it to the tops. As far as I know I'm not still out there slogging up a hill. We pushed harder than I would have by myself because we were chasing the sunset, trying to get back to the cars before dark. JJS had no trouble though. He's a strong rider! It was spectacular day.
JJS's De Rosa and my Masi:
A covered bridge in Coventry (I think), with tolls posted:
Some Woodstock sights:
Caution - a bit of New England bucolic follows.I met BF member JJScaliger in Coventry , RI, and we rode northwest to Quinebaug, CT, then south through Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn, and Canterbury, then east through Central Village, Moosup, and Sterling, and (eventually) back to Coventry. By JJS's computer it was 70.64 miles. That's 6 miles more than the required birthday total, this being three days late.
It was a cool day but not too cold. Traffic was light early, though JJS kept saying it was heavier than normal. The ride was wonderful and bucolic, but danged hilly!
I think JJS said it had over 3000ft of climbing. Even with the custom low gears on the Masi there were a few hills where I had to stand on the pedals, not my preferred way to slog up long hills. However we kept slogging and made it to the tops. As far as I know I'm not still out there slogging up a hill. We pushed harder than I would have by myself because we were chasing the sunset, trying to get back to the cars before dark. JJS had no trouble though. He's a strong rider! It was spectacular day.JJS's De Rosa and my Masi:
A covered bridge in Coventry (I think), with tolls posted:
Some Woodstock sights:
11-20-12, 09:38 PM
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De "The day JJScaliger tried to kill me" Addenda et Corrigenda
Roseland Cottage Woodstock CT
Built by Henry Bowen as a retreat from NYC to his hometown. Lots more here:
https://www.historicnewengland.org/hi...ottage-history
Pomfret/Brooklyn CT
Brooklyn/Canterbury CT
Action shot
Foster RI
2375'; I know it probably felt like 3000'.
A great day! I hope I'm still blasting out the miles when I'm 64!
Roseland Cottage Woodstock CT
Built by Henry Bowen as a retreat from NYC to his hometown. Lots more here:
https://www.historicnewengland.org/hi...ottage-history
Pomfret/Brooklyn CT
Brooklyn/Canterbury CT
Action shot
Foster RI
2375'; I know it probably felt like 3000'.
A great day! I hope I'm still blasting out the miles when I'm 64!
I'll think twice about planning a ride with you now I know how well you ride.
11-20-12, 09:46 PM
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Finally, after 9 days (thanks to travel and family commitments) I was able to get out today for my lunch time 25 miler. Nothing spectacular in the photos. In the past I wouldn't have ridden outside on a day like today pretty wet roads, but no rain. I really need some fenders and it would be more enjoyable - I have the portable, seat post fender/mud stripe prevention apparatus for now and it works well enough.
Despite your assertion that the pictures arent special, I like the one with the stream. Nice shot. As far as fenders go, from my perspective no bicycle is complete without them. Try 'em, you'll like 'em!
11-20-12, 09:57 PM
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Headed out on the '89 Bianchi today, and before I knew it I was pushing for my 65@65 ride - 65 miles "celebrating" my upcoming 65th birthday.
I got washed off this low water crossing back in '95. Amazing how far a good bike can float
The road goes on forever
Home about 5
A few more photos here, and several other birthday rides, too
I got washed off this low water crossing back in '95. Amazing how far a good bike can float
The road goes on forever
Home about 5
A few more photos here, and several other birthday rides, too
Austin is one of my favorite cities with my all-time favorite bbq joint: Iron Works BBQ. I'm glad I don't live anywhere near the place or I'd be a considerably bigger guy than I already am!
11-20-12, 10:07 PM
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With the potential for a bursa sac removal on my right knee tomorrow and unknown recovery time today was perfect for a longer ride. 60% chance of rain so I left at 8:45 am hoping to be successful in missing it. Note to self: eat more for breakfast as I forgot to take some food and ran out of gas about 7 miles from home - right before the run in with 4 dogs. That's what I get for having a lengthy lay off. Still a great ride at 43 miles with temps in the low-40's F.
You can hit almost 40 mph coasting down this hill but coming up is a bear - Drillium Dude can attest to that.
The long climb of the day - just over 2 miles
Nice viewpoint at the top - notice in the background the valley was half burned during our first major wildfire this summer.
I love seeing signs like this but forgot about the hill pitching up - with a headwind and even 36-21 gearing I was definitely standing up in several places
You can hit almost 40 mph coasting down this hill but coming up is a bear - Drillium Dude can attest to that.
The long climb of the day - just over 2 miles
Nice viewpoint at the top - notice in the background the valley was half burned during our first major wildfire this summer.
I love seeing signs like this but forgot about the hill pitching up - with a headwind and even 36-21 gearing I was definitely standing up in several places
Looking at DD, I'd have thought he'd laugh at that hill.
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Pics from a few day's rides
Sunday was nothing more than testing the low gears on my Miyata 1000 while tooling up and down the hills of Stillwater (pic of lift bridge)
Monday was a 25 mile ride around Afton MN (pic of along the state park after the climb up from the river, looking very late fall)
Today was a 50 mile jaunt to Prescott, then to Hudson, then back home on a route past the Kinnickinnic state park in Wisconsin (Pic's in Prescott, the newly redone down/up along Kinni state park - less sketchy than before and a new lane, but big concrete barriers, and finally the boats up for the winter in Hudson)
All days in the lower 40's at ride time. Today was the least windy. Very nice for this time of year, happy I took most of the week off.
Sunday was nothing more than testing the low gears on my Miyata 1000 while tooling up and down the hills of Stillwater (pic of lift bridge)
Monday was a 25 mile ride around Afton MN (pic of along the state park after the climb up from the river, looking very late fall)
Today was a 50 mile jaunt to Prescott, then to Hudson, then back home on a route past the Kinnickinnic state park in Wisconsin (Pic's in Prescott, the newly redone down/up along Kinni state park - less sketchy than before and a new lane, but big concrete barriers, and finally the boats up for the winter in Hudson)
All days in the lower 40's at ride time. Today was the least windy. Very nice for this time of year, happy I took most of the week off.