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A350driver 04-16-22 08:13 AM

40 miles on the road @ 20mph this morning, going to get out the MTB and do 15 in the woods this afternoon.
https://strava.app.link/icyyk6C8gpb

Troul 04-16-22 11:08 AM

35 Miles O.D.

ofajen 04-17-22 02:23 PM

23 miles yesterday.

Today we had brief moments of sleet and then cold rain. We went to the rec center and I did a total of 55 minutes on a spin bike and another hour in circuit training on the weight machines.

Otto

indyfabz 04-17-22 04:05 PM

About 53, with a ferry ride thrown in for good measure.


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biker128pedal 04-17-22 06:17 PM

Out for a 24 miles mixed surface ride today. Large size gravel is rough with the 32mm tires. But that’s as wide as I can go. Dirt and roots work so this may see them C&O Canal in the future.


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Pouhana 04-17-22 08:42 PM


Originally Posted by rekmeyata (Post 19078068)
I rode 0 miles, man that was difficult.

Up hill most of the way?

rsbob 04-17-22 09:44 PM

Did the local roads and gravel. Mileage: Meh. Scenery: Off the charts


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mschwett 04-17-22 09:57 PM

78.5 pretty flat miles on a beautiful day. 4,200 feet.

Troul 04-18-22 05:51 AM

quick 38 Miles O.D. before the predicted 4" of snow hits.

diphthong 04-18-22 07:17 PM

50-spot. 7-10 mph breezes and upper 60’s closer to the coast/low low 70’s inland. really nice day for a ride. mixed in a late lunch at a fave taco shop

https://www.strava.com/activities/7004667942

beng1 04-19-22 08:42 PM

"How Far" is the worst measure of cycling for a cyclist. Riding for a certain amount of time is far more important than distance, and "How Fun" is most important of all. So-called "bikers" make a deal out of "how far" too, so they can pigeon-hole those they meet into some sort of hierarchy. I used to race when I was young and one of the reasons I quit was all anyone ever cared to say to you at most races most of the time was "how fast" or "how far". So now I just go for fun.

rsbob 04-19-22 09:22 PM


Originally Posted by beng1 (Post 22477853)
"How Far" is the worst measure of cycling or a cyclist. Riding for a certain amount of time is far more important than distance, and "How Fun" is most important of all. So-called "bikers" make a deal out of "how far" too, so they can pigeon-hole those they meet into some sort of hierarchy. I used to race when I was young and one of the reasons I quit was all anyone ever cared to say to you at most races most of the time was "how fast" or "how far". So now I just go for fun.

Welcome to the forum. Lots of good info and opinions to share. I have an idea for you. How about you start a new thread with a title like, What amount of time did you ride today and how much fun did you have? Then, we will all see how well it goes. Constructive criticism can lead to positive change if applied positively rather than negatively. Best of luck.

P.S. I am not too far from your philosophy. If you scan up, you will notice my last few posts omit distance and stats but I just chose to omit them. In so doing I did not criticize people like you did calling them, “so-called “bikers””. If people want to proudly compare their stats, so be it. I am not the god of Bike Forum, are you?

mschwett 04-19-22 09:25 PM

31.5, 1,350 feet on a slightly extended lunch break. nice break in the day.

Troul 04-19-22 11:08 PM


Originally Posted by beng1 (Post 22477853)
"How Far" is the worst measure of cycling or a cyclist. Riding for a certain amount of time is far more important than distance, and "How Fun" is most important of all. So-called "bikers" make a deal out of "how far" too, so they can pigeon-hole those they meet into some sort of hierarchy. I used to race when I was young and one of the reasons I quit was all anyone ever cared to say to you at most races most of the time was "how fast" or "how far". So now I just go for fun.

Could give us how many strokes you did in a ride. The other details would follow to substantiate your strokes & make it hold weight.

Troul 04-20-22 03:48 AM

32 Miles O.D. 22°F 15MPH headwind

CAT7RDR 04-20-22 06:36 PM

40 miles in the local hills with 4400 feet of ascent.
Started cloudy ended sunny and 70F.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39141935

SpeedyBlueBiker 04-20-22 06:43 PM


Originally Posted by beng1 (Post 22477853)
"How Far" is the worst measure of cycling or a cyclist. Riding for a certain amount of time is far more important than distance, and "How Fun" is most important of all. So-called "bikers" make a deal out of "how far" too, so they can pigeon-hole those they meet into some sort of hierarchy. I used to race when I was young and one of the reasons I quit was all anyone ever cared to say to you at most races most of the time was "how fast" or "how far". So now I just go for fun.

The running community is just like what you described. How far did you go? What pace did you run? There's also people like you who advocate in the running community about running for time and not distance. Hey, whatever works for people is cool. The main point is to get out there!

A350driver 04-22-22 03:36 PM

47 miles on the road this morning, 10 miles this afternoon in the woods. Hot and windy on the road today. Shady and nice in the woods!

Troul 04-22-22 07:29 PM

35 Miles O.D. forecast lied.

SpeedyBlueBiker 04-22-22 10:28 PM

34 miles today. Sunny, a bit of wind, and around 58-59F.

A350driver 04-23-22 11:08 AM

50 miles on the road this morning chasing the Recumbents, windy again out of the east.

Heading out to the woods later today for 10 miles on the MTB looking for gators and deer. 85 degrees.

Digger Goreman 04-23-22 01:31 PM

Another twenty out and back for 40 miles, chocolate and cheese run :thumb:

SpeedyBlueBiker 04-23-22 09:11 PM

32 miles today. Nice day, sunny, and 61 degrees.

diphthong 04-23-22 10:54 PM

late afternoon 15-spot. upper 60's. only 1k el gain. zero rush. was back an hour before sunset.

A350driver 04-24-22 11:07 AM

62 miles this morning around Lake Istapoga, Fl. The Gator didn’t fare as well…

Nice and cool at the 7:30 start, 66 degrees, but warm (80) and windy by the 11am finish.


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