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jyossarian
05-05-06, 10:11 PM
Psssst.....they're estimating 30,000 cyclists that day.
Yeah, I read that, but 30,000 maniacs isn't a band. That's why I'm skipping the start and joining the ride at Central Park. I got my vest so hopefully they'll let me in.
Just came back from the Central Park Moonlight ride. Not as crowded as the 5BBT, about 70 people or so, most of whom haven't been on a bike all year so there was a lot of near misses, gearing down at small inclines, a lot of wobbling, a lot of taking both feet off the pedals when they were unsure what to do, etc. Basically, a big challenge of my ability to ride very slow at chokepoints and the bottoms of inclines. Towards the end of the ride I'd had enough and just blasted past everyone to the front of the ride to avoid the n00bs.
Tomorrow's a rest day so my legs'll be fresh for Sunday. Good luck jsc and have a good ride! Let us know how it goes!
peregrine
05-06-06, 12:55 AM
Tomorrow's a rest day so my legs'll be fresh for Sunday
I'm not familiar with training so not sure if that's how it is for most people but I've discovered that not doing any cycling the day before a 50+ mile ride makes all the difference for my performance.
Anyhoo, are you gonna take some pics on Sunday, jyo?
Have fun and be safe!!
Ok, I'm pissed drunk right onw. It's 3:54am on Friday night......or saterday morning. Yeah, cinco de mayo was cool. I think I had way too many Margaritas & Coronas. I guess alcohol counts as loading up on carbs?
I'm gonna feel it tomroorrow. It'll be a rest day for me as well. I'll see you there on Sunday Jyo. Make sure you stop if you see me huffing & puffing at mile 15!
Alright, too much alcohol, nachos & quellsidias. Time for some shut eye.
jyossarian
05-06-06, 07:21 PM
I'll try to take some pics of my riding partners, all 30,000 of them. And if I see Cadd huffing and puffing, that means I'll be in worse shape. See you there!
Before I disconnect, I just wanted to say that, Lex, didn't you say you're blonde? I always thought you were a redhead, but that's just because your name reminds me of Lex Luthor, whose had red hair initially. Hmm, are you bald, maybe?;)
Okay, this may be only funny to me....but I am a blonde. I do believe the box says "Sea Mist Blonde." I dye my hair because the natural color is dark blonde with a lot of red and I hated the red....so you are picturing me as I was....or am....or maybe will be.....who knows as I've only seen my natural hair color once in the last 17 years. Predictions are (from my mother) that one day I will be bald so maybe you're like one of those psychotic folks. :lol:
I was sitting on the porch reading while DLO looked for interesting things in the yard. I just finished a reread of the fifth book (?) in the Sookie Stackhouse series, "Definitely Dead." (Book about a waitress with telepathy who interacts in the paranormal world helped along by vampires - hence the southern vampire series classification). It was excellent. I am now looking for another book and then dear little one and I will be back off outside.
I'll try to take some pics of my riding partners, all 30,000 of them. And if I see Cadd huffing and puffing, that means I'll be in worse shape. See you there!
I know you're out there right now, Jyo, but I hope you have fun!
Good luck to you too, Jschen! Also to Snowy who is out at a mtb comp this weekend, right?
Maybe DLO and I should get over to the park. *sigh*
jyossarian
05-07-06, 12:55 PM
And I'm back. I skipped the beginning of the ride and the consequent early wake-up and ride to the start and joined the ride in Central Park instead, about 5 miles from the start. That was the smartest thing I could've done since in years past I'd probably walk my bike from the start for the first few miles. 30,000+ riders don't make for smooth starts. Anyways, I joined up, rode up to the Bronx, back into Manhattan, then into Queens, Brooklyn and finally Staten Island. While Brooklyn and Queens are actually contiguous, we went over a bridge to Brooklyn anyway. Crossed a total of 5 bridges and rode about 47 miles all on my fixie. And while I was crawling up the last bridge (about 9 mph) my legs still feel ok and the ride home was quick. If you're interested, click here to see the few pics I took. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jyossarian/sets/72057594128128075/)
Here's one just to whet your appetite.
http://static.flickr.com/52/142150136_31cc295c79.jpg
Karldar
05-07-06, 01:36 PM
And I'm back. I skipped the beginning of the ride and the consequent early wake-up and ride to the start and joined the ride in Central Park instead, about 5 miles from the start. That was the smartest thing I could've done since in years past I'd probably walk my bike from the start for the first few miles. 30,000+ riders don't make for smooth starts. Anyways, I joined up, rode up to the Bronx, back into Manhattan, then into Queens, Brooklyn and finally Staten Island. While Brooklyn and Queens are actually contiguous, we went over a bridge to Brooklyn anyway. Crossed a total of 5 bridges and rode about 47 miles all on my fixie. And while I was crawling up the last bridge (about 9 mph) my legs still feel ok and the ride home was quick. If you're interested, click here to see the few pics I took. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jyossarian/sets/72057594128128075/)
Here's one just to whet your appetite.
http://static.flickr.com/52/142150136_31cc295c79.jpg
Best ride pic, ever! Good thing I'm cooking right now...chicken flied lice!:D
Karldar
05-07-06, 01:38 PM
Okay, this may be only funny to me....but I am a blonde. I do believe the box says "Sea Mist Blonde." I dye my hair because the natural color is dark blonde with a lot of red and I hated the red....so you are picturing me as I was....or am....or maybe will be.....who knows as I've only seen my natural hair color once in the last 17 years. Predictions are (from my mother) that one day I will be bald so maybe you're like one of those psychotic folks. :lol:
You're so smart! I am psychotic! How did you know? Maybe you are too!:eek: Mmm, bald women are hawt! Well, some bald women.
And I'm back. I skipped the beginning of the ride and the consequent early wake-up and ride to the start and joined the ride in Central Park instead, about 5 miles from the start. That was the smartest thing I could've done since in years past I'd probably walk my bike from the start for the first few miles. 30,000+ riders don't make for smooth starts. Anyways, I joined up, rode up to the Bronx, back into Manhattan, then into Queens, Brooklyn and finally Staten Island. While Brooklyn and Queens are actually contiguous, we went over a bridge to Brooklyn anyway. Crossed a total of 5 bridges and rode about 47 miles all on my fixie. And while I was crawling up the last bridge (about 9 mph) my legs still feel ok and the ride home was quick. If you're interested, click here to see the few pics I took. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jyossarian/sets/72057594128128075/)
Here's one just to whet your appetite.
http://static.flickr.com/52/142150136_31cc295c79.jpg
Sounds fun! I had to take some tums just looking at this picture. :D
You're so smart! I am psychotic! How did you know? Maybe you are too!:eek: Mmm, bald women are hawt! Well, some bald women.
I couldn't let anyone see my naked head! :eek: I'd have to get a big, blonde, Texas-anchorwoman wig. I've always aspired to have my hair stand really high and just don't have enough to do that. Maybe even go retro! I may have to find some hair clippers! :D
Breathless Agony ( http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=2504292#post2504292) ride report. If it doesn't go to my ride report, go to post 189.
I didn't make it. :( Stupid lack of training. Oh well.
Breathless Agony ( http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=2504292#post2504292) ride report. If it doesn't go to my ride report, go to post 189.
I didn't make it. :( Stupid lack of training. Oh well.
Sorry to see that you didn't make it, Jschen. You'll do better next time. :D
56/12 and 22/28
05-08-06, 07:11 AM
I'm sad.
My Favourite Supertramp cassette broke last night.
Breakfast In America, from 1979.
Anyone know where I can find a new, or old, one?
jyossarian
05-08-06, 07:13 AM
You'll finish next time. And next time you'll know not to let your training slip. You went pretty far for not having trained so w/ a few more training sessions you'd have finished easily.
TexasGuy
05-08-06, 07:25 AM
And I'm back. I skipped the beginning of the ride and the consequent early wake-up and ride to the start and joined the ride in Central Park instead, about 5 miles from the start. That was the smartest thing I could've done since in years past I'd probably walk my bike from the start for the first few miles. 30,000+ riders don't make for smooth starts. Anyways, I joined up, rode up to the Bronx, back into Manhattan, then into Queens, Brooklyn and finally Staten Island. While Brooklyn and Queens are actually contiguous, we went over a bridge to Brooklyn anyway. Crossed a total of 5 bridges and rode about 47 miles all on my fixie. And while I was crawling up the last bridge (about 9 mph) my legs still feel ok and the ride home was quick. If you're interested, click here to see the few pics I took. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jyossarian/sets/72057594128128075/)
Here's one just to whet your appetite.
http://static.flickr.com/52/142150136_31cc295c79.jpg
I may be stupid but,
Is that meal an oxy moron? Or does that food just look like its not overly healthy/filled with oil/grease/fat ?
TexasGuy
05-08-06, 07:25 AM
Breathless Agony ( http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=2504292#post2504292) ride report. If it doesn't go to my ride report, go to post 189.
I didn't make it. :( Stupid lack of training. Oh well.
There is always next time.
jyossarian
05-08-06, 07:27 AM
What's wrong w/ my post-ride recovery meal? Chocolate milk has all the vitamins and nutrients needed to aid recovery. The burger's got protein to help repair the muscles, the tomatoes have anti-oxidants and the fries are are yummy. Gotta reward yourself sometimes. :D
56/12 and 22/28
05-08-06, 07:28 AM
What's wrong w/ my post-ride recovery meal? Chocolate milk has all the vitamins and nutrients needed to aid recovery. The burger's got protein to help repair the muscles, the tomatoes have anti-oxidants and the fries are are yummy. Gotta reward yourself sometimes. :D
D00d, you're gonna die. That's what's wrong. :)
I may be stupid but,
Is that meal an oxy moron? Or does that food just look like its not overly healthy/filled with oil/grease/fat ?
I don't know....there is a veggie on the side. :D
56/12 and 22/28
05-08-06, 07:31 AM
I don't know....there is a veggie on the side. :D
Indeed.
So, he's okay, right?
jyossarian
05-08-06, 07:32 AM
D00d, you're gonna die. That's what's wrong. :)
I could eat raw organically grown fruits and vegetables my whole life and I'd still die. The difference is, I'd be happier dying having enjoyed my food Mr. Grilled Cheese-boy. ;)
jyossarian
05-08-06, 07:34 AM
I don't know....there is a veggie on the side. :D
Yeah! there's tomatoes and lettuce and a pickle wedge! And potatoes are grown in the ground! And the buns are made out of wheat flour that's also grown in the ground! 3/4 of that meal is vegetarian! That's pretty damn healthy!
56/12 and 22/28
05-08-06, 07:35 AM
Did you order a nice diet coke to go with that?
jyossarian
05-08-06, 07:45 AM
Nah, regular coke. Diet coke causes cancer.
Nah, regular coke. Diet coke causes cancer.
Besides which (and I heard this somewhere and am sticking to it because it totally serves my purposes :D ) there's something in the artificial sweetner in diet soda that traps fat.
TexasGuy
05-08-06, 09:19 AM
I could eat raw organically grown fruits and vegetables my whole life and I'd still die. The difference is, I'd be happier dying having enjoyed my food Mr. Grilled Cheese-boy. ;)
So I was right. It was an oxy moron :D
TheKillerPenguin
05-08-06, 09:22 AM
writing yet another essay.....:mad:
supposed to be 5 pages, but I'm at 3 pages and am running low on BS. Its ok though, I could get a 50 on this thing and still get an A- in that class.
TexasGuy
05-08-06, 09:22 AM
I'm at work, arguing with somebody because he doesn't understand that there are things that we do to make customers feel secure and comfortable when getting ready to checkout with 2k+ worth of products. And he thinks that his years of non-web experience and what not mean something over my 3/4 of a decade of dealing with web sites, web marketing, e-commerce and other related stuff. It's like fine if you dont want to show all these images to make customers feel secure then thats your sales you're hurting.
uggg
I want to hurt people.
jyossarian
05-08-06, 09:26 AM
So I was right. It was an oxy moron :D
Nope, you're wrong. It's a perfectly good recovery meal. It would've been an oxymoron if I said I was on a diet and decided to eat lite and then ate that meal.
TexasGuy
05-08-06, 09:26 AM
Nope, you're wrong. It's a perfectly good recovery meal. It would've been an oxymoron if I said I was on a diet and decided to eat lite and then ate that meal.
:p
TexasGuy
05-08-06, 09:28 AM
writing yet another essay.....:mad:
supposed to be 5 pages, but I'm at 3 pages and am running low on BS. Its ok though, I could get a 50 on this thing and still get an A- in that class.
glad i'm not in school? :D
glad i'm not in school? :D
Me either. Why did I never get the 5 page paper assignments? I once had to write one that was 163 pages. :eek:
TheKillerPenguin
05-08-06, 09:33 AM
Me either. Why did I never get the 5 page paper assignments? I once had to write one that was 163 pages. :eek:
Its a required course for me, but its one of those BS courses that you really don't have to do much work for. Easy, just annoying.
powerhouse
05-08-06, 09:37 AM
Good morning, people of the Bikeforums nation. I've returned from my training in the Central Maine hills
with much stronger but extremely sore muscles throughout my body. After all the hills I climbed and the sprints I did, I'm going to need to rest today. Pepsi really hits the spot.
Flippin Sweet
05-08-06, 09:39 AM
Pepsi really hits the spot.
Gross!
However, salutations and congratulations on the training!! Sounds like you are primed and ready for a fun-filled summer. :)
blonduathlongrl
05-08-06, 09:47 AM
Good morning, people of the Bikeforums nation. I've returned from my training in the Central Maine hills
with much stronger but extremely sore muscles throughout my body. After all the hills I climbed and the sprints I did, I'm going to need to rest today. Pepsi really hits the spot.
awwwww yes, pepsi is gooooooood and isnt Maine beautiful? glad you had a great time
TexasGuy
05-08-06, 09:58 AM
Good morning, people of the Bikeforums nation. I've returned from my training in the Central Maine hills
with much stronger but extremely sore muscles throughout my body. After all the hills I climbed and the sprints I did, I'm going to need to rest today. Pepsi really hits the spot.
You're going to do a better write up then that once you've rested :p and you're going to provide a link for those of us who don't peruse the roadie forum. right :D
I have to go along with the camp who is saying "Ick" to the Pepsi and also those who have said whoo hoo on the training. Sounds fun!
jyossarian
05-08-06, 11:00 AM
meh. I hate hills. More power to you powerhouse. You can have all my hills.
I'm eating kisses and burning Cds.
TexasGuy
05-08-06, 11:41 AM
meh. I hate hills. More power to you powerhouse. You can have all my hills.
I miss hills :(
Its a required course for me, but its one of those BS courses that you really don't have to do much work for. Easy, just annoying.
Easy = annoying. I have seen this rabbit but it has never hopped in my direction. :D
I miss hills :(
All our hills are made of trash.
TexasGuy
05-08-06, 11:45 AM
Houston hills are made of flatness.
Houston hills are made of flatness.
Poor, Tex, his hills are like Fiddy-Six's coolness - imaginary. :rolleyes:
TexasGuy
05-08-06, 11:52 AM
Poor, Tex, his hills are like Fiddy-Six's coolness - imaginary. :rolleyes:
Gosh, could you make it any worse, by comparing me to Fiddy-Six :( :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Gosh, could you make it any worse, by comparing me to Fiddy-Six :( :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
I compared your hills to his coolness, not you. Don't cry. :D
USAZorro
05-08-06, 12:08 PM
writing yet another essay.....:mad:
supposed to be 5 pages, but I'm at 3 pages and am running low on BS. Its ok though, I could get a 50 on this thing and still get an A- in that class.
Turn on the News and watch a press conference. You'll have heaps of new examples of BS.
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