Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - I didn't look at the cyclometer and just rode

I took the 4300 out this a.m. for a ride. I rode to the flower shop to make sure the spring basket would be ready for my boss today. Yes, she's a woman lol. Then I rode around not really going anywhere. Then to the city park which has mtb trails, I didn't make it very far on them once encountering a bunch of sand but did get out in the trees nonetheless. HR maxed @ 170. Rode around some more waiting for the bike shop to open. I made some arrangements for work to be done on the FX, i.e. straight bar, aerobar, fenders, seat post rack etc. When I got home, and only when I got home I looked at the screen...22 miles....

This is a milestone for me! I think I was so used to saying 'OH, it's 10 miles, that's enough!'

Two things were apparent to me. First, I'm not looking at the darn computer anymore; and second, it takes a lot more effort to go the same distance on the 4300 than it does the FX!

A few days ago I hemmed and hawed and decided I would ride the Prouty this year albeit the 25 mile route. This morning after finishing my ride I just felt so much better about it and mapped out a training ride localy to get ready. I've got 2 months. I won't have a problem.

:)

When I get a site @ the Prouty page I'll let you know.

Thank you for your inspiration and help!

Sweet. It's amazing how many miles you can put on when you're just puttering around for pleasure, eh?

That is why I ripped off the cadence cable on my computer. I ride for enjoyment. When it comes down to crunching numbers I'd rather not. Sure I'm interested in how far I have traveled, I'm not too concerned on how long it took me to get there.

Nice! What fun! Thanks for sharing!

Awsome man!!! I only have a computer on my road bike at times I think is slows me down. Sometimes it helps push, but when on my MTN bike I just ride, no idea of miles or time I just ride because I enjoy it!

tnx Zin and others!

If it ain't CW, it's just CB.....

KB1LBY

I just puttered around. I wonder where this road goes? There's a new construction site down this road, I wonder what's going on there, hmmm a trail, I wonder where that goes? I heard there was mtb trails in the City Park, let me see if I can find them.......just messin' around.

I took the 4300 out this a.m. for a ride. I rode to the flower shop to make sure the spring basket would be ready for my boss today. Yes, she's a woman lol. Then I rode around not really going anywhere. Then to the city park which has mtb trails, I didn't make it very far on them once encountering a bunch of sand but did get out in the trees nonetheless. HR maxed @ 170. Rode around some more waiting for the bike shop to open. I made some arrangements for work to be done on the FX, i.e. straight bar, aerobar, fenders, seat post rack etc. When I got home, and only when I got home I looked at the screen...22 miles....

This is a milestone for me! I think I was so used to saying 'OH, it's 10 miles, that's enough!'

Two things were apparent to me. First, I'm not looking at the darn computer anymore; and second, it takes a lot more effort to go the same distance on the 4300 than it does the FX!

A few days ago I hemmed and hawed and decided I would ride the Prouty this year albeit the 25 mile route. This morning after finishing my ride I just felt so much better about it and mapped out a training ride localy to get ready. I've got 2 months. I won't have a problem.

:)

When I get a site @ the Prouty page I'll let you know.

Thank you for your inspiration and help!

Good for you. Now I don't have to send the evil photo of my brain scan after you! :D

I took the 4300 out this a.m. for a ride. I rode to the flower shop to make sure the spring basket would be ready for my boss today. Yes, she's a woman lol. Then I rode around not really going anywhere. Then to the city park which has mtb trails, I didn't make it very far on them once encountering a bunch of sand but did get out in the trees nonetheless. HR maxed @ 170. Rode around some more waiting for the bike shop to open. I made some arrangements for work to be done on the FX, i.e. straight bar, aerobar, fenders, seat post rack etc. When I got home, and only when I got home I looked at the screen...22 miles....

This is a milestone for me! I think I was so used to saying 'OH, it's 10 miles, that's enough!'

Two things were apparent to me. First, I'm not looking at the darn computer anymore; and second, it takes a lot more effort to go the same distance on the 4300 than it does the FX!

A few days ago I hemmed and hawed and decided I would ride the Prouty this year albeit the 25 mile route. This morning after finishing my ride I just felt so much better about it and mapped out a training ride localy to get ready. I've got 2 months. I won't have a problem.

:)

When I get a site @ the Prouty page I'll let you know.

Thank you for your inspiration and help!

I love wander around rides, one thing that can be really cool, is to carry a camera with you, it's neat what you can find on such rides. Cameras and bikes go together like peanut butter and jam, beer and pizza, Lennon and McCartney (figured I should get one in there that isn't food related):D


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Yep, I'm gonna have to get a handlebar bag and put the camera in it. The Historian has some outstanding photo's. As far as just riding around with nowhere in particular to go, I have found that's when I put the miles on; not just getting on the bike and seeing 'how far can I go'.

Just the pleasure of it......the most enjoyable ride I've had.

[QUOTE=WhaleOil;6671124]tnx Zin and others!

If it ain't CW, it's just CB.....

KB1LBY[/QUOTE

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