Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - finally broke 30 miles, almost had 40

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jferna
04-20-09, 08:10 AM
i went for a ride yesterday, it was a great day, and i managed to take a few photos with my cell phone:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_GPtLUioINQg/Sex5Mpoz9rI/AAAAAAAAACo/opEU0i5toLg/s720/1240178268238.jpg
this is me about to die after three steep and long climbs, (3% grade, each about 300-400 yards long)

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_GPtLUioINQg/Sex5QKlPgNI/AAAAAAAAACw/okUczhvAPZI/s720/1240178342738.jpg
i finally got a chance to take a photo of my bike

as i said, i finally got over 30 miles, and nearly made 40 miles; the whole ride was 39 miles and about 1300 ft of climbing :thumb:

i got a chance to try some gels. i bought some clif razz gels, the first tasted like hot sh*t, and bitter as hell... but i couldnt get enough of the second one after the series of climbs :rolleyes:

all and all, it was a beautiful ride :D


Barrettscv
04-20-09, 09:40 AM
Congrats! That's a healthy climb and distance. Great looking bike too.

Michael

youcoming
04-20-09, 09:57 AM
Just wait untill you do some big hills and grade.


cod.peace
04-20-09, 11:08 AM
Good job!

I spied a wild turkey on my commute in this morning but couldn't get my cell out fast enough.