Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - My 40 mile covered bridge ride-pics

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takingcontrol
08-09-09, 03:20 PM
Well today was my first organized ride and my first shirt :D (they gave us a water bottle to but I have them already). The ride started early 7:00 am sign in, the weather couldn't have been better, cool slightly cloudy (just the rays of the sun coming through the breaks in the clouds ) My only wish would have been to ride on less chip-seal. One mistake I may have made is on Friday I rode to Albany and back (39 miles) with only one day of down time in between. I found that my butt got sore after around 10 miles instead of after the usual 25 mile mark. Other then the sore butt I think I could have ridden the metric alright. I think I need to try and find a different seat (I'm thinking narrower and less padding) any recommendations would be great.
Some pics of the ride http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af350/chuckspics_photo/th_CoveredbridgerideAug2009001.jpg (http://s1022.photobucket.com/albums/af350/chuckspics_photo/?action=view&current=CoveredbridgerideAug2009001.jpg) This is the first bridge at Mile 14.3
http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af350/chuckspics_photo/th_CoveredbridgerideAug2009003.jpg (http://s1022.photobucket.com/albums/af350/chuckspics_photo/?action=view&current=CoveredbridgerideAug2009003.jpg) Bridge #2 at Mile 24.8 with trusty steed in foreground
http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af350/chuckspics_photo/th_CoveredbridgerideAug2009004.jpg (http://s1022.photobucket.com/albums/af350/chuckspics_photo/?action=view&current=CoveredbridgerideAug2009004.jpg) Yes its old
http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af350/chuckspics_photo/th_CoveredbridgerideAug2009005.jpg (http://s1022.photobucket.com/albums/af350/chuckspics_photo/?action=view&current=CoveredbridgerideAug2009005.jpg) Osprey nest with 3 Big hungry baby's

The Osprey were just some of the wildlife I saw< I also had a Crane take flight right beside me as I rode by him on a creek. It was a great ride and I cant wait for the next :love:

breadbin
08-09-09, 05:25 PM
wow, it reminds me of beetlejuice;) is there many of them covered bridges over there? Its a good idea for a spin though, pick out a few nice things to see and join them up. good work:)
AndrewP
08-09-09, 06:26 PM
I dont htink you were riding near Imdependence OR. That bridge isnt too old , its the same age as my brother. Those bridges look nice, but the planks can have gaps that eat front tires.

takingcontrol
08-09-09, 06:32 PM
Gilkey and Hoffman near albany
Condorita
08-09-09, 06:48 PM
Osprey nest with 3 Big hungry babies ftfy
takingcontrol
08-09-09, 07:09 PM
ftfy

what was wrong with it?
Neil_B
08-09-09, 08:56 PM
I :love: covered bridges! Thanks for posting the photos!

And btw, congratulations on the ride! :)
Hill-Pumper
08-09-09, 10:08 PM
You did great TC.:thumb: I can't believe how much weight you have dropped since we did our rid together not that long ago. I'm sure you will be ready for your metric with no problems. I posted my own ride report with pictures of the other bridges that yo did not see, I am sure you will be able to see them all next year. :thumb:
timmythology
08-10-09, 12:20 AM
Nice TC, sorry I was not able to meet you in person today, I'll just have to wait till 9/5. The ospreys where a great treat along the back half of the ride back in.
MorganRaider
08-10-09, 10:02 AM
Nice pics on what looks like a cool route ! Congrats on your first group ride.
funrover
08-10-09, 10:54 AM
One day I need to take the wife and I to these old bridge towns