Fifty Plus (50+) - Longest Ride to Date! (w/pics)

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glowrocks
09-27-11, 08:52 PM
I've been riding since June and have gradually worked my way up so that 10 mile rides are no longer a big deal. My longest before today was about 14 miles.

I'm planning on riding in a 25 mile group ride in early October and decided it was time to step things up if I want to enjoy the upcoming ride.

It was a nice, pleasant fall day and once I got riding it seemed I just couldn't stop. When it was all said & done, I had gone 21 miles!

I'm tired, but was in no way wiped out when I finished, so things are looking good for my October ride.

Here are a couple of photos from today's ride including a map of the route.

More images on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/glowrocks/sets/72157627769134268/detail/).

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=220541
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=220540
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=220542


TomD77
09-27-11, 09:13 PM
Feels good, doesn't it?

glowrocks
09-27-11, 09:31 PM
Feels good, doesn't it?

That it does!


CraigB
09-28-11, 07:06 AM
Good for you! Congratulations.

teachme
09-28-11, 07:21 AM
Awesome! Good going!

Beverly
09-28-11, 07:50 AM
Nice pics. Looks like you're ready for the 25 miler.

Sculptor7
09-28-11, 08:24 AM
It only gets better. I like your riding country. Can't go wrong: either North, South, East or West. Nice straight lines. Looks pretty flat, too.

woodway
09-28-11, 08:47 AM
Nice! Thanks for sharing. Keep pedaling!

Louis
09-28-11, 08:57 AM
Congratulations! :thumb:

I love riding those dirt and gravel roads on my touring bike.