I did my longest ride ever today
05-08-15, 07:45 PM
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Congratulations. We signed up for a 44.7 mile group ride tomorrow. By comparison my current long ride is 28.27 miles. The problem is my neck decided to be a jerk today and it has some spasms/muscle pain that are making me worry. Hot, cold, pain killers, stretching, resting, etc nothing has helped. Here's to hoping that when my alarm goes off at 4am tomorrow I only yell at the hour... not at the neck.
05-08-15, 09:36 PM
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I get up at 340 every weekday morning. Set two activity tracker alarms and a nightstand alarm, have not needed the nightstand alarm yet. Monday-Wed I go for a 30 minute walk, have to clock in by 545. Thursday I have to clock in by 5, Friday I decided to cook a halfway real breakfast.....must clock in by 545. Have not worked many Saturday's but the day shift guys LOVE working 4am to noon. Cultural thing that is.....being ecstatic about working 4am to noon :-).
05-09-15, 02:27 AM
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nice job jade408 and thanks for letting us share your success - woohoo
05-09-15, 08:51 AM
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There's nothing more satisfying than reaching new highs in terms of distance, pace, or cumulative miles over a period of time. Pushing into new territory is how you grow in any activity. Congrats on your accomplishment...now you have a new high to build on.
05-09-15, 05:11 PM
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Sweet feeling, isn't it. Awesome!
You'll be able to increase your distance faster than you think. Just leave time for it. I was amazed how quickly I was able to increase my range when I kept at it. And I know you will too.
Also - go for a water bottle holder and a water bottle that is easy to drink from. If possible, don't go with something you need to stop and unscrew. Even on shorter rides. It'll get you used to having water and get you used to drinking water.
You'll be able to increase your distance faster than you think. Just leave time for it. I was amazed how quickly I was able to increase my range when I kept at it. And I know you will too.
Also - go for a water bottle holder and a water bottle that is easy to drink from. If possible, don't go with something you need to stop and unscrew. Even on shorter rides. It'll get you used to having water and get you used to drinking water.
05-09-15, 05:25 PM
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Sweet feeling, isn't it. Awesome!
You'll be able to increase your distance faster than you think. Just leave time for it. I was amazed how quickly I was able to increase my range when I kept at it. And I know you will too.
Also - go for a water bottle holder and a water bottle that is easy to drink from. If possible, don't go with something you need to stop and unscrew. Even on shorter rides. It'll get you used to having water and get you used to drinking water.
You'll be able to increase your distance faster than you think. Just leave time for it. I was amazed how quickly I was able to increase my range when I kept at it. And I know you will too.
Also - go for a water bottle holder and a water bottle that is easy to drink from. If possible, don't go with something you need to stop and unscrew. Even on shorter rides. It'll get you used to having water and get you used to drinking water.
Bill
05-10-15, 02:47 AM
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I closed the week with 40.7 miles. Definitely the most ever! We will see when I can top that. This coming week will be hard. Traveling for a few days.
05-10-15, 06:31 AM
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I carry 2 bottles even for 10 miles... My max ride was last year 28 miles, this year, new bike, better fit, I will try a 50 mile ride by the end of the year, I just bought a Thule strap on aluminum rack so I can carry fluids and snacks with no issues ...
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05-10-15, 07:39 AM
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Heck yeah - those are the best bottles I've found! They stay closed until you suck or squeeze. And skip the insulation. They hold more without the insulation. At least, I don't need ice cold water when I'm biking. Might be different for others.
05-10-15, 07:51 AM
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Sweet feeling, isn't it. Awesome!
You'll be able to increase your distance faster than you think. Just leave time for it. I was amazed how quickly I was able to increase my range when I kept at it. And I know you will too.
Also - go for a water bottle holder and a water bottle that is easy to drink from. If possible, don't go with something you need to stop and unscrew. Even on shorter rides. It'll get you used to having water and get you used to drinking water.
You'll be able to increase your distance faster than you think. Just leave time for it. I was amazed how quickly I was able to increase my range when I kept at it. And I know you will too.
Also - go for a water bottle holder and a water bottle that is easy to drink from. If possible, don't go with something you need to stop and unscrew. Even on shorter rides. It'll get you used to having water and get you used to drinking water.
05-10-15, 08:01 AM
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+1 for the Camelbak Podium bottles, I carry a pair of the 21oz insulated Chill bottles with me all the time when I'm on the bike, and I've got two 21oz non-insulated for taking my son out on his trailer
05-10-15, 08:06 AM
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The insulated were all I could find at retail :-)...they MIGHT be very nice come winter time, about 75 minutes in my non insulated water bottles will freeze, might be that lukewarm water in an insulated bottle might be a great core heat helper when it is 16F next winter :-).
05-13-15, 07:50 AM
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I upped the bar yesterday. Did 16.1 miles. It is amazing how far you can end up with transportation miles. 5 for lunch and the pharmacy. Then the rest were to go to and from a meeting a few neighborhoods away!
This week should hit 40 miles as I have a 10 mile tour this weekend.
This week should hit 40 miles as I have a 10 mile tour this weekend.
05-13-15, 05:04 PM
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Adds up, I just did 10 miles after work today, kept a really high cadence....pushed a but more but not too much to make me hurt, only my 4 th ride since a year..love. The new Madone, damn it's a smooth ride
