Did You Ride Today?
#351
(this space for rent)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: White Bluff, TN
Posts: 437
Bikes: 2018 Synapse Dura-Ace, 1995 Specialized M2-pro, 1995 Gary Fisher Montare
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
3 Posts
just shy of 42 miles w/ the trace bikes sat morning group ride.
#352
(this space for rent)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: White Bluff, TN
Posts: 437
Bikes: 2018 Synapse Dura-Ace, 1995 Specialized M2-pro, 1995 Gary Fisher Montare
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
3 Posts
overslept - had to forgo the usual longer ride and go w/ a 28.2 loop from home & through 2 neighboring towns, several long uphills resulting in a 17.3 avg
#353
Oldie. Boy, howdy!
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Shady Hills, Fl.
Posts: 1,003
Bikes: 2005 Trek T2000 tandem, Giant TCR, Eddie Merckx Majestic Ti, Fuji Team, Giant Revel 29er, Windsor Clockwork (Orange) fixie, and a BikTrix Juggernaut Ultra 1000 fat tire eBike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Wife and I rode our first 200k brevet yesterday on our tandem ..... in August, in Florida! Actually, 128 miles total.
__________________
BICYCLE - [[I]bahy-si-kuhl] - Noun :> A medical device used to correct the common geriatric condition of OFS, (Old, Fat & Slow), in a manner that does not induce brain-decaying boredom like walking or running.
2005 Trek T2000 tandem, Giant TCR, Eddie Merckx Majestic Ti, Fuji Team, Giant Revel 29er, Windsor Clockwork (Orange) fixie, and a BikTrix Juggernaut Ultra 1000 fat tire eBike
BICYCLE - [[I]bahy-si-kuhl] - Noun :> A medical device used to correct the common geriatric condition of OFS, (Old, Fat & Slow), in a manner that does not induce brain-decaying boredom like walking or running.
2005 Trek T2000 tandem, Giant TCR, Eddie Merckx Majestic Ti, Fuji Team, Giant Revel 29er, Windsor Clockwork (Orange) fixie, and a BikTrix Juggernaut Ultra 1000 fat tire eBike
#354
ODB to those that know me
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Little Rock, AR
Posts: 366
Bikes: Gary Fisher Tasajara (undergoing a total rebuild), Giant NRS, Giant OCR C3
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Just did 15 miles of the LOViT (Lake Ouachita Vista Trail) this weekend. I was trying out some more aggressive tires and HATE THEM! Not enough roll for what I'm doing. They will be changed out tonight, back to the Hutches.
On a more positive note, the LOViT is awesome. Beautiful rollers, views and close by the Womble. Man the cycling is getting better and better in Arkansas.
On a more positive note, the LOViT is awesome. Beautiful rollers, views and close by the Womble. Man the cycling is getting better and better in Arkansas.
#355
Rawwrrrrrrrrr!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Clayton, NC
Posts: 2,730
Bikes: 2009 Specialized Ruby Sworks SL w/SRAM Red; 2006 Fuji Team RC; 2008 Felt F1x; 1980's Lotus Excelle; Mangusta FG/SS; Rossin (yet to be built up)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
1 Post
friday, 8/15: 17mi, 2400+/- climbing (all climbing in first half of ride - up to Waterrock Knob)
saturday, 8/16: 45mi with bwnc, Road to Nowhere, ~2500' climbing
sunday, 8/17: 60mi, with bwnc & a couple more local guys, Tour de Tuck recon, 6000+ climbing.
saturday, 8/16: 45mi with bwnc, Road to Nowhere, ~2500' climbing
sunday, 8/17: 60mi, with bwnc & a couple more local guys, Tour de Tuck recon, 6000+ climbing.
#356
(this space for rent)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: White Bluff, TN
Posts: 437
Bikes: 2018 Synapse Dura-Ace, 1995 Specialized M2-pro, 1995 Gary Fisher Montare
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
3 Posts
natches trace, 38 miles in 1 hr, 58 minutes and change. Started out thinking I would do the usual 28 ride... then decided since I did it in less than an hour and a half last time... I should use up all the daylight I had, estimated about 2 hours - decided I could avg 18 for 2 hours, and set that as a goal... on the way out I was a bit relaxed, really had to put the hammer down on the way back, got into a nice groove after mile 25 or so... was able to salvage the avg and make it back to the car in time. Turns out I actually had only an hour and a half of daylight. It was pretty hard to read my cyclometer when I got back to the car... I did have my tail light with me or I wouldn't have tried to stretch the time. I thought I would be cutting it close.... However, the temperature and humidity was exceptional. (was 91 when I left work at 5pm) also - at one point on the way out I had to yield to a skunk crossing the road. Also saw the usual deer and wild turkeys.
#357
VFL For Life
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 50,913
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
Mentioned: 780 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quoted: 28313 Post(s)
Liked 1,815 Times
in
1,288 Posts
#358
Living Life On Two Wheels
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Salinas in California
Posts: 484
Bikes: Giant Rincon 2007 Model - Black & Grey
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Just figured it was appropiate to quote So far as it goes I did take a ride today but nothing spectacular maybe 20 miles or so up a hilly area on the outskirts of town it felt good to get out there and pedal and the climbs made it all that much more enjoyable. Saw a couple runners probably high school kids going at a good pace. To improve upon it I believe it was their coach saw me climbing on my Giant Rincon and Complimented me it was awesome. To consider someone who I had no idea about whatsoever would take the time to say well done and keep climbing really made my day.
#359
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Omnipresent
Posts: 241
Bikes: a celeste green one; 5.5 Madone
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hey WP,
Are you, by chance, doing the Tour De Gaps ride tomorrow, up in Mt Airy,NC?
...just curious, as I think I read where you (also) did the Roan Moan & BRB100 rides.
Oh, and for the record, so far as the actual thread topic goes - No, I did not ride today. I normally do 45 miles (during the week) on my trainer, but I quit for the remainder of the week following my Wednesday morning 15 miles (I do the other 30 in the evenings), to give my legs a break for the ride this weekend.
I guess if I don't see you at this ride, I'm sure we'll be doing the same (century) ride here in the near future. Are you doing B2B? I am. I expect that'll be a challenge. *chuckle*
Cheers
Are you, by chance, doing the Tour De Gaps ride tomorrow, up in Mt Airy,NC?
...just curious, as I think I read where you (also) did the Roan Moan & BRB100 rides.
Oh, and for the record, so far as the actual thread topic goes - No, I did not ride today. I normally do 45 miles (during the week) on my trainer, but I quit for the remainder of the week following my Wednesday morning 15 miles (I do the other 30 in the evenings), to give my legs a break for the ride this weekend.
I guess if I don't see you at this ride, I'm sure we'll be doing the same (century) ride here in the near future. Are you doing B2B? I am. I expect that'll be a challenge. *chuckle*
Cheers
#360
VFL For Life
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 50,913
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
Mentioned: 780 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quoted: 28313 Post(s)
Liked 1,815 Times
in
1,288 Posts
#361
Rawwrrrrrrrrr!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Clayton, NC
Posts: 2,730
Bikes: 2009 Specialized Ruby Sworks SL w/SRAM Red; 2006 Fuji Team RC; 2008 Felt F1x; 1980's Lotus Excelle; Mangusta FG/SS; Rossin (yet to be built up)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
1 Post
Hey WP,
Are you, by chance, doing the Tour De Gaps ride tomorrow, up in Mt Airy,NC?
...just curious, as I think I read where you (also) did the Roan Moan & BRB100 rides.
Oh, and for the record, so far as the actual thread topic goes - No, I did not ride today. I normally do 45 miles (during the week) on my trainer, but I quit for the remainder of the week following my Wednesday morning 15 miles (I do the other 30 in the evenings), to give my legs a break for the ride this weekend.
I guess if I don't see you at this ride, I'm sure we'll be doing the same (century) ride here in the near future. Are you doing B2B? I am. I expect that'll be a challenge. *chuckle*
Cheers
Are you, by chance, doing the Tour De Gaps ride tomorrow, up in Mt Airy,NC?
...just curious, as I think I read where you (also) did the Roan Moan & BRB100 rides.
Oh, and for the record, so far as the actual thread topic goes - No, I did not ride today. I normally do 45 miles (during the week) on my trainer, but I quit for the remainder of the week following my Wednesday morning 15 miles (I do the other 30 in the evenings), to give my legs a break for the ride this weekend.
I guess if I don't see you at this ride, I'm sure we'll be doing the same (century) ride here in the near future. Are you doing B2B? I am. I expect that'll be a challenge. *chuckle*
Cheers
rode tues/wed/thurs...only 70-75mi for the week. today=off. will ride saturday & sunday tho.
#362
VFL For Life
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 50,913
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
Mentioned: 780 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quoted: 28313 Post(s)
Liked 1,815 Times
in
1,288 Posts
#363
(this space for rent)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: White Bluff, TN
Posts: 437
Bikes: 2018 Synapse Dura-Ace, 1995 Specialized M2-pro, 1995 Gary Fisher Montare
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
3 Posts
planned on an evening ride on the trace but instead went on a ride for about 45min w/ the Mrs whilst pulling our daughter in the trailer. (in which she fell asleep, again)
#364
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Atlanta GA
Posts: 553
Bikes: Raleigh Supercourse, Peugeot Iseran, Raleigh Twenty
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I've been on a campaign to ride every day for the remainder of this year and all of next year (no excuses barring catastrophic illness or injury). This weekend has been the first challenge to that, as I've had some sort of energy sapping summer cold. But I persevered.
Yesterday I handled it by doing the normal checkout routine out my bike, and taking a twenty minute ride around East Atlanta village. This morning I stretched the time to forty minutes, and plan on running a few errands on my bike this evening.
If I discount general laziness, the main barriers to daily riding for me are weather and travel. I've handled weather by equipping an old Peugeot steel frame bike with fenders. Travel is a bit more of a problem, but I won't have to travel over the next few months, so I can mull over possible solutions for awhile.
Yesterday I handled it by doing the normal checkout routine out my bike, and taking a twenty minute ride around East Atlanta village. This morning I stretched the time to forty minutes, and plan on running a few errands on my bike this evening.
If I discount general laziness, the main barriers to daily riding for me are weather and travel. I've handled weather by equipping an old Peugeot steel frame bike with fenders. Travel is a bit more of a problem, but I won't have to travel over the next few months, so I can mull over possible solutions for awhile.
#365
The "now retired" Old Guy
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Savannah, GA, USA
Posts: 546
Bikes: Trek Madone 4.5
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
My wife, an experienced rider, and I, a noob, along with a friend who has been her regular riding partner since long before she and I met, did a 22.5 mile ride this morning.
The distance was a PB for me and an exercise for them.
I am really enjoying cycling.
The distance was a PB for me and an exercise for them.
I am really enjoying cycling.
__________________
"The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?"
"The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?"
Last edited by Ed in GA; 08-24-08 at 12:22 PM.
#366
Life is good
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Posts: 18,209
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 522 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 10 Times
in
10 Posts
Did I ride today? In this "weather"? Of course!! I rode yesterday when there was more wind and today when the sun tried to come out but didn't make it until late this afternoon.
Had a good time riding into the headwinds provided by TS Fay yesterday. Got a good tailwind home. Same thing today. Just not quite as windy.
Had a good time riding into the headwinds provided by TS Fay yesterday. Got a good tailwind home. Same thing today. Just not quite as windy.
__________________
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
#367
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Omnipresent
Posts: 241
Bikes: a celeste green one; 5.5 Madone
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Did TdG Saturday. The hill climbs were a *****, but managed to finish in 5:07, nonetheless.
Did my usual 43 mile route this morning; then took the dog for a 4 mile brisk walk.
I'm not familiar with Tour De Tuck; I'll look it up.
Cheers
Did my usual 43 mile route this morning; then took the dog for a 4 mile brisk walk.
I'm not familiar with Tour De Tuck; I'll look it up.
Cheers
#368
Living Life On Two Wheels
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Salinas in California
Posts: 484
Bikes: Giant Rincon 2007 Model - Black & Grey
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Indeed I did take a ride today a total of about 40 miles, to bad I found one wrong turn and never did recover next time.
#369
Rawwrrrrrrrrr!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Clayton, NC
Posts: 2,730
Bikes: 2009 Specialized Ruby Sworks SL w/SRAM Red; 2006 Fuji Team RC; 2008 Felt F1x; 1980's Lotus Excelle; Mangusta FG/SS; Rossin (yet to be built up)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
1 Post
#370
(this space for rent)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: White Bluff, TN
Posts: 437
Bikes: 2018 Synapse Dura-Ace, 1995 Specialized M2-pro, 1995 Gary Fisher Montare
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
3 Posts
no riding this weekend, did more family time and some major house keeping. larryfeltonj, sent you a note.. I'll be visiting atl, maybe go for a ride.
#371
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Atlanta GA
Posts: 553
Bikes: Raleigh Supercourse, Peugeot Iseran, Raleigh Twenty
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Yes I did. There are rainy conditions here today, so I'm using it as an opportunity to check out my rainy weather bike (an old steel frame Peugeot). I'm still in the process of configuring it, so I don't yet have racks, rear blinker, or water bottle cage (plan on scrounging those up this evening). One thing about the drought we had earlier in the year, it allowed me to procrastinate finishing work on the Peugeot. Now I definitely need the old beater.
#372
(this space for rent)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: White Bluff, TN
Posts: 437
Bikes: 2018 Synapse Dura-Ace, 1995 Specialized M2-pro, 1995 Gary Fisher Montare
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
3 Posts
While in Atlanta, did a 24/26 mile ride on wed. and an 18/20 mile ride on thurs. - both were very urban compared to what I'm used to and it was an interesting change of pace. poor Larry was ill so we couldn't meet up to go ride, but there's always next time. Thanks for the suggestions & directions though!
#373
Oldie. Boy, howdy!
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Shady Hills, Fl.
Posts: 1,003
Bikes: 2005 Trek T2000 tandem, Giant TCR, Eddie Merckx Majestic Ti, Fuji Team, Giant Revel 29er, Windsor Clockwork (Orange) fixie, and a BikTrix Juggernaut Ultra 1000 fat tire eBike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Did 52 today on our tandem today, an out and back route fighting a nice 12-15 mph "breeze". But I kept telling myself:
"Intervals make you fast,
Distance makes you lean,
Hills make you strong,
But the wind makes you MEAN!
"Intervals make you fast,
Distance makes you lean,
Hills make you strong,
But the wind makes you MEAN!
__________________
BICYCLE - [[I]bahy-si-kuhl] - Noun :> A medical device used to correct the common geriatric condition of OFS, (Old, Fat & Slow), in a manner that does not induce brain-decaying boredom like walking or running.
2005 Trek T2000 tandem, Giant TCR, Eddie Merckx Majestic Ti, Fuji Team, Giant Revel 29er, Windsor Clockwork (Orange) fixie, and a BikTrix Juggernaut Ultra 1000 fat tire eBike
BICYCLE - [[I]bahy-si-kuhl] - Noun :> A medical device used to correct the common geriatric condition of OFS, (Old, Fat & Slow), in a manner that does not induce brain-decaying boredom like walking or running.
2005 Trek T2000 tandem, Giant TCR, Eddie Merckx Majestic Ti, Fuji Team, Giant Revel 29er, Windsor Clockwork (Orange) fixie, and a BikTrix Juggernaut Ultra 1000 fat tire eBike
#374
Old School Rad
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: The old Mountains
Posts: 8,206
Bikes: Blur LT
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I got out and did a shakedown ride on my sons new hardtail in DuPont St Forest. It too bad he's sick and I had to get the first ride on it.
__________________
Like a circus monkey on a stolen Harley......
Like a circus monkey on a stolen Harley......
#375
The "now retired" Old Guy
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Savannah, GA, USA
Posts: 546
Bikes: Trek Madone 4.5
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
27 Mile group ride today. My longest yet.
__________________
"The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?"
"The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?"
Last edited by Ed in GA; 08-31-08 at 06:24 PM.