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06-28-09, 08:54 PM
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Well i did my first metric in 15 yrs yesteday in Franklin TN, the Harpeth River Run. Really nice route, but it was really hot, but still finished in under 4 hrs w/ an average around 16 mph. Not bad for an old guy on a cruise, Got up this morning and spun another 25.
06-28-09, 09:48 PM
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Rode 50 yesterday in the Cartersville Century ride. This was my very first group ride. I had a great time and will definitely be doing more group rides! I originally planned on only doing 30, but when I got to the first rest stop (the turnaround point for the 30) I decided it was too soon to head back, so I kept going. The most I've ever done before was 28 miles. I was really hurting towards the end, but I made it. 
I felt very out of place on my Trek trail bike (with slicks) as just about everyone else was on a road bike of some kind. But no one treated me like I didn't belong. Everyone was very positive and very friendly. Some even said how amazed they were that I was doing this on a trail bike (one passing rider said I was "kicking butt" because she was having a hard time keeping up with me). I ended the day feeling pretty good, and totally convinced that I need a road bike!
So today I went and bought one.
I felt very out of place on my Trek trail bike (with slicks) as just about everyone else was on a road bike of some kind. But no one treated me like I didn't belong. Everyone was very positive and very friendly. Some even said how amazed they were that I was doing this on a trail bike (one passing rider said I was "kicking butt" because she was having a hard time keeping up with me). I ended the day feeling pretty good, and totally convinced that I need a road bike!
So today I went and bought one.
06-28-09, 10:03 PM
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alright, cool, is it now posted in the "what road bike do you have?" thread yet?
06-29-09, 09:19 AM
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Monday 6/29/09... Temp 86 feels like 95 and humidity 68%.
No matter who you are or how far/fast you ride HYDRATE... HYDRATE... HYDRATE...
Todays distance 35.26 (s)miles
Total distance this mo. 678.63 (s)miles
Total distance this yr. 3249.66 (s)miles
GO RAYS....2008 American League Champions
No matter who you are or how far/fast you ride HYDRATE... HYDRATE... HYDRATE...
Todays distance 35.26 (s)miles
Total distance this mo. 678.63 (s)miles
Total distance this yr. 3249.66 (s)miles
GO RAYS....2008 American League Champions
06-29-09, 09:43 AM
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36ish this morning fixed with some good headwind, just the two of us.
06-29-09, 09:56 AM
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Riding after work this evening. Probably still only clock 10 miles or so. Bringing someone that hasn't ridden in quite some time.
06-30-09, 09:27 PM
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finally....rode the Ruby tonight, but kept it in the 50x13 for the whole ride.
43mi/2:05hr
43mi/2:05hr
07-01-09, 10:17 AM
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Fueled by Scoobie Snacks!
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Three days of thunderstorms - no riding! Could we please have some sunshine here in the Sunshine State! If it doesn't stop raining soon, the grass will be up around my waist.
07-01-09, 11:03 AM
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^ After several days of rain, 5-7+ last night, and more today, we may have to commission Boatdesigner to finish the Arc we talked about last month.^ 
07-01-09, 12:26 PM
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07-01-09, 03:09 PM
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Wednesday 7/02/09... Temp 82 feels like 87 and humidity 78%.
No matter who you are or how far/fast you ride HYDRATE... HYDRATE... HYDRATE...
Todays distance 20.14 (s)miles
Total distance this mo. 20.14 (s)miles
Total distance this yr. 3269.80 (s)miles
GO RAYS....2008 American League Champions
No matter who you are or how far/fast you ride HYDRATE... HYDRATE... HYDRATE...
Todays distance 20.14 (s)miles
Total distance this mo. 20.14 (s)miles
Total distance this yr. 3269.80 (s)miles
GO RAYS....2008 American League Champions
07-02-09, 02:33 PM
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Finally a sunny day! I rode 20 miles this morning, then cut the lawn when I got home. Any chance we'll get a couple more of these for the weekend? Probably not!
07-02-09, 07:13 PM
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38mi/2hr
07-03-09, 03:56 PM
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Cut the lawn last night (before the only way would have been with a scythe) then got out this morning for 25 miles.
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07-03-09, 04:30 PM
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Haven't ridden in about 10 days due to the morning rain!
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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.
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07-03-09, 06:08 PM
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Got lost from the group on an intended 106 mi loop, no map, but I did find my way back to the car, so around 100. Hot but not too hot today. Only hit about 90F.
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07-04-09, 12:14 AM
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Mill Mountain TT in Roanoke VA. 1.87 miles with 900+ ft elevation gain. Suffered, but enjoyed it.
07-04-09, 10:16 AM
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Saturday 7/04/09... Temp 88 feels like 97 and humidity 61%.
No matter who you are or how far/fast you ride HYDRATE... HYDRATE... HYDRATE...
Todays distance 55.14 (s)miles
Total distance this mo. 120.83 (s)miles
Total distance this yr. 3370.49 (s)miles
GO RAYS....2008 American League Champions
No matter who you are or how far/fast you ride HYDRATE... HYDRATE... HYDRATE...
Todays distance 55.14 (s)miles
Total distance this mo. 120.83 (s)miles
Total distance this yr. 3370.49 (s)miles
GO RAYS....2008 American League Champions
07-04-09, 11:26 AM
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Temp: 88 / Feels Like: 99° / Humidity: 70% / Wind: VAR 6mph
Today: 21.71
Lost track of the year :-(
Today: 21.71
Lost track of the year :-(
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07-04-09, 06:32 PM
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Starting to do 200 miles a week.
It is definitely helping with the weight loss and I am starting to feel more energetic.
It is definitely helping with the weight loss and I am starting to feel more energetic.
07-04-09, 08:36 PM
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Saturday 7/04/09... First ride today 55.14 miles. Second ride today with my daughter 20.84 miles
No matter who you are or how far/fast you ride HYDRATE... HYDRATE... HYDRATE...
Todays distance 75.98 (s)miles
Total distance this mo. 141.67 (s)miles
Total distance this yr. 3391.33 (s)miles
GO RAYS....2008 American League Champions
No matter who you are or how far/fast you ride HYDRATE... HYDRATE... HYDRATE...
Todays distance 75.98 (s)miles
Total distance this mo. 141.67 (s)miles
Total distance this yr. 3391.33 (s)miles
GO RAYS....2008 American League Champions
07-05-09, 03:23 PM
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25 miles yesterday (7/4) starting and ending in Ellijay, GA. We were vacationing in the area for the holiday weekend. I encountered one very tough (for me) climb named Roundtop Road, two groups of dogs that wanted to race me, and one really nice cyclist from Talking Rock who was out on his ride.
Bill
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07-05-09, 03:30 PM
#1024
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Sunday 7/05/09... Real slow ride in the heat of the day with my daughter 31.05 miles. Temp 91 degrees feels like 97 with 50% humidity.
No matter who you are or how far/fast you ride HYDRATE... HYDRATE... HYDRATE...
Todays distance 31.05 (s)miles
Total distance this mo. 172.72 (s)miles
Total distance this yr. 3422.38 (s)miles
GO RAYS....2008 American League Champions
No matter who you are or how far/fast you ride HYDRATE... HYDRATE... HYDRATE...
Todays distance 31.05 (s)miles
Total distance this mo. 172.72 (s)miles
Total distance this yr. 3422.38 (s)miles
GO RAYS....2008 American League Champions
07-06-09, 09:40 AM
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kjc, what is your usual pace? I see you do alot of miles (675 a month?) and was curious what kind of pace you keep for these miles.