First time 25 miles...Made it back in 1 piece...
08-11-13, 10:10 AM
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First time 25 miles...Made it back in 1 piece...
Well i did 26.4 miles this morning, had to drink 3-1/2 bottles of water but i made it, took me like a little less than 2 hours but i did it and i am not that tired...I feel good with myself for this milestone...just 2 months back on the bike after a 23 years hiatus from cycling...
08-11-13, 10:26 AM
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Great Job, also love the CAAD 8!
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I have NEVER regretted going on a ride;
I have often regretted not going when I could have!
I am grateful for the headwind that challenged me today!
I am grateful for the tailwind that helped me go fast!
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08-11-13, 10:31 AM
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Yes i love my CAAD8..it is the 2300 series but i feel very good about it...The weels are a little week for me (245 lbs) but will have a new set on it this weeks...can't wait to try them on the bike...
08-11-13, 10:37 AM
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Great job.
08-11-13, 10:51 AM
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Congrats on your first 25 miles, I remember my first and had a blast! Think I rode it in less than 2 hours as well.
08-11-13, 11:05 AM
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nice!
I have found that as I ride more, I become less sweaty and therefore need less water.
however yesterday I did my first ''climb'' and was sweating like a pig.
On the flats / rollers I am definitely less sweaty
I have found that as I ride more, I become less sweaty and therefore need less water.
however yesterday I did my first ''climb'' and was sweating like a pig.
On the flats / rollers I am definitely less sweaty
08-11-13, 11:19 AM
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Does feel great... The humidity here this am was killer as we had rain last night and the sun was out with no clouds...
08-11-13, 06:36 PM
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Good for you!
I'm hoping to accomplish the same thing tomorrow. I'm an over 60 clyde, so it's a big deal, to me!
I'm hoping to accomplish the same thing tomorrow. I'm an over 60 clyde, so it's a big deal, to me!
08-11-13, 07:23 PM
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Well i think i could've done it on the Hybrid but slower...It really is easier to put power to the pedal on the CAAD...
08-11-13, 07:43 PM
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I literally begin to sweat 30 seconds after entering the plant floor it is so hot and humid. If I'm not sweating at work, I know there's a problem and I usually down about 4 of my 16 ounce jugs I have for water.
