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https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2332ee1b6.jpeg 24 miles on the Shining Sea bike path here on Cape Cod. Perfect day, thankful for all of it, weather, health and just being around. |
Did about 20 miles along the ocean on a beautiful day in Southern Maine.
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Forecast didn't look encouraging (rainy) for my 72nd Birthday Ride tomorrow so I got it done this AM. First long ride on my used RANS Velocity Squared and it was tough 101.08 miles.
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Humidity blew off around 7 and made for a nice short ride.
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Crashed Monday, July 4, thanks to a guy who hung a U-turn just ahead of me after I announced 'on your left' - he had seen me; he didn't look back or signal before turning; nor did he stop his turn when he saw me on his left. He said he thought I was going to pass him on his right! My right hand and right side of the torso still hurt, but I was slowing down when the guy hit me, so the damage could have been worse.
25 miles today in absolutely beautiful weather - sunny, light wind, warm but not what I consider 80 anymore - mid 80s or less. No pain on the bike. I was faster than usual. A pretty young woman initiated a conversation ... I don't think that would have happened 50 years ago.:) My reaction time is down. The guy who did the U-turn looked like he was over 50, too, and his reactions were worse than mine. I have decided to ride a lot more defensively now....:) |
Originally Posted by philbob57
(Post 22570303)
I have decided to ride a lot more defensively now....:)
Also, my defensive abilities are doo-doo on the last part of a ride. Trying to keep that in mind but as the joke goes; Three things go when you get old, your vision, your hearing, and, umm, I can't remember the third thing. |
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Almost took an antler up the arse yesterday. He had just hopped that fence in the shadows, saw me while in the air, landed, and made a U-turn. I braked but kept a straight line not knowing which way he was going to turn. All ended well for both of us and his flock of does. |
Coming into the Sunrise parking lot at 6400'. Five of us did the 6200', 55 mile ride, first up to Chinook Pass, the "warmup", then down and up to Sunrise on Mt. Rainier. The backcountry is finally starting to melt out.
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The regular local ride but hotter; 90 degrees.
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Today at the mountain rest stop, I heard an explosion and knew right away it was a tire. I figured maybe somebody coming down from the Summit, but it was a parked e-bike, disc brakes, carbon rims, and tubeless tire. It was warm but not THAT hot - he was either running way too much pressure or the tire wasn't installed right.
At least I thought it was an ebike - maybe just some storage box near the BB. My bike was parked right next to this one, fortunately none of that sealant mess got on my frame. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...58535e3860.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3dc7ae3be8.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f9d28ab44e.jpg |
16 miles in rain and high winds.
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40 miles, sunny, mid-high 80s, humid, light wind. Bonked after a rest stop at 22 miles. I usually eat some pickles and olives before riding but for got to do it today. Rough time from, say 25-30 miles while going through my memory for the closest store that could supply electrolytes. I was so messed up that I forgot the day - the closest store is closed on Monday. High 80s, maybe 90 and high winds for the next 3 days, then a gray Friday and a period of wet weather - at least that's how it looks now. I'm not happy with that, but I'm glad I did the 40 - it might be my longest ride since 2015.
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Rode 27.66 miles with 1355 ft of climbing (that's a lot for central IA!) at 14.9 mph. It was a good ride followed by a picnic lunch at the Saylorville ranger station where I had started the ride. This is my favorite ride as it is a twisty winding bike path with remarkably few people and lots of great water views and tree cover. There are plenty of rest stops along the way so water is a non-issue. I rode my 1979 Trek 510 on the ride. I built the bike up around 2 years ago and it has become one of my favorite bikes.
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About 32 miles, sunny, mid 70s, wind 5-10 MPH. Looking at more great weather over the last 6 days of July.
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Took this one out today. First ride on it since Feb. 2020. It's been all carbon road rides since then until today. lol
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GREAT looking bike - RACEY! how did it feel after the Carbon wonders?
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Originally Posted by Chickenwings
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GREAT looking bike - RACEY! how did it feel after the Carbon wonders?
Took awhile to get used to it. Narrow bars, smaller brake levers, friction shifting. My right fingers kept on looking for my brifter. On the other hand, the comfier steel frame felt nice for a change. Back to carbon. :) |
Hahaha yeah. Nostalgia is sure nice to look at but modern technology is sure nice to use. I would still like a 74 Barracuda but it probably wouldn't be my first choice for a long distance drive!
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Made in the Shade
South County, North County and Putnam Trailways.
Perfect weather, lovely ride. Except on the water crossings and a few places, the route has thick cool overstory. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...be775f65a0.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ee8c404810.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...fbd62b2cdc.jpg |
Thought I should kinda test myself in full sun and hot (for us) temps with little shade. Savior was a bit of breeze for shady stops.
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A hot 72 mile ride on the Capital Trail. Hit the wall about 68 miles. Rested on the shade and cooled off with water. Slowed down the rest of the way. Who’d have that 800 calories was not enough. Needed to take more pictures.
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Originally Posted by BTinNYC
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South County, North County and Putnam Trailways.
Perfect weather, lovely ride. Except on the water crossings and a few places, the route has thick cool overstory. |
A day late, but yesterday I celebrated NBD with my first proper road ride in 30 years. Didn't realize how much I'd missed it. I'm too new for image upload, but it was a little over 30 miles out and back along the Ohio river. A few short 5% climbs and 17mph average.
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