Yeah, 20 miles under cloudless Socal skies, with temps approaching 80's. First ride in a while without leg warmers! Looking forward to summer so we can stop complaining about the cold and start doing so for the heat!

Maybe wild honeysuckle? That's what I'm smelling on my rides in the spring time.
Did 10 miles today. A bit breezy, but nice to get out.

Not honeysuckle-I like that too.
These are big bushes that have a hard white spore/seed on them.

Weather was nice today (4/18) so loaded up the bike and headed out to the local MUP. Surprised--might only have been 8 cars in the parking lot. To say my riding was not up to par would be an understatement tho. Just didn't feel "up to snuff" today. Did manage to ride 15.3 miles at an average 11.6 mph. To be honest, think it would have been lower except there are several bridges over the stream that runs along and coming down off of them is fun! One tough hill that I usually climb, only made 2/3 up. (in fairness, many younger than me don't make it that far). It usually seems like an effortless ride, today felt like a struggle. But with all the rain we've had, glad to get a ride in, even if not epic!

Rode to West Beach, Beverly Farms, Massachusetts ... nice view of Misery Island ... still low 40's (deg F) in the morning.

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Coffee break (and brake) at West Beach ...

This morning was raining so I decided I still wanted to ride so instead of my 8/9 am start I would ride later in the day. I left the house at 1:05 and was able to get a 14 mile ride in. At least I was able to get out today even though it was raining this am.

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103km today, riding out to Saitama and coming back along Tokyo Bay. The lion’s share of the ride was into a nasty headwind, and it wore me out. Luckily, once off the Arakawa river bike trail, the wind helped me get the last 20k home. It’s supposed to rain in Tokyo from Monday to Wednesday, and I was determined to get in a long ride today. Of course, I wouldn’t be surprised if the next three days turn out to be nice.

45-mile ramble in the Boston suburbs with a couple of local friends. I was hoping for warmer and sunnier weather, but it was still good to be out on a bike and see spring coming along.
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I like your bike.We have family in Brookline and visit there but have not cycled in the urban environment.

Another day with a late start, I was able to get out at 11:00 am after my husband’s doctor appointment. I got 20 miles in and that was enough for today. The sky was clear and busy with busy winds gusting up to 25mph.
And while crossing a street that I was 3/4 of the way across, the guy took a right turn in front of me. I veered so I wouldn’t hit him. Oh then gave him the finger(which I am not proud of myself). I stopped at the bench which was on the side of the road to sit for a few minutes(this was planned before the incident). While I sat there and was calling my husband asking him to make me a cup of tea as I was on my way home. The guy came back kind and got out of his Jeep walking towards me. I was a little nervous. He apologized and told me he didn’t see me. I accepted his apology and thanked him. It was thoughtful of him to come back and apologize.
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Did laps around the neighborhood loop. Beautiful out, around 60F. Wind still kicking up 15-20mph. The wind was strange today. One minute its coming out of the south then a couple minutes later its coming from the north. I guess they call that variable. Got in ~16 miles.

Cheers,

Scott

I left the house at 8:45 this morning to ride to the senior center. Where I spent the day playing cards. At 3 o’clock I left the Senior Center with my eight dollars in winnings,, and rode my bike home.
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Ride around Cape Ann, Massachusetts this morning ... coffee break (brake!) at Front Beach, Rockport.

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Congrats!

That looks like a beautiful ride!

Celebrated the FULL MOON yesterday by riding 103.03 miles. First 52 miles on my 1982 DAHON fold-up that I just put a 60 tooth chainring on and then my 2018 Roubaix

City miles.
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Got just a smidge over 11 miles today. It was a little muggy, but good to be active.
Trying to get my stamina back enough to ride in a nearby area that allows me 20-25 mile rides. Much prettier area with little traffic and smoother roads.

Lunchtime errand to the Italian deli for my favorite mozzarella, prosciutto, and roasted pepper sandwich, espresso beans, bread, and other items. Tested out the Wald rack on Zizzo.

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Then an afternoon fitness ride. This was the first day of the year where I felt like I was getting stronger.in my legs and lungs.

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That is a worthy goal! I’m hungry now!

I was able to leave the house at 9 am this morning and ride for 21 miles. Blue skies and the temperature was 46 degrees at 11:00 am when I returned home.
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16 miles today.
It was dark, and muggy, and windy, but possible severe thunderstorms are predicted for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, so I figured I'd better get a decent ride while I could.

I just spec'd out the Zizzo Liberte and compared to my 45+ pound, 42 year old DAHON there is a possibility of buying one. ENJOY your miles on it

Thanks - I've had the Liberte for 5 years. Purchased it when I was traveling regularly to Washington DC by train and bus. Rode around much of the capital with it, on much of the bike infrastructure there, including a ~27 mile loop around the perimeter of the city.

Headset was binding a little when I first purchased it. Quick adjustment. Been through three sets of brake pads. Recently regreased the hubs. Wheels still true.

As the photo suggests, it's my in town grocery getter these days. Easy to store and, even with the panners and basket, pretty light to haul up and down he stairs to my basement.

Overall, it's been a great little bike. I recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable folder. My Bike Fridays ride more like full-sized bikes, but the Zizzo was cheap and not so precious that I'd be super bummed if it was stolen.

I was able to get out and ride a little early this morning. I left the house at 8:35 am and rode for 23 miles. The weather was nice with blue skies, and cloudless for the most part, the temperature was 43 when I left the house. I had added 3 extra miles on my ride, and I am going to try to increase it over the summer.