The procrastination in the morning has to stop. I waited till 9 AM this morning before leaving the house for a ride. I was able to get 21 miles in and I was happy to be out riding. The next time I stopped playing these excuses games I’m gonna have to remind myself. I really want to be out riding.
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Got in 19 miles this morning. Near perfect day, which is rare in December.

that moon lit up our house !

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mid 30’s with some snow cover - so elected to do a walk and short hike

a small group of bikes did pass by at one point

Waning Gibbous MOON rising right now is almost as bright. :thumb::thumb:

My wife wanted to get out on her Marin bike today for the first time in a while, so I escorted her for 13 miles. The south wind was a bit of a pain, but 73 degrees in December was something we couldn't pass up.

I was able to get out and ride this morning by 8:15 am. No time spent hemming and hawing. I rode for 25 miles.

Got outside for 15 miles this morning, first time in a while. Been riding indoors because of the cold and not posting. Unseasonably high 50s today with a pretty good wind but at least warmer. Hope everyone’s having a good week.

I got out later today but not due to hemming and hawing, due to having a plumber coming to the house and needing to wait for him. Anyway, right after he left so did I. I got a 25 mile ride in today, but did not make my goal of riding to the Long Center. I took a left when I should have taken more of a right. So I never made the yoga class I had intended to make. I will try again another day.

No.

I didn't.

Wanted to though.

Had planned on doing a Rouvy trainer session this afternoon, took a nap instead.

Seems I got 'hand-shaked' something noxious @ work, several co-workers have been wheezing & coughing... just a matter of time I guess despite my best efforts at staying well clear.

It was 70° today, cloudy with a very light breeze.
I only did a single 6 mile loop around the lake but after adjusting my seat height I felt like I could do more. I just didn’t want to push it my first time out in a couple of weeks.
I do enjoy the smell of fresh fallen wet leaves.

I hadn't planned to ride today, but with a front forecast to come in overnight, I decided to get a rare afternoon ride in.
The wind was getting pretty gusty, but I managed to do a tad over 12 miles.

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Little Beaver Creek trail - Lisbon through Leetonia to Washingtonville

mid 40’s and sunny - nice day for mid December (relatively speaking)

Cherry Valley beehive coke ovens built in 1860’s pictured above (6th picture down)

I really enjoy seeing trails from other states. Ohio is really beautiful.
We need a photo thread for cyclists to post pics of their favorite trails.
I’m having a procedure tomorrow but I will be back riding Friday. I will find someplace to take a pic.

I agree, that looks like a beautiful trail. Thanks for the pix!

Well, our little gym at work is messed up. We are having basement work done and the dust it kicked up made a real mess of it. I reluctantly set up the bike trainer at home using my old Chiorda. I did 45 minutes last night, somewhere in the area of 12 miles.

This is the most challenging time of the year with the cold and dark. I dont like these indoor rides much, but I feel glad after I complete one. I have been riding the Mtn Bike to work and back a lot of days, which is just 5 blocks each way with a small hill, but I like at least a little real riding.

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I got out this morning a little later than I wanted but got some necessary chores regarding our trailer completed. So I got a 19.2 mile ride in and I rode to the Aging well center for the yoga class. I need to find another five miles to add into the ride. I will keep looking.

Just 6 miles today with some running around up-town. Probably walked another 2-4 miles.

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Outside the old section of the Law Courts complex on the way home...

-D.S.

Grocery run today with just 12 quite slow miles.
No photo's today- I didn't even pack the phone.
Still glad I did it. Any ride time is great these days.

-D.S.

On the road at 12:29am this morning with temperature at 48℉ and feeling like 42℉. Moon super bright at 54.5% illumination of 3rd quarter. 3 sightings of coyotes running around plus 1 racoon, a RK opossum and numerous rabbits. Nice having some cooler weather but expect it to be back 80℉+ soon.

I got a late start today due to the colder temperatures this morning. I waited for 60 degrees and headed out on the bike. I got 20 miles so that is an okay start for the week. I saw something that reminded me of snow.
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I took a rest day to watch the Viking game (Yay!) and help make gingerbread cookies. Both turned out great :thumb:

Spending the winter in Tucson. 49 miles on The Loop in warm sunshine.

Mike

Back on the bike today after a two week break due to a very successful medical procedure! 31 miles. I’m within shouting distance of 6K miles this year! 206 miles left to go! Up from 1450 last year.