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Thankful to post this thread.
Yes to riding. Yes to hot, near 90* at the end of riding, low humidity ~30%. Thank goodness for partially shaded routes.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...bad25c03d.jpeg Full sun, the bog has been 100% dry many weeks now. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5a3769b13.jpeg Only the pig likes to sun in this heat. Now there's a speed limit I can live with for the autos. Parking lot ahead. :rolleyes: https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...32443f05b.jpeg Roll On. This is projected to be a 3 day heatwave - highs about 90*, lows in low 60*s t Renton Highlands, WA90ฐSunday, August 10 Current Weather3:18 PM90ฐF Sunny RealFeelฎ 95ฐ RealFeel Shade™ 89ฐ Max UV Index 4 Moderate Wind NNW 3 mph Wind Gusts 6 mph Humidity 34% Indoor Humidity 34% (Slightly Humid) Dew Point 59ฐ F Pressure ↔ 30.14 in Cloud Cover 0% Visibility 3 mi Cloud Ceiling 40000 ft edit: OOOOOpps - there are other threads for weather status. Apologies. It's only cloud storage afterall. |
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Did a mixed gravel/road ride of 20 miles. We had 5" of rain overnight last night. It was around 80 but very humid. More rain coming tonight probably. |
Originally Posted by Cornbiker
(Post 23582403)
Did a mixed gravel/road ride of 20 miles. We had 5" of rain overnight last night. It was around 80 but very humid. More rain coming tonight probably.
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Originally Posted by Cornbiker
(Post 23582403)
Did a mixed gravel/road ride of 20 miles. We had 5" of rain overnight last night. It was around 80 but very humid. More rain coming tonight probably.
Here's hoping we get a break from the heavy rains these next few days, eh? Time for things to dry out a bit going into the last days of Summer '25. |
Originally Posted by spclark
(Post 23582498)
Much of that storm went south of us here. We had 1" yesterday, maybe 0.2" this morning. Milwaukee and Wauwatosa OTOH got drowned... 10" yesterday put paid to the State Fair's end!!
Here's hoping we get a break from the heavy rains these next few days, eh? Time for things to dry out a bit going into the last days of Summer '25. |
Maiden run on my new Hunt Carbon wheels on the Hakka, which is turning into a road bike. Felt very fast. I used the Conti GP 5000 S before, for a metric century on my original Stans Alloy wheels. those wheels will get some gravel/trail tires. maybe.
My next move in the transformation is to replace the 40t chainring with a 44t. Trying that before going 2x GRX. I spin out on long downhills with 40t. 15miles, in 57mins. a toasty 80ฐF +. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5d46871917.jpg |
Thankful to post this thread
Before trying to ramp-up miles, double then quadruple in a month - the advice is consult your Dr. - My inner Doc said Check all systems are Go every day and you can keep going up slowly. Contact points after 4 consecutive daily rides are good.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...db297be97.jpeg Still dry. Showers coming for a couple of days soon. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e5763f967.jpeg Took the trouble to knock down a few fresh plums from the tall tall tree - only to find they are still green. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...810d06e4b.jpeg At the animal rescue and petting farm (down th hill from home) many kids groups visit. YMCA mini-buses regularly, etc Glad to see this one today. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5bb297ed3.jpeg Spending time on this leather saddle to fully break it in. Attached to a nice 20yo lugged steel frame, customed for me. :thumb: |
Yeah, I did. To work first, 3/4 mile. Then out for lunch and back, another 3.7 miles, then home once I punched out. A little more casual endeavor, so 4.8 miles for that. Total for the day? A rousing 9.2 miles.
I'm looking to better that (by a significant degree!) tomorrow, my one full weekday off work... weather permitting of course! |
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No - took an alternative activity
Rode 5 consecutive days, so changed it up with a 2+ hr hike.
Pedestrian - Im quite pedestrian, so I proceeded. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...865cdccff.jpeg Lots of choices for trails - kinda flat or very hilly https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a856db249.jpeg Trees - a nice mixed forest - deciduous and evergreen https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...23dc83718.jpeg And switchbacks https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...09fcb9d8d.jpeg Need some rain. |
Originally Posted by Wildwood
(Post 23586703)
Rode 5 consecutive days, so changed it up with a 2+ hr hike.
Pedestrian - Im quite pedestrian, so I proceeded. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...865cdccff.jpeg Lots of choices for trails - kinda flat or very hilly https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a856db249.jpeg Trees - a nice mixed forest - deciduous and evergreen https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...23dc83718.jpeg And switchbacks https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...09fcb9d8d.jpeg Need some rain. |
Hidden Falls
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No riding here, as my bikes are all in other countries. I did walk to a castle though. Wouldn't you know the put it on high ground, so it was a workout. Cobbles exercising my ankles and balance.
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Having to wait for a couple more tests before my cardiologist will let me exert much but I did 30 minutes on a stationary bike at the gym. Stayed in zone 1 and watched Chive TV.
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26 miles today through Muscatine. Some along the Mississippi. |
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Originally Posted by letrebici
(Post 23582575)
Maiden run on my new Hunt Carbon wheels on the Hakka, which is turning into a road bike. Felt very fast. I used the Conti GP 5000 S before, for a metric century on my original Stans Alloy wheels. those wheels will get some gravel/trail tires. maybe.
My next move in the transformation is to replace the 40t chainring with a 44t. Trying that before going 2x GRX. I spin out on long downhills with 40t. 15miles, in 57mins. a toasty 80ฐF +. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5d46871917.jpg if not should be good with a GRX 2x … 48 big ring with a 11t small cog is about the equal of the old 53/12 combo which was fairly common (including pro ranks) BITD … 48/10 will definitely be ok … |
Originally Posted by t2p
(Post 23588592)
might be ok with 44t ring ? do you run cassette with 11 or 10t ?
if not should be good with a GRX 2x 48 big ring with a 11t small cog is about the equal of the old 53/12 combo which was fairly common (including pro ranks) BITD 48/10 will definitely be ok If I didn't already have the GX 810 derailleur, and 2x cranks, brake lever, I would consider the newer GRX 12 speed with tighter jumps at the high end. Cassette: 11-12-13-14-15-17-19, 21, 24, 28 32, 36T I don't want to drop any more $$$ on this. Additionally, it is bit of work to change to 2x, overall (with my basic bike mechanical skills) From my current notes: GRX 1x 44T (11 speed) - CHANGE to 44T CHAINRING ONLY 11-42t with 44t CR (Shimano XT 11-42 cass / Shimano GX 812 der) Range = 382% Ratio: (Lo) 1.05 to 4.0 (Hi) -> 29.1mph [32mm tire] Ratio: (Lo) 1.05 to 4.0 (Hi) -> 29.8mph [40mm tire] REFERENCE for 40T orig Chainring: Ratio: (Lo) 0.95 to 3.64 (Hi) -> 26.5mph [32mm tire] Cassette: 11-13-15-17-19-21-24-28-32-37-42T (bt) GRX 2x (11 speed) - my 2025 planned change 11-34t with 48/31t (Shimano CS-HG800 cass / Shimano GX 810 der) Range = 449% Ratio: (Lo) 0.912 to 4.36 (Hi) -> 31.8mph [32mm tire] Cassette: 11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-30-34T |
The wife and I got out for a 14 mile ride this morning.
Health issues and the summer heat have really slowed us down lately. |
Yes. 26 miles.
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I did
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I did! I only managed 3.5 miles though. My friend and I stopped for a drink and my shoelace got caught on the pedal somehow. Well, in trying to get it off the chain managed to come off the chainring. I had to walk a mile back home and my wonderful husband fixed it, and now I know to do that in the future. Which I hope never happens again. Strange, very strange.
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Always grateful to post this thread
Actively trying to increase saddle time and mileage. Weather is cooperating, body mechanics trying to keep up.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b0946b245.jpeg Staying dry and pleasant. Enjoying it while possible. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0821608b0.jpeg So are the horses. |
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