Did you ride today?
#4326
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Overland Park, KS
Bikes: 1999 Giant TCR 2T 2009 Giant Cypress DX 2015 Giant Anyroad 1
Weather finally warmed up a bit from where it's been temps in the 50's made for pleasant rides.
A little sloppy with all of the melting snow but still not too bad. 20 miles yesterday and 19 today. Should also be able to commute next week for all 5 days. More snow next weekend. I'm so ready for spring.
A little sloppy with all of the melting snow but still not too bad. 20 miles yesterday and 19 today. Should also be able to commute next week for all 5 days. More snow next weekend. I'm so ready for spring.
#4327
just keep riding
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 13,560
Likes: 44
From: Milledgeville, Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
A beautiful sunny day with temps in the 60s was the backdrop my ride today. Short bibs and short sleeves.
41 miles all alone. There was some wind, about 10mph, but not really noticeable.
I had planned to ride with some friends in another town, but about 15 miles into the drive to the start I realized I had left the bag with all my riding gear in the kitchen at home. I suppose I can look forward to more and more such memory lapses.
41 miles all alone. There was some wind, about 10mph, but not really noticeable.I had planned to ride with some friends in another town, but about 15 miles into the drive to the start I realized I had left the bag with all my riding gear in the kitchen at home. I suppose I can look forward to more and more such memory lapses.
#4328
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,957
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From: Hollister, CA
Bikes: Volagi, daVinci Joint Venture
Rode the Tour de Palm Springs yesterday on the tandem. Would be an easy ride on a single; the first 15 miles of gradual climb took a bit out of the captain (me), but we finished up decently. Would definitely do this again, but start off even more slowly.
#4329
A beautiful sunny day with temps in the 60s was the backdrop my ride today. Short bibs and short sleeves.
41 miles all alone. There was some wind, about 10mph, but not really noticeable.
I had planned to ride with some friends in another town, but about 15 miles into the drive to the start I realized I had left the bag with all my riding gear in the kitchen at home. I suppose I can look forward to more and more such memory lapses.
41 miles all alone. There was some wind, about 10mph, but not really noticeable.I had planned to ride with some friends in another town, but about 15 miles into the drive to the start I realized I had left the bag with all my riding gear in the kitchen at home. I suppose I can look forward to more and more such memory lapses.

#4330
I finally took the 29er to some singletrack trails at Markham Park. I did some warmups, mostly novice, and a couple of intemediate. Did about an hour. Lots of fun, but it didn't really happen because I didn't take any photos ;-)
#4331
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,116
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From: Colorado Springs, CO.
Bikes: 2011 ICE Sprint Special Edition
YES!! 35 miles on a bright, blue sunny day with the wife on the new recumbents, it's been a LONG time since we've done a decent ride together, due to weather and her work schedule. The views of Pikes Peak were awesome the ride excellent, lot's of terrain changes and of course hills. Part of the route was on a State Highway, with great pavement, wow, these recumbents ride like strech limo on this surface! So good to feel "a bit too warm" for once. Just excellent day!
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#4332
just keep riding
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 13,560
Likes: 44
From: Milledgeville, Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
#4333
Managed 45 miles today after lunch. Sunny with temps around 60 with some wind from the SW. Worked out to be a headwind about 40% of the ride, and either a cross wind or tail wind for the remainder. I hit 20+ mph on the flats... with the tail wind. LOL. I purposefully kept the route as flat as possible, since I'm trying to increase my ride length/duration in preparation for a 200 km brevet in the near future. Forecast for next Saturday is 72 degrees! Woo-hoo! Can't wait for spring and longer days, even if they're windy.
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2010 AB T1X ** 2010 Cannondale SIX-5 ** 1988 Bottecchia Team Record ** 1989 Bianchi Brava ** 1987 Centurion Ironman Expert(2) ** 1985 DeRosa Professional SLX ** 1982 Colnago Super ** 1982 Basso Gap ** 198? Brian Rourke ** 1970 Raleigh Professional MK I ** 1952 Raleigh Sports
#4334
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Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Waldorf Md.
Bikes: Cannondale Six Carbon 5 and Gary Fisher Wahoo
Got in 49 miles in windy 42° weather when I started out. Temps got a tad warmer but the winds never did and I fought them most of the ride.
It was a workout but still good riding.
It was a workout but still good riding.
#4336
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 5,929
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From: On the bridge with Picard
Bikes: Specialized Allez, Specialized Sirrus
90 miles, beautiful weather. It should have been a fine ride but my legs were tired from teaching 3 spin classes last week so the ride today turned into a bit of a grind.
I made myself feel better when I got home by baking some triple chocolate brownies.
I made myself feel better when I got home by baking some triple chocolate brownies.
#4337
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Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Colorado-California-Florida-(hopefully soon): Panama
Bikes: Vintage GT Xizang (titanium mountain bike)
Riding on a rails to trails path - lots of hard snow, ice and slush makes for a challenging ride. It was the first time the temp was warm enough for a ride in many days. I'm badly out of shape, but getting back on and riding again feels sooooooooo good!
#4340
An easy 16 mile recovery ride after (my first) 10K foot race yesterday. OMG, everything still works!
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#4342
Century bound
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,262
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From: Mesa Arizona
Bikes: Felt AR4 and Cannondale hybrid
#4346
I got out for 30 minutes of tempo today in a perfect example of why miles don't mean a thing. I rode 3.6 miles in 30 min on a 7% grade at a steady power pace. 8 miles total in a whole 45 minutes.
#4348
Life is good


Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Another beautiful day in Atlanta (sunny and hi 50s/lo 60s [that's 14-16C]). Did 31 miles on the Litespeed. Still trying to get the Specialized dialed in.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
#4349
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: North Truro, MA
Bikes: Aegis Trident (Big Red)
Nice 39 miler to Lido Key and back to Bradenton Beach w/pics
https://s945.photobucket.com/albums/a...%20Key%20trip/
https://s945.photobucket.com/albums/a...%20Key%20trip/




