Did you ride today?
#6551
Hey folks, We did a ride today in changing weather in the Snoqualmie Valley. Sure we got wet and the wind was a blowin quite briskly! But what really sent us home was the leaky bladder in my Osprey hydration pack!!
As soon as we got going I was getting very wet indeed below the pack!! Holy cow why am I ALL WET!! LOL!!
We stopped and I pulled out the bladder and sure enough it's pissing like crazy! GRRRRRR!! It's bad enough that the weather was sucky then this happens. It seemed to stop but over time it kept dousing me. So between that and the gusts over 30MPH we bailed and went home.
Spose I should have HTFU and left the pack at home. Oh well.
As soon as we got going I was getting very wet indeed below the pack!! Holy cow why am I ALL WET!! LOL!!
We stopped and I pulled out the bladder and sure enough it's pissing like crazy! GRRRRRR!! It's bad enough that the weather was sucky then this happens. It seemed to stop but over time it kept dousing me. So between that and the gusts over 30MPH we bailed and went home.
Spose I should have HTFU and left the pack at home. Oh well.
#6552
just keep riding
Joined: Feb 2005
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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
17 mile ride with a neighboring club. Several fast segments with waits at intersections for all to catch up.
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#6553
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Colorado Springs, CO.
Bikes: 2011 ICE Sprint Special Edition
25 miles with the wife on the tandem, stopped in Manitou Springs and got some ice cream. Sat on the patio and did some "people watching", (funky little tourist town), then rode home in the excellent So. CO. sunshine, low 80's slight breeze, man what a day to be out riding!
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#6554
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Minneapolis
Bikes: 2022 Salsa Beargrease Carbon Deore 11, 2020 Salsa Warbird GRX 600, 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX disc 9.0 Di2, 2020 Catrike Eola, 2016 Masi cxgr, 2011, Felt F3 Ltd, 2010 Trek 2.1, 2009 KHS Flite 220
45 mile club ride on a gorgeous sunday morning - mid 60s and partly sunny. started out with a big group but most were going long, whereas I only had time to go short, so after the first rest stop at about 27 miles, it was just a handful of us. Rode much of the return route with a new club member who, despite being pretty much a novice, kept on my wheel even on the hills. He had lots of enthusiasm and I think he's going to be a very strong rider when he gets a few thousand miles under his belt. After the ride, he was very appreciative of being able to draft all that way, but I predict that in a year or so, I'll be hanging on his wheel. In a couple of years, he'll be old enough for the 50+ forum. Anyway, it was a joy to be out riding today. Legs felt great, too.
#6556
DisMember
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 247
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From: Central Arkansas
Bikes: 2010 Fuji Roubaix, 1984 Schwinn World Sport
Big Dam Bridge 100 on Saturday. Whoever laid out the route was a sadistic non-cyclist. 5,000' of climbing all of which started after mile 65 and all but the last 5 blocks of the entire ride was into prevailing winds. But it was a beautiful day and there were plenty of well-stocked rest stops. My first completed century, 6:50 saddle time.
#6558
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Colorado Springs, CO.
Bikes: 2011 ICE Sprint Special Edition
20 miles RT, just a flyer to see how the new Coda Sport performs! That and there were a lot "clouds" so I did my best to "push" it a bit. LOL, yes I know my PUSH would be a "recovery ride" for most of you!
20 miles/13.0 avg. speed, that's 2 mph faster than normal for this worn out/arthritic riddled body!
It's been awhile since I've had a bike that can faster "uphill", sweet!
20 miles/13.0 avg. speed, that's 2 mph faster than normal for this worn out/arthritic riddled body!
It's been awhile since I've had a bike that can faster "uphill", sweet!
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Take Care, Ride Safe, have FUN! :)
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#6559
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,930
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From: Toronto (again) Ontario, Canada
Bikes: Old Bike: 1975 Raleigh Delta, New Bike: 2004 Norco Bushpilot
No ride today, I woke up sounding like James Earl Jones, with a throat that felt like it had been gone over with a wood rasp. No riding for the rest of the week, as it's supposed to rain and I am not pushing it, didn't go to work today, and not going in tomorrow either. I don't have paid sick days, so it's not something I take lightly.
#6561
Have bike, will travel
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
21 miles along the lakefront. Hit or miss showers have been in the area for 5 days now. Most of the ride was humid, but rain free.
Traffic to and from the lakefront was slow. Once I got to MUP I was able to hold a 19 mph average in windy conditions.
Traffic to and from the lakefront was slow. Once I got to MUP I was able to hold a 19 mph average in windy conditions.
#6562
rebmeM roineS

Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
13 miles after work today. Dry and breezy. Poured down rain for a change yesterday.
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Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
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#6563
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Minneapolis
Bikes: 2022 Salsa Beargrease Carbon Deore 11, 2020 Salsa Warbird GRX 600, 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX disc 9.0 Di2, 2020 Catrike Eola, 2016 Masi cxgr, 2011, Felt F3 Ltd, 2010 Trek 2.1, 2009 KHS Flite 220
#6564
22 mile recovery ride today for the triathlon I did yesterday. A flat tire in that race cost me valuable time and probably several positions, but I still would have been mid field. No matter, it was fun! So was today's ride!
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#6567
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 600
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From: New Hampshire
Bikes: A slate grey mountain bike & a grey road bike
Yesterday I only had time for a short ride, so I decided to push myself and did 14 miles on & off the local rail trail with an average speed of 17.1, which is pretty fast for me!
Today I didn't really feel like riding, but it is going to rain tomorrow, and it is so sunny today I made myself go, and I'm very glad I did. It was 20 miles, with the first 3 spent not listening to myself telling me I wanted to turn around and go home & the next 17 happy I didn't listen to myself.
Today I didn't really feel like riding, but it is going to rain tomorrow, and it is so sunny today I made myself go, and I'm very glad I did. It was 20 miles, with the first 3 spent not listening to myself telling me I wanted to turn around and go home & the next 17 happy I didn't listen to myself.
#6568
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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 264
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From: Dothan, AL
Bikes: 1971 Raleigh International; 1972 Raleigh International; 1971 Schwinn Sports Tourer
35 mile ride Sunday. Temperature was 95 degrees F with high humidity, but as the sun began to set, conditions became pleasant. Beautiful scenery, beautiful sky...I wish I could rewind the ride and start over!
#6569
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Joined: May 2011
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From: Nederland, Texas
Bikes: 2011 Specialized Sectuer, 1988 Bianchi
Yesterday I only had time for a short ride, so I decided to push myself and did 14 miles on & off the local rail trail with an average speed of 17.1, which is pretty fast for me!
Today I didn't really feel like riding, but it is going to rain tomorrow, and it is so sunny today I made myself go, and I'm very glad I did. It was 20 miles, with the first 3 spent not listening to myself telling me I wanted to turn around and go home & the next 17 happy I didn't listen to myself.
Today I didn't really feel like riding, but it is going to rain tomorrow, and it is so sunny today I made myself go, and I'm very glad I did. It was 20 miles, with the first 3 spent not listening to myself telling me I wanted to turn around and go home & the next 17 happy I didn't listen to myself.
#6573
Junior Member

Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 153
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From: Wexford, PA (Pittsburgh)
Are you asking for this thread to be made a sticky? If so, why? It's popular enough that it's always close to the top. And if it isn't popular enough to stay near the top it should fade away and somebody can start another one. It's too long now, I can't imagine anyone would read through all 263 (and counting) pages.
#6574
The Mississippi Flash
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Mantachie MS
Bikes: Specialized Hardrock MB
18 miles on the double track levee beside the Tenn-Tom Waterway. So I count it as mountain biking. Semi slicks worked pretty good on the loose rock. Saw 3 deer, a flock of turkeys and one fairly large bunny rabbit. Got what I paid for when I was given a walmart water bottle holder so lost my water about halfway in.
#6575
Life is good


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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
My wife and I babysat yesterday for a set of twins (almost 5 month old) in our extended family. Got there at 11AM and stayed until 6:30PM. We were exhausted when we got home. 
I really needed to ride today to get the kinks out from babysitting. Did my usual 30 miles. Then went for a massage.

I really needed to ride today to get the kinks out from babysitting. Did my usual 30 miles. Then went for a massage.
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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.
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.




