Did you ride today?
10-31-11 | 12:49 PM
#6826
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
One of the nice little gifts left from my cancer and radiation treatments is a not too precise closure of my wind pipe, so I have to be careful not to let food and liquid aspirate into my lungs when I eat or drink. When too much slips by, I can get pneumonia. This is my second bout with it since 2008. Much less dramatic this time around. I'm pretty sure we knocked it with antibiotics and rest, but a follow-up chest X-Ray tomorrow will let us know for sure.
10-31-11 | 02:21 PM
#6828
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,436
Likes: 1
From: S.E CT.
Bikes: I've lost my mind!
Got in 20 miles today in decent weather, about 50 and not too much wind. Maybe 7 or 8 miles was through the Pachaug State Forest here in Connecticut. Snow on the sides of the roads, but a real nice ride.
11-01-11 | 07:12 AM
#6830
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 5,585
Likes: 122
From: Tampa, Florida
Bikes: 2017 Colnago C-RS, 2012 Colnago Ace, 2010 Giant Cypress hybrid
30 miles yesterday in absolutely gorgeous weather; low 80's temp with blue skies and low humidity. The weather guys said the wind was suppose to be around 10 mph. I think they need to calibrate their equipment as it may have started off that way, but the last ten miles of the ride ended up with a heck of a lot stronger winds than that. Right now, the sun is out and there is no wind that I can see so here's hoping this afternoon's ride is as good as yesterday.
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2017 Colnago C-RS
2012 Colnago Ace
2010 Giant Cypress
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Ride Safe ... Ride Hard ... Ride Daily
2017 Colnago C-RS
2012 Colnago Ace
2010 Giant Cypress
11-01-11 | 03:23 PM
#6833
Life is good
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 18,208
Likes: 14
From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
33 slow miles in the cool temps. 
I sure do miss summer.
I sure do miss summer.
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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.
11-01-11 | 04:18 PM
#6834
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 5,585
Likes: 122
From: Tampa, Florida
Bikes: 2017 Colnago C-RS, 2012 Colnago Ace, 2010 Giant Cypress hybrid
Another gorgeous day (but much windier than yesterday) for my 15 mile wilderness park ride. Hoping to get another 30 miles in today but the wind was ruthless.
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2012 Colnago Ace
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Ride Safe ... Ride Hard ... Ride Daily
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2012 Colnago Ace
2010 Giant Cypress
11-01-11 | 04:21 PM
#6835
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 99
Likes: 5
From: SW suburb of Chicago
Bikes: 2013 Trek Superfly AL 29er hardtail, 2005 LeMond Tourmalet, 2004 Cannondale Road Tandem
Ride leader Kathy lead us from Lombard through Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Warrenville, and Fermi to Batavia where the 8 of us enjoyed a stop at Panera Bread. Beautiful day today! 43 miles round trip, 13 mph average. Thank you, Kathy! Tom and Ginny
11-01-11 | 07:03 PM
#6836
Have bike, will travel
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 12,286
Likes: 317
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
60 miles in the Cayuga National Park in Ohio. 4 steep climbs near Boston Mill were a solid days work. 2/3 on pavement, 1/3 on gravel Tow-paths or MUP. Nice 50 to 60f weather, perfect blue skies.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
11-02-11 | 09:03 AM
#6837
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,325
Likes: 2
From: Newport News, VA USA
Bikes: Diamondback Edgewood LX; Giant Defy 1
Ooof Barrett,! that's a bit of a steep grade.
Did my 20 miles. Ride started out at 39°F(3.9°C) and ended around 53°(11.7°)--a pretty quick warm-up for 1hr 13min.
Did my 20 miles. Ride started out at 39°F(3.9°C) and ended around 53°(11.7°)--a pretty quick warm-up for 1hr 13min.
Last edited by Bikey Mikey; 11-02-11 at 11:28 AM.
11-02-11 | 11:53 AM
#6838
Climbing Above It All
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 4,146
Likes: 3
From: Basking in the Sun.
Got out for a first ride today on the new frame, a SWorks Tarmac SL4. It was just a short shakedown ride but that frame is just awesome, both stiff and compliant. Really amazing. Pretty day up at 5000' too.
11-02-11 | 11:57 AM
#6839
First rides with my cordless light, very good so far. Very warm autumn , I do not miss winter at all.
11-02-11 | 03:53 PM
#6841
Century bound
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,262
Likes: 3
From: Mesa Arizona
Bikes: Felt AR4 and Cannondale hybrid
Just trying to get back into some kind of shape after the hiatus. Felt good to be back ridding again.
https://app.strava.com/rides/2181813
https://app.strava.com/rides/2181813
11-02-11 | 06:31 PM
#6842
rebmeM roineS
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,231
Likes: 366
From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Twenty mile roundtrip commuting today. Very nice dry cool AM/warm PM. Hopefully, all the roadwork/resurfacing in Downtown Indy will be finished soon. The mayor promises that and it's election day next week.
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Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
11-03-11 | 08:21 AM
#6843
On Your Left
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,373
Likes: 2,440
From: Long Island, New York, USA
Bikes: Trek Emonda SLR, Sram eTap, Zipp 303
Today's a run day but yesterday I did a 25 mile ride to the beach. I had a strong head wind, but a tail wind on the way back. I need to find better roads where there's less traffic to get too and from nice riding locations.
Temps were in the low 50s and sunny which made it very comfortable.
Temps were in the low 50s and sunny which made it very comfortable.
11-03-11 | 03:02 PM
#6845
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 127
Likes: 22
From: Riverside, CA
Bikes: S-Works Tarmac, Specilized Roubaix Pro, Schwinn Paramount 1971, trek Remedy, AMP Mtn bike, Cannondale R700, Ibis hardtail,other old bikes
Got in my birthday ride today. It was only 61 km, not miles but that is not too bad for 7 weeks after heart surgery. It took way too long and it is the first time I have ridden this far on the new heart. Yeah. Hope to be back to 600 mile months by the first of the year. I think it is time for some pie.
11-03-11 | 03:37 PM
#6846
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,436
Likes: 1
From: S.E CT.
Bikes: I've lost my mind!
Enjoy the pie, and congrats! I got in 20 miles on the mountain bike this afternoon. Good weather in New England now. I also weighed in this morning 50 lbs. down from April, when I started my diet and bike riding. Still just a touch over 200 though, looking to get to around 180.
11-04-11 | 05:08 AM
#6847
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 5,585
Likes: 122
From: Tampa, Florida
Bikes: 2017 Colnago C-RS, 2012 Colnago Ace, 2010 Giant Cypress hybrid
Another great ride day yesterday. Thirty miles in the afternoon with virtually no winds for a change. Today may be a shorter ride as I have a 100K charity ride this weekend.
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HCFR Cycling Team
Ride Safe ... Ride Hard ... Ride Daily
2017 Colnago C-RS
2012 Colnago Ace
2010 Giant Cypress
HCFR Cycling Team
Ride Safe ... Ride Hard ... Ride Daily
2017 Colnago C-RS
2012 Colnago Ace
2010 Giant Cypress
11-04-11 | 12:11 PM
#6849
Have bike, will travel
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 12,286
Likes: 317
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
Quick 25 mile ride during my lunch break today. Temps were 45 - 50F. A 10 mph wind off the lake added to the chill. Sunny skies.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 11-04-11 at 12:44 PM.