Did you ride today?
#8976
Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 35
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From: Northern Virginia
Bikes: Trek 7100
It rained all day yesterday so I wasn't able to ride. I needed the day off anyway as I fell off my bike last week and bruised my hip/butt and every time I've ridden since then I've been in pain. I might take today off as well. Tomorrow I have plans to ride the W&OD bike trail from Reston to Ashburn and back (20 miles) so I need to rest my bruised butt.
#8979
Saved by Grace
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 740
Likes: 1
From: The slow guy in the back
Bikes: Only one at a time; currently a 2012 Specialized Tricross Sport
30 miles with a friend under cloud cover and reasonable temps, considering it's July in the deep south. By the time I got home, showered and chilled for a few minutes it was raining anyway.
#8980
Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: Woodland, CA
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix
Great ride yesterday. A group of seven of us, aged 93 to 15 years (one rider's grandson and his friend made up the junior contingent), rode rural Yolo and Solano County roads all morning and into the early afternoon. We left the flatlands and made it to the Berryessa dam overlook, west of Winters, just barely entering Napa County. Continuing up the hill would have given us a descent into Napa wine country, but left us too far from home. As it was, I hit a new record of 63 miles for the day. Rode my age unintentionally.
#8981
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
28 miles on the T34. I should ride 500+ miles this month. I'll ride again tomorrow, putting me near 400 miles MTD.
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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; 07-22-12 at 11:22 AM.
#8983
Senior Member


Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,436
Likes: 1
From: S.E CT.
Bikes: I've lost my mind!
I decided to pump up the tires on my 71 Super Sport today, took it out for about a 20 mile run. I think I'm going to start putting miles on it again. Last time I rode it I was just getting restarted after a long 20 year layoff and I had a hard time getting up the hills with it. It's a pretty heavy bike. I've been riding regularly for about a year on a hybrid, and today I had a much easier time dragging that thing around. I've had the bike since I was 15, and put a lot of time into getting it ready to use. Now I guess I'll put some miles on it!
#8984
You gonna eat that?
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 14,917
Likes: 543
From: Fort Worth, Texas Church of Hopeful Uncertainty
Bikes: 1966 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist, 1973 Schwinn Varsity, 1983 Raleigh Marathon, 1994 Nishiki Sport XRS
#8985
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
Twenty-one mile club ride this morning. One of the rare days when all the riders are on road bikes so the pace was brisk.
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Ride Safe ... Ride Hard ... Ride Daily
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
#8986
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Saginaw, Texas. A 'burb of Fort Worth.
Bikes: Specalized Expidetion Hybred. I do about 400-500 miles each month and am aiming for 5000 miles again this year.
Short ride of 20 miles today in really hot weather (which doesn't bother me all that much). I usually do 400-500 miles per month and did 5000 miles last year. Not too bad for a 68 year old who got back on the bike about 3 years ago after a 45 year layoff. Not trying to set any records, just slow and steady does it for me.
#8987
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,116
Likes: 102
From: Colorado Springs, CO.
Bikes: 2011 ICE Sprint Special Edition
23 miles, on the Midland Trail Path from American the Beautiful Park to Manitou Springs and back. HOT day but very pretty so I enjoyed, "melting" away on the ride!
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Jo: 2009 ICE Trice T
BJ: 2011 ICE Sprint Special Edition
Take Care, Ride Safe, have FUN! :)
Jo: 2009 ICE Trice T
BJ: 2011 ICE Sprint Special Edition
#8989
rebmeM roineS

Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,231
Likes: 366
From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Short ride of 20 miles today in really hot weather (which doesn't bother me all that much). I usually do 400-500 miles per month and did 5000 miles last year. Not too bad for a 68 year old who got back on the bike about 3 years ago after a 45 year layoff. Not trying to set any records, just slow and steady does it for me.
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Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
#8990
Galveston County Texas
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 33,335
Likes: 1,286
From: In The Wind
Bikes: 02 GTO, 2011 Magnum
Short ride of 20 miles today in really hot weather (which doesn't bother me all that much). I usually do 400-500 miles per month and did 5000 miles last year. Not too bad for a 68 year old who got back on the bike about 3 years ago after a 45 year layoff. Not trying to set any records, just slow and steady does it for me.
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Fred "The Real Fred"
#8991
rebmeM roineS

Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,231
Likes: 366
From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Still taking it easy after meeting Mr. Pavement a few days ago; the Ride Across Indiana (RAIN) route was very close to my home so I rode a few miles this morning as the riders came through from Terre Haute on their way to Richmond. They were at about mile 80 of 160. Everybody looked pretty chipper.



I've ridden that RR crossing hundreds of times and am not as cautious as many that I saw go over it - they were prudent.



I've ridden that RR crossing hundreds of times and am not as cautious as many that I saw go over it - they were prudent.
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Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
#8992
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,654
Likes: 1
From: Northern VA
Bikes: 2008 Trek Madone 5.5, 2009 Cervelo R3SL tdf edition, Cervelo R5 with Di2
It rained all day yesterday so I wasn't able to ride. I needed the day off anyway as I fell off my bike last week and bruised my hip/butt and every time I've ridden since then I've been in pain. I might take today off as well. Tomorrow I have plans to ride the W&OD bike trail from Reston to Ashburn and back (20 miles) so I need to rest my bruised butt.
It was fun, but I don't need to do that again for awhile...
#8993
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,714
Likes: 13
From: Normal, Illinois
Bikes: Trek 600 ,1980Raleigh Competition G.S., 1986 Schwinn Passage, Facet Biotour 2000, Falcon San Remo 531,Schwinn Sierra, Sun Seeker tricycle recumbent,1985 Bianchi Squadra
15 miles indoor training after
I was out flipping and buying bikes at garage sales.
Wound upwith a Giant Rincon frame in giant size , for me .
I think, if recall correctly,
I was supposed to be buying a Mountain Bike
for someone else .
But fate intervened .
I was out flipping and buying bikes at garage sales.
Wound upwith a Giant Rincon frame in giant size , for me .
I think, if recall correctly,
I was supposed to be buying a Mountain Bike
for someone else .
But fate intervened .
#8995
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
36 miles before 9AM. My riding partner and I came across Dave Noda, one of the owners & coaches of Vision Quest at the start of the ride and the three of us rode 15 miles to Highland Park. I kept the pace at 21 mph which is close to my redline. These guys were taking it easy at the same pace.
Perfect weather, this week will get hot again.
https://connect.garmin.com/activity/201852329
Perfect weather, this week will get hot again.
https://connect.garmin.com/activity/201852329
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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; 07-22-12 at 08:55 AM.
#8996
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 159
Likes: 0
From: Boynton Beach, Fl
Bikes: 2011 Cannondale Synapse , M300 and Specialized Stumpjumper
#8997
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 742
Likes: 4
From: Creede CO in summer & Okeechobee, FL or TX Gulf Coast in winter
Bikes: Zenetto Stealth road bike & Sundeal M7 MTN bike
First long ride on new bike today and with new riding buddy. If you had asked me last week - who would make the best ride partner - I would never have even thought of male nurse! Who needs 911 anymore. Removed factory pedals and on with the Wellgo's. Tomorrow I start riding with special effort to not meet blacktop. Note to me - rotate foot at stops.
#8999
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 638
Likes: 1
From: Manchester UK
Bikes: Apollo Revival Mountain Bike
About 22 miles today (ish).
Went on a Breeze Women Only ride which was about 5+ miles from home so had to cycle that distance to get there plus another 2 because I got lost.
The ride was about 6 miles then after that went back to Manchester City Centre another 4 miles or so then 5 miles back home after that.
Not as far as century seeking members but far enough now worn out lol.
Went on a Breeze Women Only ride which was about 5+ miles from home so had to cycle that distance to get there plus another 2 because I got lost.
The ride was about 6 miles then after that went back to Manchester City Centre another 4 miles or so then 5 miles back home after that.
Not as far as century seeking members but far enough now worn out lol.
#9000
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,714
Likes: 13
From: Normal, Illinois
Bikes: Trek 600 ,1980Raleigh Competition G.S., 1986 Schwinn Passage, Facet Biotour 2000, Falcon San Remo 531,Schwinn Sierra, Sun Seeker tricycle recumbent,1985 Bianchi Squadra
10 miles on the Giant Cypress , have the Rincon mostly built . Almost 100 miles, not bad for an eventful month .







