Did you ride today?
10-18-09 | 09:33 PM
#1151
Don't mince words
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,971
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From: Vacaville, CA
Bikes: '16 BH Quartz, 2017 Calfeecustom carbon tandem, Fuji D6 TT bike
I'll put it in a woman's perspective. My wife said that next time I needed to take a hose to my kit before I bring it into our home. She is still a little ticked because after two washing machine cycles there is still some sand in the bottom of the machine. The mud and sand were caked to my lower legs at the end of the race, I peeled it off when it dried.
These images were early in the race. The first time "off the cliff" produced a pucker factor of around 9. It kept getting muddier as the race progressed. They made a "maze of mud" on a baseball infield that took about 1.5 minutes to get through. The slimy, slippery quicksand was the hardest thing I've ever done on a bike x 5 laps through.
These images were early in the race. The first time "off the cliff" produced a pucker factor of around 9. It kept getting muddier as the race progressed. They made a "maze of mud" on a baseball infield that took about 1.5 minutes to get through. The slimy, slippery quicksand was the hardest thing I've ever done on a bike x 5 laps through.
10-19-09 | 06:28 AM
#1152
Senior Moment
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,004
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From: Atlanta, GA
Bikes: Fuji Absolute 4.0
yeah yeah I know 34 degrees is nothing to worry about...
but... in Hot'Lanta that constitutes cold.
ride was pretty good. dressed just right. I will say all the extra layers really slowed me down. added at least 2-3 minutes to the ride just for the extra windage? hmmm.... and not to mention the extra time getting dressed.
but... in Hot'Lanta that constitutes cold.
ride was pretty good. dressed just right. I will say all the extra layers really slowed me down. added at least 2-3 minutes to the ride just for the extra windage? hmmm.... and not to mention the extra time getting dressed.
10-19-09 | 08:53 AM
#1153
Old Fart Racing
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,347
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From: Draper UT
Bikes: 2015 Trek Domane 6.9 disc D/A Di2
15 miles in the cold damp air. Well, cold for So Cal 52° and foggy. One of those mornings where I just wasn't feeling it, but did it anyway...another ride in the book.
Gees im doing something wrong I park my bike in the living room and ask were ta hell is lunch./Kenneth
10-19-09 | 11:46 AM
#1155
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 621
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From: Phippsburg,Me.
Bikes: Trek 7300/cannondale mountain bike
I went for a short ride for mushrooms today. Tomorrow ill do a long utility ride;the jeep is to go to the woodlot ;Ill ride back to the truck./Kenneth///Where is 10Wheels!she showed her beautiful hands and her legs while sippin tea I was hopein for somethin racey./Kenneth
10-19-09 | 04:28 PM
#1157
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,045
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From: Waldorf Md.
Bikes: Cannondale Six Carbon 5 and Gary Fisher Wahoo
Yes finally after 6 days of rain and wet cold weather.
Felt good too. 28 miles in low 50 degree temps. I wore knee & arm warmers and think I need to start looking at some sort of shoe/toe cover, toes got cold.
I missed not riding those 6 days.
Felt good too. 28 miles in low 50 degree temps. I wore knee & arm warmers and think I need to start looking at some sort of shoe/toe cover, toes got cold.
I missed not riding those 6 days.
10-19-09 | 04:36 PM
#1158
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 945
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From: Western Burbs of Chicago
20 miles this afternoon after being off the bike since Wednesday last week due to rain. I avoided riding yesterday despite the very nice weather expecting daughter to call at anytime to get picked up at the train station. She did call but it was almost 6:00 PM with just minutes of daylight remaining stating she wasn't coming home to pick up her car. A whole day wasted when I could have put few miles riding.
10-19-09 | 05:14 PM
#1159
Super Modest
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 25,421
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From: Central Illinois
Bikes: Trek Domane+x2, Trek Emonda
71 solo miles on a warm 65F, but windy day.
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10-19-09 | 05:54 PM
#1160
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 787
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From: Citrus county Fl.
Bikes: Litespeed Tuscany , Lemond Poprad, 1970's Motobecane Grand Record
20 mile loop after work tonight. A bit windy but the cool weather was nice. I wore an under armor shirt under my jersey for the first time this fall.
10-19-09 | 05:59 PM
#1161
Galveston County Texas
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 33,335
Likes: 1,286
From: In The Wind
Bikes: 02 GTO, 2011 Magnum
Celebration Day:
62.18 miles, temps 54* to 78* Sunny, Winds 14 mph
25th Flat on a brand new tire caused by the evil belted tire wire.
Passed 14,007 miles ytd, with 198 rides
62.18 miles, temps 54* to 78* Sunny, Winds 14 mph
25th Flat on a brand new tire caused by the evil belted tire wire.
Passed 14,007 miles ytd, with 198 rides
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Fred "The Real Fred"
10-19-09 | 06:14 PM
#1162
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,721
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From: Katy Texas
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix
Pretty impressive Fred. What kind of tires are you running now. I put some Serfas tires and the new bike and I got caught in that bad storm last week and they did real good.
That Lance Armstrong movie is showing Thursday at the shows near us and it's $12.50 to get in. I think it's going to be shown in the whole Houston area, Thursday. I don't know about other places in the country.
That Lance Armstrong movie is showing Thursday at the shows near us and it's $12.50 to get in. I think it's going to be shown in the whole Houston area, Thursday. I don't know about other places in the country.
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10-19-09 | 08:12 PM
#1163
Lincoln, CA
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,229
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From: Lincoln, CA
Bikes: 94 Giant ATX 760, 2001 Biachi Eros, 2005 Giant OCR2 Composite +
We left this morning in a light rain, which became heavier. We shortened the planned 50 to 30. I had a brand new REI waterproof rain jacket to try out. It worked great. Here we are holed up at a fire station while Bob fixes a flat (on the right) and it rains real hard. Yes, I cleaned my bike when I got home, so GET OFF MY BACK!!!
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'96 Giant ATX 760 MTB
'01 Bianchi Eros
'05 Giant OCR Llimited Carbon Fiber + upgrades
Truth is stranger than reality.
'96 Giant ATX 760 MTB
'01 Bianchi Eros
'05 Giant OCR Llimited Carbon Fiber + upgrades
10-19-09 | 11:20 PM
#1164
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 675
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From: NE IL
Bikes: ICE Adventure 26FS, Surly Long Haul Trucker, Giant Cypress DX
Nice mix of scenery on 26 mile ride today. Temp near 60F, wind SW 15
Old Plank Road Trail near Frankfort IL
Wetlands near Flossmoor, IL
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Bartel Grasslands near Flossmoor, IL
Bartel Grasslands near Flossmoor, IL
Old Plank Road Trail near Frankfort IL
Wetlands near Flossmoor, IL
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Bartel Grasslands near Flossmoor, IL
Bartel Grasslands near Flossmoor, IL
10-20-09 | 09:36 AM
#1167
Legs; OK! Lungs; not!
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,096
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From: Coral Springs, FL
Bikes: ''09 Motobecane Immortal Pro (Yellow), '02 Diamondback Hybrid, '09 Lamborghini Viaggio, ''11 Cervelo P2
Last night I was looking forward to my usual 40 mile AM solo. Weather was for 65+ deg at sunrise and only a 20% chance of rain. Got up at 6:10, and left the house at 6:40. Was greeted by a light rain. Threw the bike into the van and rode up to the coffee place. It was empty. Went back home and made a cup of coffee and dozed off for an hour.
Woke up ready to go. Went out to get the bike out of the van and was greeted by another shower. Went inside and checked the weather radar. Showers were moving in off the ocean in a long line right over my house.
Went back inside and waited out the showers. By now I'm not really in the mood and I don't really have the time for the 40 miles, so I decide to ride to the gym.
So I managed to ride a splashy 4 miles, but got in a nice 1.5 hr workout in the gym.
Woke up ready to go. Went out to get the bike out of the van and was greeted by another shower. Went inside and checked the weather radar. Showers were moving in off the ocean in a long line right over my house.
Went back inside and waited out the showers. By now I'm not really in the mood and I don't really have the time for the 40 miles, so I decide to ride to the gym.
So I managed to ride a splashy 4 miles, but got in a nice 1.5 hr workout in the gym.
10-20-09 | 09:47 AM
#1168
Legs; OK! Lungs; not!
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,096
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From: Coral Springs, FL
Bikes: ''09 Motobecane Immortal Pro (Yellow), '02 Diamondback Hybrid, '09 Lamborghini Viaggio, ''11 Cervelo P2
Originally Posted by bobthib
Lust!! I don't know what it is, but I hear CX is calling me.
Lust!! I don't know what it is, but I hear CX is calling me.
over what looks like incredible fun. No, what I don't understand is why at almost age 62
I have the desire to do this.
10-20-09 | 03:52 PM
#1169
Slo Spoke Jim
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,071
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From: Altamonte Springs, FL
Bikes: 1982 Raleigh road bike & love it
Tuesday 10/20/09... Been off the bike since Tuesday 10/13 due to an unplanned trip to the hospital. Got released at 7 PM yesterday so I did a slow 20.5 mile flat, ride with my daughter today. Weather was just outstanding. After being in isolation for 5 days getting outside felt great. Hope to get back to my 30 mile per ride tomorrow. Mileage and ride days will be a little low this month... Oh well it is what it is.......
All is well in Slo Spoke Jim's world.
20.51 (s)miles tonight
295.44 (s)miles this month
5495.07 (s)miles this year
8 ride days this month (Oct.)
All is well in Slo Spoke Jim's world.
20.51 (s)miles tonight
295.44 (s)miles this month
5495.07 (s)miles this year
8 ride days this month (Oct.)
10-20-09 | 04:25 PM
#1170
Galveston County Texas
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 33,335
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From: In The Wind
Bikes: 02 GTO, 2011 Magnum
10-20-09
8 Riders
58 miles for me
Temps 66* t0 82* sunny with Winds of 15mph
Pics
https://s256.photobucket.com/albums/h...view=slideshow
8 Riders
58 miles for me
Temps 66* t0 82* sunny with Winds of 15mph
Pics
https://s256.photobucket.com/albums/h...view=slideshow
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Fred "The Real Fred"
Fred "The Real Fred"
10-20-09 | 04:28 PM
#1171
Galveston County Texas
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 33,335
Likes: 1,286
From: In The Wind
Bikes: 02 GTO, 2011 Magnum
Average of 70.68 miles
Hey 10 weeks left in the year.
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Fred "The Real Fred"
Fred "The Real Fred"
10-20-09 | 05:51 PM
#1174
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 787
Likes: 1
From: Citrus county Fl.
Bikes: Litespeed Tuscany , Lemond Poprad, 1970's Motobecane Grand Record
I took my bike to work this morning and rode it home this evening. 15 miles straight into a serious headwind. With my truck now at the "other end" I am committed to getting up at 0500 tomorrow morning and ride back to my truck. I like the commute but I hate getting up that early.
10-20-09 | 09:20 PM
#1175
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,804
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From: Medina, OH
Bikes: confidential infromation that I don't even share with my wife
Met up with a racing buddy to do a hard workout. Ended up with 38 miles with seven 1+ mile hills @ Z4/5. Recovery was backing off to high Z3. Getting ready to suffer on Hermes and Velo Diva's hill climb race on Sat. Anyone know how to lose 20 lbs in 4 days? I read 4 Bicycling magazines that each said "lose 5 lbs now" on the cover, collectively not much help there.