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04-09-14, 07:32 PM
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Absolutely beautiful spring day here, temps in the mid 70's, a NW wind @ 15-20 and a blue, cloudless sky above. 25 miles on my regular route, felt good to pull through the rollers at a decent pace today.
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04-09-14, 08:18 PM
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Did a 30 mile ride into a a stiff wind. Was a bit tired after but I have to start slow and build my stamina and distance.
04-09-14, 08:25 PM
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10 mile Time Trial at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 24 min 22 seconds or 24.62 mph avg
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04-09-14, 10:42 PM
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04-09-14, 10:49 PM
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After the worst winter in most people's memory, we have, at least for now, a gorgeous early spring. It was 70 degrees today and so I just had to leave work a little early.
It was also kind of windy, about 15 MPH coming from the S, so I took a chance and headed straight north, having a blast with that strong tail wind. I got up above 30 MPH on a few gentle downhills, pretending that I am actually fast.
I was gambling that the wind would die down when the sun got low in the sky and sure enough it did, so by the time I turned around, I was facing only an 8-10 MPH headwind. That was still some work, but overall I feel like I cheated. 37 fabulous miles in all.
It makes up for all those times when I fought a headwind on my way out and then the wind turned just as I did, so that I also had a headwind on the return.
It was also kind of windy, about 15 MPH coming from the S, so I took a chance and headed straight north, having a blast with that strong tail wind. I got up above 30 MPH on a few gentle downhills, pretending that I am actually fast.
I was gambling that the wind would die down when the sun got low in the sky and sure enough it did, so by the time I turned around, I was facing only an 8-10 MPH headwind. That was still some work, but overall I feel like I cheated. 37 fabulous miles in all.
It makes up for all those times when I fought a headwind on my way out and then the wind turned just as I did, so that I also had a headwind on the return.
04-10-14, 05:17 AM
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04-10-14, 05:24 AM
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04-10-14, 12:01 PM
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A spectacular day here in Central Florida. Got out for a nice 35 mile ride this morning after getting rained out yesterday. Weather for this weekend should be a mirror image of today which means great weather for my favorite ride, the MS 150, this weekend.
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04-10-14, 04:35 PM
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10.6 mi testing old bike after trying to copy bike fit on new one. Not bad - but handle bars no where near same - so can't do much there. It'll do for a rain bike.
04-10-14, 06:18 PM
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A pretty breezy 32 miler. Another fellow and I were the only ones to show up tonight. I think we averaged around 18 mph. Not bad after doing the TT last night and feeling tired from not sleeping well....too hyped up from the TT.
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04-10-14, 07:30 PM
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Had to ride today, temps in the high 70's, not too much wind and sunny skies, 25 miles again.
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04-10-14, 10:49 PM
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Rode to the Colorado River Heritage Trails and back, around 18 miles, half of it in a 40 mph headwind.
04-10-14, 11:12 PM
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I so much wanted to ride today. But the wind was awful and I decide to walk instead.
04-11-14, 11:54 AM
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Today, 55 sunny. This was my first bike ride for the year/season. Quite a bit of a difference between the running. Felt pretty good.
Trip: 10.6
Trip Time: 52.23
Avg. Speed: 12.1
Max Speed: 24.9
Trip: 10.6
Trip Time: 52.23
Avg. Speed: 12.1
Max Speed: 24.9
04-11-14, 03:44 PM
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Another 30 mile ride, this time with hills.
I've been taking some of my old routes and finding I didn't loose too much by taking the winter off.
I've been taking some of my old routes and finding I didn't loose too much by taking the winter off.
04-11-14, 04:51 PM
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I rode after taking lunch. I initially decided on not riding my usual 10 miles/45 minutes for lunch but after getting back from lunch and seeing the zero work load I figured I go for it and work a shorter day ;-)
04-11-14, 05:01 PM
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I nice 25 mile ride after work. Perfect 65f weather was just warm enough and a tail wind on my way home kept me above 20 mph for long intervals.
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04-11-14, 06:47 PM
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Well the wife got home late but we went for a quick 2 mile spin before it got dark. I figured that's better than no seat time at all today. That's the farthest she has rode her bike other than on the trainer inside.
04-11-14, 07:18 PM
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Today - 20 miles round trip wearing my Bike Commuter helmet.
Yesterday - 9 miles in the evening.
Wednesday - 10 miles on the Screamer with my favorite stoker.
Supposed to be a nice Spring weekend!
Yesterday - 9 miles in the evening.
Wednesday - 10 miles on the Screamer with my favorite stoker.
Supposed to be a nice Spring weekend!
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04-11-14, 07:58 PM
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Did another mini "Le Tour De Bullhead" today, wind and all. Then went to Mad Dog Fitness and wrecked my pecs.
04-11-14, 08:55 PM
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20 miles along the lake. Beautiful sunset - got home just as it got dark.
04-12-14, 06:18 AM
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Friday, recovery-light ride day, 16 miles, felt good to just spin along and loosen up. Another spring day here.
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04-12-14, 09:52 AM
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74 miles...surprised the heck out of me...
Did a group ride (5 of us), first time for me, and we just went, about 20 mph (120 km at 35 kph...canajun eh)
tomorrow will be a day of rest...and sore muscles...
Did a group ride (5 of us), first time for me, and we just went, about 20 mph (120 km at 35 kph...canajun eh)
tomorrow will be a day of rest...and sore muscles...
04-12-14, 05:21 PM
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I rode 5.2 miles in 25 mph winds today. The first half was pretty tough but the second half was a breeze : ).
04-12-14, 06:21 PM
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Day one of the MS 150 is done. It didn't start off very well thanks to the party going on in the room next to us. Got about 3 hours sleep so between that and the expected winds, I opted for the 50 mile instead of the century. Started off with calm winds but later turned quite windy (15-20 mph). Ended up a really good 52 mile ride. Hopefully next year I'll do the century on this ride, as it's on my bucket list.
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