First 50 Mile Ride
07-04-13 | 01:15 PM
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Uphill with a headwind I hope--Just to make it hard
Well done--First hurdle cleared.
Just make certain you do a recovery ride tomorrow.
And WELL DONE again.
Well done--First hurdle cleared.
Just make certain you do a recovery ride tomorrow.
And WELL DONE again.
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07-04-13 | 01:27 PM
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07-04-13 | 01:54 PM
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07-04-13 | 01:56 PM
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Congratulations on the great effort.
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07-04-13 | 02:13 PM
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Life lesson learned is the Weathermen have no clue. When I took off the forecast called for light WNW winds switching to the W. This dictated my direction which was north for 8 miles, east for 10 and then south for 14 miles. When I made the turn east I felt wind in my face but not too bad but, when I made the turn south I got a full blast of headwinds of about 15 mph. those 14 miles going south just about did me in. Turns out the forecast is now SE winds at a steady 15 mph.
Can you guys give advice on how to take breaks. I got off the bike at 32 miles and 42 miles and that was it. The difference between moving time and total elapsed time was 7 minutes.
Can you guys give advice on how to take breaks. I got off the bike at 32 miles and 42 miles and that was it. The difference between moving time and total elapsed time was 7 minutes.
07-04-13 | 02:33 PM
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Take a break at 20 miles and eat something, that will give you energy at 40 miles. Another break at 40 miles. More food.
You can eat and drink while pedaling. I got to where I could ride 42 miles non stop.
Move your hands all the time and shift to a high gear, stand up and pedal as much as you want.
It always helped me just to stop for a short rest break when I was new and got into longer rides.
Keep it fun.
You can eat and drink while pedaling. I got to where I could ride 42 miles non stop.
Move your hands all the time and shift to a high gear, stand up and pedal as much as you want.
It always helped me just to stop for a short rest break when I was new and got into longer rides.
Keep it fun.
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07-04-13 | 02:36 PM
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My dad always said when I complained about Chicago wind: "doesn't matter, the wind is usually against you on a bike!" Meaning I still had to get myself home, he wasn't always available to come rescue me.
Good job on covering the distance, dealing with the wind, getting home under your own power, and finding a way to cope with flat bar hand position challenges!
One thing I found a few years ago when trying to work up to longer distances, is that if my butt can handle the distance, my legs and the rest are not far behind.
I just did my first reasonably comfortable 23 mile ride of this season, so I'm pleased, especially since last year was nearly a lost season. Next weekend I have a scheduled, organized ride. I'd hoped to do 60, but right now I'm happy to predict I can do one of the planned distances! Small but significant achievements.
Again, congratulations!
Good job on covering the distance, dealing with the wind, getting home under your own power, and finding a way to cope with flat bar hand position challenges!
One thing I found a few years ago when trying to work up to longer distances, is that if my butt can handle the distance, my legs and the rest are not far behind.
I just did my first reasonably comfortable 23 mile ride of this season, so I'm pleased, especially since last year was nearly a lost season. Next weekend I have a scheduled, organized ride. I'd hoped to do 60, but right now I'm happy to predict I can do one of the planned distances! Small but significant achievements.
Again, congratulations!
07-05-13 | 02:30 AM
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Good going!
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07-05-13 | 03:14 AM
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Way to go , and go and gooooo. The start of many more happy miles to come.
, and go and gooooo. The start of many more happy miles to come.
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