I should be out riding
08-17-02 | 05:59 PM
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I had a great time riding today in eastern MA. It's 95, but the humidity is way down from a few days ago, so it's much more comfortable.
I've found the more I bike in hot weather (most of this summer!), the more my tolerance for the heat goes up. It used to be that I thought 80 was sweltering; now I'm saying that 95 is comfortable
I couldn't do it last week, though. Tried to ride when it was 101 and really humid. I only made it 4 miles and drank half my water bottle!
Tim
I've found the more I bike in hot weather (most of this summer!), the more my tolerance for the heat goes up. It used to be that I thought 80 was sweltering; now I'm saying that 95 is comfortable
I couldn't do it last week, though. Tried to ride when it was 101 and really humid. I only made it 4 miles and drank half my water bottle!
Tim
08-17-02 | 06:44 PM
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I've just been out riding. Another 1,000 metre climb. My addiction is satiated for another day.
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08-17-02 | 08:16 PM
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Taking it easy after a 99.7 km morning ride with a couple of buddies, when the average was @ 30 km/h...
Taking it easy after a 99.7 km morning ride with a couple of buddies, when the average was @ 30 km/h...
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when walking, just walk. when sitting, just sit. when riding, just ride. above all, don't wobble.
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Cycling irregularly since 2002
08-18-02 | 12:34 AM
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Bikes: Bianchi San Remo, Norvara Intrepid MTB , Softride Solo 700
I was grounded today(by me) it seems I have been neglecting my househlod duties. Don't you think a bicycle powered vacuum cleaner would be a good thing? Tomorrow though bright and early off to visit mom and dad in Seattle. ( they seem to be the only ones proud of this 46 year old commuter)
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08-31-02 | 03:25 PM
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From: Freeport-Portland, Maine
I took my bike in for a tune-up Thursday and I'm not getting my Trek back until Wednesday. Aaurgh! So in the 1-2 hours I spend every day on my bike, instead I'm sleeping in, reading the paper, watching television ... and essentially going stir-crazy in the meantime.
I never thought it would be like this, but in the past three days I haven't slept well, I've been super-edgy and the lack of exercise has affected me.
So what do I do until Wednesday, as far as that release? And as far as maintenance, should I learn how to tune up my own bike, or leave it to the pros and face a week's worth of serious withdrawl?
I never thought it would be like this, but in the past three days I haven't slept well, I've been super-edgy and the lack of exercise has affected me.
So what do I do until Wednesday, as far as that release? And as far as maintenance, should I learn how to tune up my own bike, or leave it to the pros and face a week's worth of serious withdrawl?
08-31-02 | 03:32 PM
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I think if I had to go a week without my bike I would have to do some hiking.I usually roadride and a nice hike through the forrest is a nice change of pace.
09-01-02 | 01:57 AM
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It didn't hurt that much.
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Hillyman before last week I'd have said no, but then I took my wife and kids on a 4.5 hour walk through the forests to see some waterfalls. and it was wonderful.
I don't just mean the waterfalls, it was everything, as you said the change of pace was refreshing the views were excellent and yes the waterfalls were wet .
It's something I going to do more often.
I don't just mean the waterfalls, it was everything, as you said the change of pace was refreshing the views were excellent and yes the waterfalls were wet
.It's something I going to do more often.
