Where are the MD peoples
03-16-07 | 06:43 PM
#552
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From: Silver Spring, MD
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Last night's rain sucked but at least I was carrying a pair of "waterproof" tights so I could stop and put them on. Tonight's ride was just a king sized pain. I dressed for it, but even with that by the end of the ride my feet were soaked and cold and it was miserable. I remember when winter meant snow not sleet, freezing rain and other crap!
03-16-07 | 08:49 PM
#553
Isaias
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From: Essex, MD
Bikes: Ridley X-Fire (carbon, white)
Originally Posted by derath
Hmm 119 miles from my house. Nah.
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I think I'll get comfy on my rollers instead.
03-16-07 | 08:59 PM
#554
Originally Posted by NoRacer
Yeah. I'm having second thoughts. Tomorrow's ride starts too early to be thawed out in time for the ride and isobars show high winds for the area.
I think I'll get comfy on my rollers instead.
I think I'll get comfy on my rollers instead.
My inlaws are in town. I will do just about anything to get out of the house. I think I will finally explore the fire roads around Liberty Reservior. Apparently there are like 50 miles of fire roads going around it. I have the big knobbies on the old Mtn Bike so it could be fun. It will be cold, and I will likely even get rained on. Still beats hanging around the house
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03-17-07 | 06:01 AM
#555
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From: Baltimore/DC
Originally Posted by Marylandnewbie
Last night's rain sucked but at least I was carrying a pair of "waterproof" tights so I could stop and put them on. Tonight's ride was just a king sized pain. I dressed for it, but even with that by the end of the ride my feet were soaked and cold and it was miserable. I remember when winter meant snow not sleet, freezing rain and other crap!
Did anyone ride today/Sat?? Looks pretty nasty out there. I think I'll just sip my coffee today. Sun is out so it might make tomorrow bike-able.
03-17-07 | 03:17 PM
#556
Ok, so Mountain biking in the slushy muddly snow is HELLA FUN. It is also really hard...
The roads actually looked ok enough that I will probably do a road ride tomorrow.
Oh, and I gotta find a better cold weather footwear solution for next year. I have gotten almost addicted to this cold weather riding, but I also like to be able to feel my toes.
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The roads actually looked ok enough that I will probably do a road ride tomorrow.
Oh, and I gotta find a better cold weather footwear solution for next year. I have gotten almost addicted to this cold weather riding, but I also like to be able to feel my toes.
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Last edited by derath; 03-17-07 at 03:40 PM.
03-19-07 | 12:09 PM
#557
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From: Ittybittycity, MD
Bikes: 2009 BMC Team Machine, Pedal Force RS2, Salsa Campeon, Jamis Nova, Trek 7000
03-19-07 | 08:53 PM
#558
Isaias
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From: Essex, MD
Bikes: Ridley X-Fire (carbon, white)
Anyone up for some mountain climbing this Saturday?
https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/22706 <--- EDIT to add new map
https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/22706 <--- EDIT to add new map
Last edited by NoRacer; 03-20-07 at 06:28 AM.
03-19-07 | 10:28 PM
#559
Are you up to doing the route twice and I’ll do it once and we should finish near the same time. (I am only half serious.)
Well on my own small milestones my YTD odometer finally hit 4 digits two weeks ago so I am feeling pretty good, still not a hill climbing speedster but I’m getting some mileage in.
(I am only half serious.)Well on my own small milestones my YTD odometer finally hit 4 digits two weeks ago so I am feeling pretty good, still not a hill climbing speedster but I’m getting some mileage in.
03-20-07 | 08:09 AM
#560
Originally Posted by NoRacer
Anyone up for some mountain climbing this Saturday?
https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/22706 <--- EDIT to add new map
https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/22706 <--- EDIT to add new map
Wow, Looks awesome. Maybe in a couple of months. I don't think my legs are quite up to that yet.
Dan
03-20-07 | 09:30 AM
#561
Isaias
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From: Essex, MD
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Originally Posted by derath
Wow, Looks awesome. Maybe in a couple of months. I don't think my legs are quite up to that yet.
Dan
Dan
Bikely lets you insert points, so I could start the map at Thurmont Park. It was a PITA to add a Start/Finish to it after the initial drawing.
03-20-07 | 09:41 AM
#562
Originally Posted by NoRacer
I tried to fix up the Cue Sheet. It was not able to be followed on the first map. The second map is better, but not perfect enough for my tastes. Oh well. It'll have to do, because it's a real PITA to fix it after it's already been drawn vs. as it's being drawn.
Bikely lets you insert points, so I could start the map at Thurmont Park. It was a PITA to add a Start/Finish to it after the initial drawing.
Bikely lets you insert points, so I could start the map at Thurmont Park. It was a PITA to add a Start/Finish to it after the initial drawing.
Plus I already have a ride scheduled for saturday, so I couldn't go anyway. Enjoy it though.
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03-20-07 | 10:04 AM
#563
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From: Ittybittycity, MD
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03-20-07 | 12:14 PM
#564
Originally Posted by RacerMike
Hmmm...details?
Same as it has been the last few weekends. Columbia triathlon route
https://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/2209415
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03-20-07 | 04:26 PM
#565
One word. WINDY!!! I swear I had at least one gust hit me broadside and knock me 2 feet to the left.
I was shooting for 25 miles. Only got 15.
https://trail.motionbased.com/trail/e...kValue=2286206
Also Mike, I forgot my bud that has been riding in columbia with me on saturdays is in GA this weekend running a marathon. So I guess i don't have plans.
[edit]
Almost forgot. I had a lunch meeting today. I can now say definitively that Sushi is not the best pre-ride meal.
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I was shooting for 25 miles. Only got 15.
https://trail.motionbased.com/trail/e...kValue=2286206
Also Mike, I forgot my bud that has been riding in columbia with me on saturdays is in GA this weekend running a marathon. So I guess i don't have plans.
[edit]
Almost forgot. I had a lunch meeting today. I can now say definitively that Sushi is not the best pre-ride meal.
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Last edited by derath; 03-20-07 at 04:50 PM.
03-20-07 | 05:51 PM
#566
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From: Chesapeake Beach, Maryland USA
Bikes: GIANT TCR C1, Gary Fisher Aquila MTB, Custom Nishiki, TREK Antelope
That's a great area to ride. We had a TNT ride out that way two weeks ago. there are some nice hills out west of that area. Here is our ride.
https://trail.motionbased.com/trail/i...kValue=2221665
https://trail.motionbased.com/trail/i...kValue=2221665
03-20-07 | 06:30 PM
#568
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From: Chesapeake Beach, Maryland USA
Bikes: GIANT TCR C1, Gary Fisher Aquila MTB, Custom Nishiki, TREK Antelope
Originally Posted by derath
Yes it is. I still prefer the roads near my house. Similar kinds of hills. Better road surfaces. Less traffic.
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03-20-07 | 06:33 PM
#569
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From: Chesapeake Beach, Maryland USA
Bikes: GIANT TCR C1, Gary Fisher Aquila MTB, Custom Nishiki, TREK Antelope
Here's my home town ride from tonight
Pretty flat all the way, but a great easy night out on the bike rather than riding the trainer indoors!!!
I'm getting sick of riding in my basement about now!!
https://trail.motionbased.com/trail/i...kValue=2286688
I'm getting sick of riding in my basement about now!!
https://trail.motionbased.com/trail/i...kValue=2286688
03-20-07 | 06:55 PM
#570
Originally Posted by donhaller
We had little or no traffic, and very rural out there in the Glenwood area.
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03-21-07 | 06:05 AM
#571
Isaias
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Essex, MD
Bikes: Ridley X-Fire (carbon, white)
Originally Posted by NoRacer
Anyone up for some mountain climbing this Saturday?
https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/22706 <--- EDIT to add new map
https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/22706 <--- EDIT to add new map
I'll ride the mountains when it gets much warmer and the trees are full of Spring growth.
03-21-07 | 06:18 AM
#572
Originally Posted by NoRacer
Well, I've decided, after seeing the BBC's ride schedule, that I'll be riding with them this weekend. They have decent rides both Saturday and Sunday (lower York county ride and a ride to Delta, respectively). Both are half the distance that I've usually been doing, so this gives me a chance to check out my strenghts and weaknesses.
I'll ride the mountains when it gets much warmer and the trees are full of Spring growth.
I'll ride the mountains when it gets much warmer and the trees are full of Spring growth.
-D
03-21-07 | 08:40 AM
#573
Isaias
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From: Essex, MD
Bikes: Ridley X-Fire (carbon, white)
Originally Posted by derath
And by then I should be back in shape to keep you company
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03-21-07 | 09:36 AM
#574
Originally Posted by NoRacer
That'd be cool. Maybe other local BF members would be interested by then, too. !BF Photo-Op!
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03-21-07 | 09:58 AM
#575
Isaias
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From: Essex, MD
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Originally Posted by derath
Definitely! I do enjoy riding out around Thurmont. Last big BF ride I did last year (Lancaster covered bridge) I forgot my camera
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