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Had to take mom and sister to G.Ville today. So rode the G.ville Hawthorne trail back to Hawthorne (on the road bike today). 16.2 miles all total I believe. The wind was something else today... Felt kind of BAD on the bike the first half of the ride (the hilly part). Was not comfortable & legs felt like led. Second half I felt really good.. even into the wind.. Overall a nice ride... perfect temp.... didn't like the swarms of gnats in some areas though.. DOH!!
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Got a short ride in today on the MTB with the basket on it. Post office & to the bank. About 7.5 miles I think. Still pretty windy out there today.
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April 15, 30+ miles today, it was another great Florida day, partly cloudy 66/77* weather, and stiff wind ENE @ 20. Possible rain this afternoon. Did another 20 tonight Revised numbers: 51.2 miles today 449.5 miles this month 2287 miles this year 71 ride days TY vs 66 ride days LY 5212 miles needed to hit 2010 goal (7500 miles) I am @ 30% of goal 595 miles ahead of this date last year |
Nope, but including sunday's 70 miles I already have 200 miles on my legs this week (including 60 on weds) and still have around 50+ miles to go for the next 2 days. And then there is sunday all over again.
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April 16, 22+ miles today, it was another great Florida day, partly cloudy 70/77* weather, and mild wind from the East @ 13. I don't like to do less than 30 per ride but I ran into to many people and spent to much time talking this afternoon. I am glad I did 50+ yesterday to help even things out. 22.4 miles today 473.8 miles this month 2309 miles this year 72 ride days TY vs 66 ride days LY 5190 miles needed to hit 2010 goal (7500 miles) I am @ 30% of goal. I need to be @ 33% (2500 miles) by the end of April 617 miles ahead of this date last year |
Yes, now that tax season is over I should be able to get out more. Rode about 13 miles on the road bikes on the north end of the Withlachochee. A little windy but overall a nice ride.
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April 17, 43 miles today, it was another great Florida day, partly cloudy 70/78* weather, and no wind for a change. I rode north into Sanford and looked around the historic area and went to the farmers market then headed west along the lake front for a few miles then turned south to home. It was a beautiful ride. I rode a ways with a group that were doing a 400K ride. They were interesting to talk to as we rode. They had left home at 4 am this morning. 43 miles today 514.8 miles this month 2352 miles this year 73 ride days TY vs 66 ride days LY 5147 miles needed to hit 2010 goal (7500 miles) I am @ 31% of goal. I need to be @ 33% (2500 miles) by the end of April 660 miles ahead of this date last year |
yes I did ride today. 41 miles on Silver Comet. was nice not terribly crowded once I got out beyond the close in traffic. was nice. I really need to get on that earlier in the day to avoid the rush.
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I tried to ride today......... Was going to try a new stretch of trail up by keystone heights today. Parked got my bike shoes on, gloves on ect... Went to get my front wheel out to put on the bike.... Flat tire... valve stem coming loose on the tube.... Presta type valve that nobody in the little town has. And no extra tube with me..... DOH!! Tomorrow is another day.... and another try...
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Did an inaugural ride of 35 miles on my new saddle today. What a change from the old one. :thumb: Somehow my average speed was higher than usual too. :)
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Sunday, April 18th - rode the mbs for almost 2 hours on the Santos trail. Seems to be getting easier. I guess hubby was right...it just takes time. The fear factor does not seem to be as high. Beautiful scenery....if you have time to look. lol
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This Week's Totals: 7 rides 268.42 miles 13:37:38 time 19.697 mph 1,306 feet climbed 6,330 calories (=1.81 lbs of fat)
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April 18/19 no ride, took rest days and weather was not so hot.
April 20, 41 miles today, it was another great Florida day, partly cloudy 70/78* weather, and no wind to deal with. I was riding north on International Parkway and I looked to my right and there stood a female Peacock in all of her glory. About 20 yards down the road I saw the male, boy were they beautiful. 41.4 miles today 55632 miles this month 2394 miles this year 74 ride days TY vs 68 ride days LY 5105 miles needed to hit 2010 goal (7500 miles) I am @ 31% of goal. I need to be @ 33% (2500 miles) by the end of April 650 miles ahead of this date last year |
April 21, 32+ miles today, it was another beautiful Florida day, partly cloudy 70/78* weather, and no wind to deal with. Nothing excting about todays ride, It was just good to be out side and turning the cranks. 32.5 miles today 588.7 miles this month 2426 miles this year 75 ride days TY vs 69 ride days LY 5073 miles needed to hit 2010 goal (7500 miles) I am @ 32% of goal. I need to be @ 33% (2500 miles) by the end of April 651 miles ahead of this date last year |
April 23, 35+ miles today, it was another beautiful Florida day, sunny high 70s, and a light wind to deal with. Nothing excting about todays ride, It was just good to be out side and turning the cranks. The days are starting to get a lot warmer here in FL. 35.8 miles today 624.5 miles this month 2462 miles this year 76 ride days TY vs 70 ride days LY 5037 miles needed to hit 2010 goal (7500 miles) I am @ 32% of goal. I need to be @ 33% (2500 miles) by the end of April 657 miles ahead of this date last year |
Finally got out again yesterday and then again today after almost a month off the bike. The last couple months have been one thing after another! I was sick, my dog was sick, weather, work and a trip to New Jersey kept me off the bike. I haven't even had time to read the forums. Yesterday I finally decided to bag work for a couple of hours and go for a ride. I got out around 1 and shortly found out it was too hot for my tastes. I managed my usual 22.4 miles though.
Today I was trying to get out around 10, but got tied up trying to finish a long overdue drawing and didn't make it out until almost noon. Still not early enough as it was hotter today than yesterday. I made it the 22 miles, but was starting to wear out on the way home. I've gained some weight and am really out of shape now! I am going to have to switch to my summer hours and ride first thing in the morning, before working. I don't know if I'll make it out tomorrow, but I'll give it a shot! |
April 24, 33+ miles today, summer is here I was sweating today, it was another beautiful Florida day, sunny high 80s, and a light wind to deal with. Came across a rider that had taken a header over the bars (no helmet) and had to send him to the hospital, It was just good to be out side and turning the cranks. The days are starting to get a lot warmer here in FL. 33.5 miles today 660.5 miles this month 2498.5 miles this year 77 ride days TY vs 70 ride days LY 5001 miles needed to hit 2010 goal (7500 miles) I am @ 33% of goal. I need to be @ 33.3% (2500 miles) by the end of April 693 miles ahead of this date last year |
yes, a little over 23 miles on the Gainesville/Hawthorne trail. Started at the Bowlware trail head and decided we'd try turning right and heading into Gainesville. Discovered that that trail only goes a mile or so and dead ends. Turned around and headed towards Hawthorne. Only got to about mile marker 9 and turned around. It was getting hot and we were both hungry. Stopped for lunch in Micanopy at Pearl's BBQ. Nice day. I think tomorrow we will take out the mbs and ride somewhere. Not sure where yet.
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April 25, 36+ miles today, summer is here, I was sweating today, it was another beautiful Florida day, sunny 87* F, and a 16mph head wind on the 15 mile return trip kicked my back side. It was just good to be out side and turning the cranks. The days are starting to get a lot warmer here in FL. Got home just before the heavy storms moved in. We are under a tornado alert until 8pm. 36.5 miles today 697 miles this month 2535 miles this year 78 ride days TY vs 70 ride days LY 4965 miles needed to hit 2010 goal (7500 miles) I am @ 33.8% of goal. I need to be @ 33.3% (2500 miles) by the end of April 729 miles ahead of this date last year |
Went for a little century ride today, 106 miles in 5:08 @ 20.5 mph.
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April 27, 30+ miles today, summer is here, I was sweating again today, it was another beautiful Florida day, sunny low 80* F, and a 18mph head wind on the 15 mile return trip kicked my back side again. It was just good to be out side and turning the cranks. The days are starting to get a lot warmer here in FL. 30.9 miles today 727.9 miles this month 25665 miles this year 79 ride days TY vs 72 ride days LY 4934 miles needed to hit 2010 goal (7500 miles) I am @ 34% of goal. I need to be @ 66.7% (5000 miles) by the end of August 678 miles ahead of this date last year |
Yes, late this afternoon did a quick 10+ miles on the Withlachochee just before sunset. I needed that after being sick for the last few days.
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I did 13 miles yesterday and 20 miles today. The wind has really been howling! Missed you again Linda, I rode in the morning before it got too hot. I won't be able to ride the next couple days as I have dentist appointments in the morning. Maybe I'll get out again on Friday.
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The wind finally died down a little so I went out for a short 30 miler. Seems the folks at the Weather Channel can't measure wind speed. They said winds would be 5-1o mph. Seemed like I was riding into a headwind or a crosswind (of a lot more than 5-10 mph :notamused:) for the entire ride. When I got home I was whipped. :( But at least I got in a good ride. :beer:
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Boatdesigner...one of these days we will run into each other....hopefully just literally. ;-)
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