Needed to get out of the house this afternoon. Decided to check out the Bike Masters Monday mountain bike ride. Was my first time riding the Tranquility Trails. I forgot the heart monitor so felt better to fore go the big hill - the other hills were getting my heart rate up.
Good weather (not too hot, nice breeze). Just what I needed. Not happy to have forgotten the monitor. Also forgot my camera and armor. :(
After the first hour, I was starting to get tired. Part of it was my legs, most of the head. Riding a unfamiliar trail look a lot out of me - though I was doing going. End of the ride I could tell my riding was suffering.
Still a good ride. Thanks Dale, Dan & Robert for the ride.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Damn, it felt good!
Weather yesterday did not cooperate to ride. Even was not sure about riding this morning for our Sunday Morning Ride. The 2 of us (one wimped out on us) headed out under overcast skies. The paths were damp/wet in some areas, but we did not get any rain.This was the first time in the saddle some Wednesday, and "Damn. it felt good!" No record breaking pace, but steady. When I got back to HyVee, I was really feeling good. Just what I needed.
The pedestrian bridge across the river is starting to take shape. I am anxious to be able to ride over to the Omaha side of the river.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Withdrawal
No Friday night mountain bike ride (yuck!) - ground a bit sticky yet at Manawa after the rain. I took the opportunity to go out for a while and see some of friends.
Ham radio breakfast/coffee this morning - starting to feel some singletrack withdrawal - will have to get out today. Would ride on the pavement before breakfast, but need the singletrack. And with the Sunday Morning Ride on the bike paths of CB -- that will be enough on the road.
Ham radio breakfast/coffee this morning - starting to feel some singletrack withdrawal - will have to get out today. Would ride on the pavement before breakfast, but need the singletrack. And with the Sunday Morning Ride on the bike paths of CB -- that will be enough on the road.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Back in the Saddle
No "slower" riders for the Tuesday Evening Ride. So, I headed over to Manawa singletrack. Really glad for the change. After the road rides last week - I relished the thought of some singletrack. And how sweet it is - to get back in the dirt.
No speed records - just really enjoying the ride.
Yesterday (Wednesday) I headed out on a road/path ride. Only went a little over 10 miles. Was getting hot and I have not been sleeping well. Still made about 13 mph on the hybrid.
Will have to see what the weather is this afternoon - think it might be wet for the Taco Ride.
No speed records - just really enjoying the ride.
Yesterday (Wednesday) I headed out on a road/path ride. Only went a little over 10 miles. Was getting hot and I have not been sleeping well. Still made about 13 mph on the hybrid.
Will have to see what the weather is this afternoon - think it might be wet for the Taco Ride.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Family Reunion
Was off the bike for a couple days last week - URGH. Yesterday morning I headed for a little (20mile) road ride.
I took my Trek 4300 to hopefully get in some mountain biking in Missouri. About 40 miles N of Joplin - found there is some in Pittsburg, KS - but with all the rains, I opted for riding on pavement.
Heading out for a short ride this morning, a visit with my mom and other relatives, then head u North home.
The "Party Pond" got a workout over the weekend!
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Another Record Ride
This morning I decided to ride after breakfast and fore go the Tuesday Evening Ride - after all, the Temp got up to 100 today! Anyway, I rode the Wabash Trace up to Margaritaville. I felt great so pushed it up the hill. Most of the time I was riding at almost 11 mph up the hill.
It only took my 32 minutes to get up to Margaritaville. Fasted time for me. What the heck, might as well fly down to the trailhead and see what a round trip time I can make. And fly I did - riding about 18-21 mph. That was really exhilarating.
All done, I made the trip (not counting the stop at Margaritaville) in 53 minutes! My earlier record was 57 minutes.
In other news - I finalized my entry for the "What's Your Mission" contest. Wish me well. My entry should be published at: http://www.drwhatsyourmission.blogspot.com/
Oh yeah, I made my 1000 miles for the year!
It only took my 32 minutes to get up to Margaritaville. Fasted time for me. What the heck, might as well fly down to the trailhead and see what a round trip time I can make. And fly I did - riding about 18-21 mph. That was really exhilarating.
All done, I made the trip (not counting the stop at Margaritaville) in 53 minutes! My earlier record was 57 minutes.
In other news - I finalized my entry for the "What's Your Mission" contest. Wish me well. My entry should be published at: http://www.drwhatsyourmission.blogspot.com/
Oh yeah, I made my 1000 miles for the year!
Sunday, July 15, 2007
A New Record Pace
Dennis and I set a new record pace for our Sunday Morning Ride -- 14.04 mph! And that was on my mountain bike - how I love riding that bike!
The conditions were perfect -- light/calm wind, sunny, mid 70 when starting out. We made our normal stop (off the clock) at the Western Heritage Trail Center. The rest of the time we flew (for our ride) up the trails.
Lots of traffic on the trails this morning. noticed that the Wabash Trace trailhead parking lot was full. Lots out riding and walking this morning.
The conditions were perfect -- light/calm wind, sunny, mid 70 when starting out. We made our normal stop (off the clock) at the Western Heritage Trail Center. The rest of the time we flew (for our ride) up the trails.
Lots of traffic on the trails this morning. noticed that the Wabash Trace trailhead parking lot was full. Lots out riding and walking this morning.
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