Went cycling today.

[eboos]

I've got a huge open blister on my right hand from doing yard work. That will keep me off the bike for a little while.

[Chippertheripper]

Do you not text Erik?

[eboos]

Do you not text Erik?

No, I don't. Were you trying to contact me today?

[Chippertheripper]

Yesterday.

[RyanNicholson]

Just wrapped up a quick 15mi. Averaged 14.5mph, which I'm psyched about considering the amount of climbing.

All that climbing did pay off with a fun downhill that got me up to 40mph for the first time haha, didn't even realize it until I got back and looked at the stats.

[Chippertheripper]

If anyones' interested, and the weather cooperates, I'll lead a casual longer ride Sunday. 33miles, through the countryside, over bridges, and along the ocean a bit. Emphasis on casual. Leaving from the area of buttonwood zoo, new Bedford.

[eboos]

Sounds like a plan to me.

[Paul_E_D]

FINALLY restarted my riding season today. Took an easy 25 miler. One decent climb to get the heart pumping. NW wind was crankin, but I snuck north in the hills (protected from the wind) and returned with a sweet tailwind through the open farmland. Felt great, though I was still a bit sore from mx on monday.

[eboos]

I did my regular 14 mile loop, but I did it pretty quick today. The trip was finished in 45 minutes. I was tempted to do the 23 miler that I did the other day, but I was concerned that I may be taking on too much since I didn't do anything for over a week.

[RyanNicholson]

25.5 miles today, felt great for my longest ride yet but I think I'm gunna keep it to this loop or shorter for a while. There were definitely times I felt like I was on the verge of bonking out. Kept a 4:15 pace even after some gnarly climbs (for me). I never knew how much of a valley I lived in until I started cycling haha.

[mrezra]

Well, last week was not as good as the one before. Squeezed in 76 miles total, not including two spin classes. So, I tried to start this week off on a better note... just got back from a 58.3 mile ride. It was windy, and it hurt, but with the forecast for the rest of the week I figured I should try to squeeze in whatever I could.

On a side note, I'm going to be in Northfield, NH at the in-laws this weekend, and was thinking of brining the bike up -- depending on weather. Let me know if anyone is interested in going for a ride.

[RyanNicholson]

On a side note, I'm going to be in Northfield, NH at the in-laws this weekend, and was thinking of brining the bike up -- depending on weather. Let me know if anyone is interested in going for a ride.

Depending on what happens this week with work and whatnot, I could be down for a ride. I'll post up as the weekend gets closer.

[mrezra]

Depending on what happens this week with work and whatnot, I could be down for a ride. I'll post up as the weekend gets closer.

Sounds good, I'll do the same.

[RyanNicholson]

Supposed to be nice out on Sunday if you want to ride.

[mrezra]

Sorry Ryan, I just saw this... I put in a bunch of big miles this week, so I ended up leaving my bike at home to take the weekend off. I'm sure we'll be back before too long, and I would love to have a riding buddy around here. I'm thinking about doing a ride later this spring/summer that leaves from Northfield/Tilton and heads out to Bristol and goes around Newfound Lake... I'll certainly post up well in advance for anyone who might be interested.

[RyanNicholson]

Thats cool man... how long is that loop around Newfound Lake?

[mrezra]

Thats cool man... how long is that loop around Newfound Lake?

I haven't mapped it yet, but I'm guessing 70 miles +/-...

[RyanNicholson]

I haven't mapped it yet, but I'm guessing 70 miles +/-...

haha my longest ride to date is only 26 miles... felt pretty much fine after though. I'll have to do at least one 50+ mile ride before trying 70.

[Paul_E_D]

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skippedout early friday and got a bike ride AND a motard ride in before dark. That was sweet.

[Paul_E_D]

Friggin attack of the old guys out there today. I did a nice 25 miler with 3 good climbs. On the last descent I zip past an old dude all kitted up. I hit the flat and just cruise for a bit and he passes me just mashing pedals to try and drop me. His hips going up and down, I'm thinkin, how long can he sustain that? I snick one gear and spin a little and catch him in a half mile or so.

Then I'm cruisin on the last 5 mile flat and another grey beard passes me! Doh! I latch on and draft him for a bit. He's clearly a strong rider and he decides to click a gear and try to drop me! I just let him go. Competitive old fuggers! Makin me look bad....

I guess it's time to start working on pace!

[KB]

I just got the MT bike and road bikes back together. I guess I should dig out the shoues and chamios huh? These things don't pedal themselves.

KB

[RyanNicholson]

So after doing a little over 30mi the other day I figured I'd push myself a bit since it was so nice out today. Finished 43 miles in 3 hours. I felt great until the last 6 or 7 riding back home into a headwind.

http://runkeeper.com/user/ryandnicho...ivity/33377067

I'm gunna be taking it kinda easy for the next week or so.

[ilikenapalm]

Quick question... is there a point to the spandex and brightly colored jerseys?

[lrrs313]

Aerodynamics, padding in the shorts, and hopefully making it easier for motorists to see you.

[RyanNicholson]

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Quick question... is there a point to the spandex and brightly colored jerseys?

Some kind of cycling shorts are pretty much a must have. Without the padding I know I couldn't ride more than a mile or two.

As for the jerseys... yknow how people have a hard time spotting motorcycles? 10x worse. I came within inches of getting plowed by a box truck the other day.