Monthly Archives: January 2011

Well, we had a weekend in January with 2 days of 50 degree or higher weather. It led to some very nice rides. Saturday, with every intention of cycling alone and doing 50+ miles, starting early am, I chose to … Continue reading →

When I got up this morning, I decided to laze around, and do the lunch ride, instead of the breakfast one. As usually happens when we have plenty of time before we need to do something, I wound up dashing … Continue reading →

Today, some friends were cycling through Richmond doing an urban ramble. Sounded like fun, since I love these guys a lot, and love urban cycling. We met at 11 at a local coffee shop and headed south, and east. We … Continue reading →

Ok, so I only got 14 miles today.  The hubster rode with me today, so we took his pace/his distance. I’m thankful for his company. The plan was that I’d go on afterward and ride with the club, then meet … Continue reading →

There is so much preparation for the tour these days, and the weather is so unpleasant, that I’m not getting the mileage I’d like, and not posting nearly as much. The tour is rapidly becoming my daily life. I awaken … Continue reading →

Today was good. Although it was 30 degrees, I cycle-commuted to work (24 miles or so), taught several classes, began some groundwork for a nice work opportunity, installed a handle-bar bag in my husband’s bike, got numerous new classes advertised … Continue reading →

Again, I was very sluggish riding. We had a 34 mile ride today, that I’ve done many times, but today, we went counter clockwise. I got about 30 miles in, and just didn’t have another pedal stroke in me. I … Continue reading →

Back on schedule. I got 34 miles in today. The pace averaged 14.3. yechy pace, but it’s ok for winter. I enjoyed cycling with Joey. i’m shopping for a men’s or women’s XL wind/rain jacket in that bright yellow or … Continue reading →

We cycled Sugar Hollow again. It was dreary and cold in Richmond. I was ready to throw in the towel, but my husband was insistant that the radar showed Charlottesville “clear”. So we went up. He kept telling me that … Continue reading →