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Category Archives: log
More lessons – we should learn something every day, right?
Today was Jack’s ride from Surry to Waverly. I’ve been looking forward to it for weeks. Despite my early departure to drive to the ride start, I arrived late. Fortunately, the riders hadn’t left yet. It was a large ride, … Continue reading
Posted in cycling, DIY, Just plain obsessive cycling, log, recreational cycling, touring
Tagged Bianchi, bike, bikes, cele, cherri, cycling, cycling friends, daily ride, equipment, flat, flat tire, mileage, touring
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Deadly Hot rides
Whew, it’s been a week of deadly hot weather. With the temps reaching the triple digits, one has to wonder why in the world some of us are cycling at high noon!!!! Of course, we are actually just spinning out … Continue reading
Mechanical problems and how they do lead to blessings
Yesterday, there were opportunities to ride again!!!! In the morning, I headed out for my Retirees Ride. Although not retired, my schedule allows me to cycle with this precious group of people most weeks. We were doing 29 miles in … Continue reading
Excellent ride
65 miles! A great ride. little wind, dressed very well for the cold, with cycling knickers, under cycling tights. a base-layer turtleneck, wth another over it for greater insulation, arm warmers, with a warm-up jacket over that. neck warmer, and … Continue reading
Posted in cycling, fitness cycling, Freedom, Just plain obsessive cycling, log, Uncategorized
Tagged cele, cherri, commuting, cycling, daily ride, fitness cycling, flat, goochland, hankins, mileage, Richmond, routes, Virginia
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New cycling buddy
Today, I cycled with 2 new cycling buddies. One is a friend that I’ve done a lot of group rides with, but today, we cycled all around Hanover together. It was great. We got to chat about a lot, and … Continue reading
Wednesdays are ALWAYS worth waking up for;0)
Wednesdays are all about cycling. In the mornings, I get to ride the retirees ride. We cycle about 35 miles and there are a variety of pace groups to ride with. Today, I got to run with the greyhounds! I … Continue reading
Posted in cycling, Just plain obsessive cycling, log
Tagged Bianchi, cycling, cycling friends, daily ride, mileage, pace group, Richmond
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Sunday, back in Powhatan
Excellent ride in Powhatan. Rode with the faster group, and kept pace until about the half way mark. Fell off at a hill, and never recovered. Although, my pace was generally between 18 and 23. Got 48 miles in. and … Continue reading
Posted in cycling, log
Tagged daily ride, fitness, fitness cycling, pace group, powhatan, RABA, routes
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Touring – Beyond Words
Words will not be able to express the experience, but I’ll use them to document the actions. I went to Marlinton, WV with some fairly new friends to do some cycling touring. We stayed at the Old Clark Inn, in … Continue reading
Posted in cycling, log, recreational cycling, touring
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Paying the piper
This past weekend was a 116 mile weekend for me, and today…..I pay. Though not usually sore from lots of cycling, today, my ankles hurt, my back is a little stiff (could that be from sleeping on the ground), my … Continue reading
Posted in cycling, DIY, log, touring, Uncategorized
Tagged cycling friends, equipment, hanover
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Ditzy ride leader
So, you know I was nervous about leading the ride this morning. Here is a list of the concerns: 1. Would I be able to maintain a “B” pace on the hills we would face? 2. Remember to bring the … Continue reading
Posted in cycling, Just plain obsessive cycling, log, Uncategorized
Tagged daily ride, goochland, Hill training, Manakin-Sabot, RABA, Virginia
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