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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

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Zero mileage today, but…….

Well, it was a beautiful day today, and not necessarily expected to be so. All day, I just wanted to be on my bike, instead of working, which I love. So I deduced that it’s getting time to leave!! Salud…. … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving and cycling

I’m thankful that I’m cycling. It’s Thanksgiving day, and I knew there was a ride this morning. All week, I plotted and planned so I would have enough of my work done to go cycle for 3 hours this morning. … Continue reading

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Ecstacy – Riding the crest of the endorphin wave

Another day beyond words. We woke before the sun, in a fleabag motel on the eastern shore. Scarfed down our yogurt and tea-bag coffee. The best thing about it, was waking with friends, and a home-made coffee cake;0) By 7:30, … Continue reading

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Surry Century

Lovely day. The weather was a perfect day for a long ride on a bike. My friend, Julie, and I started very early (4:30 am) and drove to Surry, Virginia for our first, complete registered century. The ride began at … Continue reading

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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

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