Over the weekend I had planned on getting out on 2 wheels and starting to put in some decent mileage, at least for me right now. Our 2nd oldest grandson was with us for the weekend and I had plans to get him out for a few rides to tire him out. Unfortunately one ride is all we managed in the 4 days we had available. There is no good reason why either, really.
We did get out and took a few laps around the block. He was complaining after the first that his legs were tired, but he did manage 2 more before throwing in the towel. After we were done and things put away he mentioned that he hadn't been ready to quit, that he just wanted a rest. I must have misunderstood him then since i heard him say he was done. Oh well. That was on day 2 and I figured it was no big deal and we would get out a couple of more times before the weekend was over.
Alas other things came up and took up the time. The next thing we knew the weekend was over and we had only managed the one 3 mile ride.
I need to change my riding habits and quickly as the Tour De Cure is quickly approaching on May 3rd and I need to get some miles under my belt before it arrives.
I hope Winter relinquishes its hold and everyone is able to get out and ride!
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
August Challenge ride 13
Before I talk about this morning's ride I want to wish my eldest grandson Jacob a Happy Birthday!!! Today he turns 11.
Only 3 things to mention about this morning's ride - some wind,a rabbit and some creaking.
This morning there was a southwest wind blowing 12 to 15 mph which meant I was cycling into the wind on the slower parts of my route. It was definitely a bit more work.
On my 4th lap as I was heading north on Quarterhorse, a rabbit almost committed suicide by running across in front of me. He timed it poorly, though and successfully made it across with a couple of feet to spare. I guess he misjudged how fast I was in fact riding.
At about the 9 mile mark this morning, I started to notice a creaking coming from the left pedal and/or bottom bracket area. It seemed to only do it when I was pushing the left pedal so I need to look at it this evening. To avoid possibly damaging anything I took it really easy on the last mile this morning.
Today's stats:
10.4 miles
47:09 elapsed time
Month to date
98.1 miles
7:50:29 elapsed time
A side note, as of yesterday both my mom and dad were still in the challenge having walked and ridden everyday so far in August respectively. I believe my dad was even slightly ahead mileage-wise for the month. I am so proud of them!!!!
Keep those pedals turning.
Only 3 things to mention about this morning's ride - some wind,a rabbit and some creaking.
This morning there was a southwest wind blowing 12 to 15 mph which meant I was cycling into the wind on the slower parts of my route. It was definitely a bit more work.
On my 4th lap as I was heading north on Quarterhorse, a rabbit almost committed suicide by running across in front of me. He timed it poorly, though and successfully made it across with a couple of feet to spare. I guess he misjudged how fast I was in fact riding.
At about the 9 mile mark this morning, I started to notice a creaking coming from the left pedal and/or bottom bracket area. It seemed to only do it when I was pushing the left pedal so I need to look at it this evening. To avoid possibly damaging anything I took it really easy on the last mile this morning.
Today's stats:
10.4 miles
47:09 elapsed time
Month to date
98.1 miles
7:50:29 elapsed time
A side note, as of yesterday both my mom and dad were still in the challenge having walked and ridden everyday so far in August respectively. I believe my dad was even slightly ahead mileage-wise for the month. I am so proud of them!!!!
Keep those pedals turning.
Monday, July 8, 2013
A nice Saturday ride
Saturday morning came and my grandson got up before the heat was too great so we decided it was time for another ride. He had been asking to go, but it was always after it was well over 100 degrees and that was just too hot. This morning it was only 93 or so and there were actually a few clouds about so it was time to go.
We headed to the garage, me following him since he had no patience waiting for me to get my shoes on. He had "checked" his tires, but only by feel and he was about 10 lbs. low on the air pressure. Of course he then had to wait for me to top mine off - they were close to 20 lbs low. It is amazing to me how quickly the tires lose pressure in the heat and dry conditions.
I decided to take him around my normal training loop which was about a mile in length and the goal was for him to ride 5 miles. We started off and he was raring to go. He set a relatively quick pace for his 20" and it didn't last very long. The route takes us on a gentle climb up the block, around the corner and up a little hill. He was quickly slowing on the "hill" but made the first lap with no problems.
On climbing the hill the second time he said hit was time to stop for a rest. We pulled over and he removed his helmet and relaxed for a minute. Then he was ready to go. I don't think he got much rest there in the time we took, but he felt it was enough. We completed that lap and moved into the third. He again wanted to rest at the stop sign at the top of the hill, but I convinced him he could keep going and he did. I showed him how to recover on the gentle descent and he rested his legs. he did decide he needed a drink as we approached the house.
As he headed in, I told him I would be back and took off for a lap on my own. I think I doubled my speed and halved my time on that lap. As I approached the house he wasn't out yet, so I did a couple of circles in the street waiting for him.
He came out and jumped on his bike with out his helmet thinking I wouldn't notice. I sent him back in to get it and we were then off for another lap.
I could tell he was getting bored with the route, so to vary it, I took an lap around the inner loop through a small subdivision the main loop rides around. After this we headed back towards the house and he asked if he could be done. I said sure since the sun had come through and he had reached his goal of riding 5 miles in one stretch.
As soon as my wife came home he couldn't wait to tell her "Grandma I rode 5 miles!" and he was very proud of himself and I of him.
Here is a look at the Strava for the ride:
I had told him I was going to look for a larger bike with gears on it for him so that is my mission this week so that we can extend his range and get something that he can put more miles on. I'm looking at a 24" mountain bike as he likes to take his bikes off curbs and over obstacles instead of going around them.
We headed to the garage, me following him since he had no patience waiting for me to get my shoes on. He had "checked" his tires, but only by feel and he was about 10 lbs. low on the air pressure. Of course he then had to wait for me to top mine off - they were close to 20 lbs low. It is amazing to me how quickly the tires lose pressure in the heat and dry conditions.
I decided to take him around my normal training loop which was about a mile in length and the goal was for him to ride 5 miles. We started off and he was raring to go. He set a relatively quick pace for his 20" and it didn't last very long. The route takes us on a gentle climb up the block, around the corner and up a little hill. He was quickly slowing on the "hill" but made the first lap with no problems.
On climbing the hill the second time he said hit was time to stop for a rest. We pulled over and he removed his helmet and relaxed for a minute. Then he was ready to go. I don't think he got much rest there in the time we took, but he felt it was enough. We completed that lap and moved into the third. He again wanted to rest at the stop sign at the top of the hill, but I convinced him he could keep going and he did. I showed him how to recover on the gentle descent and he rested his legs. he did decide he needed a drink as we approached the house.
As he headed in, I told him I would be back and took off for a lap on my own. I think I doubled my speed and halved my time on that lap. As I approached the house he wasn't out yet, so I did a couple of circles in the street waiting for him.
He came out and jumped on his bike with out his helmet thinking I wouldn't notice. I sent him back in to get it and we were then off for another lap.
I could tell he was getting bored with the route, so to vary it, I took an lap around the inner loop through a small subdivision the main loop rides around. After this we headed back towards the house and he asked if he could be done. I said sure since the sun had come through and he had reached his goal of riding 5 miles in one stretch.
As soon as my wife came home he couldn't wait to tell her "Grandma I rode 5 miles!" and he was very proud of himself and I of him.
Here is a look at the Strava for the ride:
I had told him I was going to look for a larger bike with gears on it for him so that is my mission this week so that we can extend his range and get something that he can put more miles on. I'm looking at a 24" mountain bike as he likes to take his bikes off curbs and over obstacles instead of going around them.
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