Month: April 2013 (Page 3 of 5)
Today’s ride didn’t happen until this evening. Since it was late I just rode around the neighborhood for a bit. Once again the winds were strong, spring in Oklahoma means wind. Almost always, it is one reason I prefer Fall. A short ride, but an enjoyable one. Will try for something longer tomorrow.
6.5 miles
Today was a more typical ride, 23.5 miles. Mark and I went east for a little hill climbing. I didn’t feel well early on the ride and actually stopped for a bit. Out of the blue, I broke out in a cold sweat and became dizzy. My problem was lack of fuel. I took in some gel and half an energy bar and felt good as new in about 10 minutes, although I did end up cutting my ride short.
I rode Rocket my Scott which felt (not surprisingly) livelier and quicker than my Jamis. It’s good to mix it up with the bikes I think, they both have their strengths and I enjoy riding both, although they are a much different riding experience.
Beautiful day, about 60 degrees and just a light north wind. Once we got out on the country roads there was little traffic. Friday afternoon traffic is some of the worst in my opinion. I actually don’t like to ride on Friday afternoon, but that is how it worked out today. Everyone is in a hurry on Fridays and the last thing they want is for someone to slow them down. No, the worst thing is for a person riding a bike to slow them down.
Does it make you laugh when some bozo gets up behind you and then takes off in their fast car (this one a Porsche) like we are supposed to be impressed with their speed!? Cracks me up. Hey fella I amm on a bike, any car is faster than me. Really, get a grip.
My favorite thing about this route is most of it is in the country and typically we see more cows and horses than cars and people.
Today didn’t allow time for much of a bike ride. Why? Because I was knee-deep in spring cleaning. Bah humbug!
Just a little over 3 measly miles. A ride is a ride though. 11 for 11!
The past 24 hours has been bizarre weather-wise. Yesterday’s high was 84 and today it barely made it over 34 (36 to be exact).
Yesterday’s ride was warm, in shorts and t-shirt. Today’s ride was in sweatshirt, jacket, stocking cap, gloves and I was still cold! I didn’t realize how cold I would feel when I took this shot as I was heading out or I wouldn’t have been smiling.
This morning we had freezing rain which coated the trees and everything else in ice. The freezing rain continued until about 2pm, but the sun didn’t come out until it was time for it to set.
Only 2.7 miles riding in the cold, dodging ice falling from trees.
Just me and the goose out tonight
Beautiful sky and sunset
Once again, regardless of the weather I find every ride joyful. You can’t ask for more than that.