Words can not possibly describe the beauty...
What a great day to own a bike!!!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
A picture perfect ride
Sunday was a gorgeous fall day- perfect for a mountain bike ride!
Words can not possibly describe the beauty...
What a great day to own a bike!!!
Words can not possibly describe the beauty...
What a great day to own a bike!!!
Sunday, October 14, 2007
"Stolen" weekend
I'm not sure who we stole this weekend from- but Whoo-Hoo, it was gorgeous!! ! We had a couple of great Fall days!
Saturday, I rode my bike with my friend from work (Jane). It was just a tad bit chilly- high in the low 60s- but the sun was shining- so my long tights and long sleeve jersey was just about perfect. We rode on the bike path from Spring Valley to Xenia and back- a 20 mile round trip. And, we even got a piece of cheesecake and a "floor show" in Xenia. When Jane and I ride, we always make a point to treat our self's to a snack midway. Saturday's midway point was Xenia, so we stopped at this little "Mom and Pop" type restaurant for our snack. We ordered a couple of pieces of cheesecake, and had just sat down in the dining area, when we noticed (through the window) some guy raising hell at other guy about hitting his car. The other guy started yelling back and before long the Xenia police showed up. The crazy part is, neither vehicle had any damage! I really don't know why these guys were yelling at each other in the first place - I guess it was just a slow day in Xenia...
Sunday was even more beautiful with the high in the mid 70s and sunny! Pops and I started out doing some work around the house- then decided stop that nonsense- and packed up the bikes and headed to MoMBA (there is absolutely no parental guidance around here). I had tossed around the idea that we could go out to Waynesville today to check out the Sour Kraut festival, but we opted for mountain biking instead.
What a great day!
We probably won't see many more days like this (with winter just around the corner) but, at least we can say we enjoyed it while we had it.
Saturday, I rode my bike with my friend from work (Jane). It was just a tad bit chilly- high in the low 60s- but the sun was shining- so my long tights and long sleeve jersey was just about perfect. We rode on the bike path from Spring Valley to Xenia and back- a 20 mile round trip. And, we even got a piece of cheesecake and a "floor show" in Xenia. When Jane and I ride, we always make a point to treat our self's to a snack midway. Saturday's midway point was Xenia, so we stopped at this little "Mom and Pop" type restaurant for our snack. We ordered a couple of pieces of cheesecake, and had just sat down in the dining area, when we noticed (through the window) some guy raising hell at other guy about hitting his car. The other guy started yelling back and before long the Xenia police showed up. The crazy part is, neither vehicle had any damage! I really don't know why these guys were yelling at each other in the first place - I guess it was just a slow day in Xenia...
Sunday was even more beautiful with the high in the mid 70s and sunny! Pops and I started out doing some work around the house- then decided stop that nonsense- and packed up the bikes and headed to MoMBA (there is absolutely no parental guidance around here). I had tossed around the idea that we could go out to Waynesville today to check out the Sour Kraut festival, but we opted for mountain biking instead.
What a great day!
We probably won't see many more days like this (with winter just around the corner) but, at least we can say we enjoyed it while we had it.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Bellbrook TT
My time to beat was 37:55- todays time was 35:07! Whoo-hoo!!!
The route was the same as it was last spring and the road conditions were pretty much the same. The only difference was the temperature- today it was about 20 degrees warmer than last time. I had also taken my Aero bars off my bike since I did not have them last spring. I wanted to try to duplicate the race conditions as close as possible - hoping to eliminate any outside advantages.
Overall, I felt much better today than I did last spring. I felt A LOT better on the climb -- it still "hurt", and my heart-rate was pegged, but it just felt like I made it to the top faster. I feel like I gained some time there. My nose also did A LOT better today too! I had shot a couple of squirts of Nasalcrom about 30 minutes before my start time. I walked out of the house this morning and forgot the nose strips, but I'm sure that would have helped too. My nose got a little "moist" and I had to dab it a couple of times, but at least it was not pouring like last time. Not having to deal with a runny nose had to have helped my time too.
AND, I even came home with a 1st place trophy!!!
Yep, I was the only lady in the 40-49 class -- but heck, I guess I can't help that!!!
The route was the same as it was last spring and the road conditions were pretty much the same. The only difference was the temperature- today it was about 20 degrees warmer than last time. I had also taken my Aero bars off my bike since I did not have them last spring. I wanted to try to duplicate the race conditions as close as possible - hoping to eliminate any outside advantages.
Overall, I felt much better today than I did last spring. I felt A LOT better on the climb -- it still "hurt", and my heart-rate was pegged, but it just felt like I made it to the top faster. I feel like I gained some time there. My nose also did A LOT better today too! I had shot a couple of squirts of Nasalcrom about 30 minutes before my start time. I walked out of the house this morning and forgot the nose strips, but I'm sure that would have helped too. My nose got a little "moist" and I had to dab it a couple of times, but at least it was not pouring like last time. Not having to deal with a runny nose had to have helped my time too.
AND, I even came home with a 1st place trophy!!!
Yep, I was the only lady in the 40-49 class -- but heck, I guess I can't help that!!!
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Last Colavita TT
My time to beat was 44:10... Todays time....45:11! Dang it! 1 Minute and 1 second slower than my best time.
Today was tough... I just could not turn the pedals over. The wind was not too bad and the temperature was great (low 50's and sunny) but I just could not find my groove. And, of course, my nose was running like a faucet!
It seems if the temp is under 75 degrees, and my heart-rate is over 130, my nose fills up runs like crazy. So, several times during the race, I had to blow my nose ( either that or drown). Also, breathing through my nose is completely out of the question. This "exercise" nose drives me crazy! Most times it just an annoyance but having to fiddle around with blowing my nose is costing me time-- time I can't make up. If anyone out there has any suggestions on what I can do to get my nose under control I will really appreciate it.
My last race of the year will be next Sunday in Bellbrook OH. I started this season with a Time Trial in Bellbrook, so it is great that I'll get to finish the season there too. Hopefully, I'll see an improvement from my first race. My time to beat will be 37:55. We'll see....
Today was tough... I just could not turn the pedals over. The wind was not too bad and the temperature was great (low 50's and sunny) but I just could not find my groove. And, of course, my nose was running like a faucet!
It seems if the temp is under 75 degrees, and my heart-rate is over 130, my nose fills up runs like crazy. So, several times during the race, I had to blow my nose ( either that or drown). Also, breathing through my nose is completely out of the question. This "exercise" nose drives me crazy! Most times it just an annoyance but having to fiddle around with blowing my nose is costing me time-- time I can't make up. If anyone out there has any suggestions on what I can do to get my nose under control I will really appreciate it.
My last race of the year will be next Sunday in Bellbrook OH. I started this season with a Time Trial in Bellbrook, so it is great that I'll get to finish the season there too. Hopefully, I'll see an improvement from my first race. My time to beat will be 37:55. We'll see....
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