I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 8.13mi
time: 40:37
pace: 5:00min/mi
speed: 12.01mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1648362338
I’m heading out of town this week so it’s the perfect time to drop the bicycle off for its yearly tuneup. I put little (no) effort into the upkeep of my bike so I am excited to sees how well it rides when I get back!
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 8.81mi
time: 48:30
pace: 5:30min/mi
speed: 10.90mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1635640466
Found this Selfie Stop on the trail today so I stopped to take some selfies!!! Apparently it is to commemorate the first year all 31.4 miles of the trail is open. According to the website this is 54 years in the making! That seems like a long time but I know park budgets are small. I encourage everyone who uses the DPRT or other trails in the area to donate time or money to keeping our trails open, clean and in good repair!
No this isn’t a post about my freezing kittens but about me making popcicles for my cats.
Luna doesn’t even seem to notice, but Brutus likes it. Or kinda likes it. He does eventually lick the ice cubes but seems a bit suspicious. Its supposed to be super hot this weekend so we will try again.
Basically you just take some cat food, add a little water or tuna juice, then freeze it.
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 8.18mi
time: 01:20:59
pace: 9:54min/mi
speed: 6.06mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/profile/68446245
Got rained out right as Brent and I made it to the bike shop. At least we didn’t get caught in it. It was a great ride up until then even if it was a little humid.
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 10.67mi
time: 01:18:10
pace: 7:20min/mi
speed: 8.19mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/profile/68446245
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 12.37mi
time: 01:35:01
pace: 7:41min/mi
speed: 7.81mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/profile/68446245
So Saturday The Other and I went to Greek Fest. Its held at the local Greek church and it is by far the bestest Greekfest around. Believe me, we have done the GreekFest tour and none even compare to this one. They have the best food, the best music, and the best community. They are also a Pokestop so even more fun! I caught this little guy on my way to get delicious Loukemathes.
While we were there we also invited Jackie and Brent to join us. After introducing them to the wonderful delicious that is Saganaki, we decided to walk around and look at the tents and carnival games. (Alcohol might have been involved at this point) and as we wander over to one game with giant stuffed animal prizes we notice a giant poop emoji! I think its safe to say that Jackie and I are obsessed with the poop emoji (in an ironic hipster way) so we had to try this game. Brent hadn’t been drinking so I gave my first $5 to him but he was only able to knock down 1 Yeti. I had been drinking so it didn’t take much convincing for me to give it go. Handed in another $5, knocked down the first Yeti, Knocked down the second, and then knocked down the third!!! Yay alcohol! I mean, yay me!!!
So that is why me and the racist banana have the same expression in my victory photo below! (you can see the booth in the background). Best day ever!
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 11.80mi
time: 01:30:06
pace: 7:38min/mi
speed: 7.86mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/profile/68446245
No group this year, just me but it was still fun. It rained even though there was only a 10% chance so I guess I should enter the lotto now and see if my luck holds! (Thats why I’m wet, it’s not because I’m super sweaty). There were still a ton of people in the park, grilling in the rain, but they looked happy so that’s all that counts.
Ordered pizza for dinner cause ‘Merica and it was fantastic. Nobody was too rowdy in the neighborhood with fireworks which is a plus. All said and dine a great day!
It was a beautiful day for a ride so Scott and I met up with some fellow riders from the bike shop. No destination in particular just a lot of country roads. I met some new friends and it was just really fun to be out riding with a group again. I don’t get to do it as much as I used to and I didn’t realize how much I missed it. Everyone except one person was riding Triumphs so it turned into a “British invasion” ride which was ironic and humorous on this Independence day weekend 🙂
I also did some patriotic nail art which I think turned out pretty great even though I haven’t done nail art in a while. I was pretty steady with my left hand so they both look equal. I think the trick is to keep it simple. (duh) But that is hard to remember sometimes when you see all these great ideas on the internet.
With all the holiday excitement there have been teenagers setting off fireworks in the park next to my house for the last 2 weeks which has made Brutus afraid. The first time I found him hiding under the bed but now he has taken to being carried around after some fireworks go off. Luckily there isn’t too much in our neighborhood so I am hoping tomorrow won’t be a big deal. He doesn’t seem nervous about the city fireworks that are far away, only the ones that are happening nearby.
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 11.68mi
time: 01:10:49
pace: 6:04min/mi
speed: 9.89mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1580383100
Decided to switch it up and go north today. Good ride but way too many bugs. Bugs in my eyes, in my mouth, in my ears, in my nose, and on my skin. Not fun at all. Not sure what makes the north route so much buggier than going south but it is a big difference.
I don’t remember this last year but I started riding much later in the season so maybe they die off as the summer goes on. Might give it one more shot going north but if it’s just as bad I will resume my southerly route until fall.
On another note I noticed that a lot of trees were cut down on the north path. Big trees too, not just the small weedy undergrowth trees. I wonder if this is development or ash borer beetle or some other tree issue. It was significant and just happened this week since I rode this route last Sunday and it was not like this.
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 6.61mi
time: 36:05
pace: 5:28min/mi
speed: 10.99mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1566291764
My Sundays are turning into recovery days where I bike shorter lengths. I am trying to make it an active recovery – shorter distance but at a faster pace. And I totally would have had it today but I had to stop and move this magnificent bastard off the path. He didn’t want to move either, he pushed back against me and ended up jumping across the path (in front of an oncoming bicycle) to the other side. Luckily that rider saw him so he made it safe to the other side. Ribbit on, friend – I appreciate your bug control duties!!!
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 10.65mi
time: 01:00:08
pace: 5:39min/mi
speed: 10.62mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1564214432
Hot ride today, even going later than I usually do. I love the progress being made though – I feel better each time I go out and it takes less time to find my rhythm. This ride (and the last one) I didn’t stop for a break in the middle. This one even shows improvements in my segment speeds so I am feeling great! Too many bugs though. I feel like I don’t even have to eat dinner with the amount of bugs I have been swallowing lately. Gross.
Scott and I rode down after work on Friday to check out Motoblot. It was great to see so many bikes and talk to so many people who share the enthusiasm for riding. Got to see a lot of old friends too which is always fantastic! The ride down was miserable – bumper to bumber in 90* heat!!! Scott and I both agreed we would take the 30* days over the 90* ones!! But we made it, had fun, and on the way home got to open it up a bit and have some fun. 🙂
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 10.42mi
time: 59:35
pace: 5:43min/mi
speed: 10.49mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1560014786
My Glass died so I couldn’t record any images from this trip. These images are from my Tuesday ride but recently every time I ride (usually around dusk) there is a ton of wildlife – deer, bunnies, chipmunks – and they all just stare and me and don’t move. Even when I jingle my bell at them!!!! Usually I just keep riding at them and swear until they move. I would totally pet them if they let me. In the video below, it was literally the 3rd time I had ridden past this deer taking pictures and videos until it decided it wanted to leave the path.
Thursday nights are usually the rides with the bike shop but I had a lot to do tonight so I went out on my own for a quick ride. The group rides are fun but when you start getting 10-20 people it gets more difficult to keep everyone going in the same pace and direction. Sometimes its nicer (and less stressful) to just ride on my own. Either way, its nice to have options depending on my mood
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 11.43mi,
time: 01:03:55,
pace: 5:36min/mi,
speed: 10.73mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1555061345
Followed some new paths today, so much fun!! And I’m starting to hit my groove. The first mile to two is still a bitch but after that my legs stop whining and I get a good pace. Would like to be a bit faster but am pretty happy with my progress.
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 6.27mi
time: 35:50
pace: 5:43min/mi
speed: 10.50mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1549941527
Didn’t think I was gonna get out today, I was super exhausted and pretty unmotivated. Then The Other offered to come with me and it changed everything. I am excited we got to ride together and enjoy this beautiful Sunday and it really helped me get over the slacker-slump. It was a shorter ride but the point is we still got out there and did it. I am looking forward to a break tomorrow and then jumping right back in the saddle on Tuesday.
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 11.62mi
time: 01:09:11
pace: 5:57min/mi
speed: 10.07mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1548044540
I had a horrible migraine most of the day so I had taken a lot of pills, including my abortive, before this ride. Even though I gave myself an hour before exercising I think it still affected me. The first half of the ride was good, so good that I decided to explore a little around Independence Grove. But those 2 extra miles about killed me!! I almost gave up at one point (and maybe I should have but I’m pretty stubborn) and called for a ride because I wasn’t thinking coherently. The only reason I didn’t is because when I was thinking of what to say when I called someone the only thing I could think of was “chocolate bunny” and I didn’t think that would make sense! 🙂 So this ride was a bit slower than anticipated but I finished it and also have a new route around the park. Overall the day was beautiful, and I am happy I went out despite the challenges.
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 9.99mi
time: 53:39
pace: 5:22min/mi
speed: 11.17mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1545946271
So close to 10 miles arrrrgh! Oh well, next time! As of this post I have 628.20 lifetime miles. Which I think is pretty great. However, in almost those miles of forest and country riding I have yet to find a kitten. I just assumed by this point I would have found at least 1 forest kitten. Does anyone have stats on how many miles before your first kitten?
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 8.16mi
time: 44:54
pace: 5:30min/mi
speed: 10.90mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1536443807
Don’t usually ride on Mondays but got home a little earlier from work today so had a good opportunity. First couple miles were rough, as usual, but my warm-ups are getting faster. I was halfway through before I realized it. Still a ways to go to get in shape from last year but feeling improvement everything I ride is a great feeling.
New direction today and a bit longer ride ended up with me having a subpar performance. I guess that is too be expected since there is always a bit of adjustement when you take a new path or extend your ride but I didn’t expect it to be so big. Going to continue this way for the next week or two (Assuming its open) so I am excited to see how I will improve.
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 8.21mi
time: 45:01
pace: 5:29min/mi
speed: 10.94mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1517199446
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