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Springtime Ride

Apr 24, 2017 | Hobbies | 0 comments

I biked with MapMyRide!

Distance: 4.51mi

time: 30:43

pace: 6:49min/mi

speed: 8.81mi/h.

http://mapmyride.com/workout/2148685373

The other and I went on the first springtime ride of the season today. Even with riding most of the winter it always seems hard to get started – maybe it’s the pollen, maybe it’s the muddy path, maybe it’s general winter laziness. Whatever it is, it’s good to get out and after the first 2.5 miles it wasn’t too bad at all.  I am looking forward to this riding season – wonder what my goal should be?

First Fat Tire Ride!!!

Jan 29, 2017 | Hobbies | 0 comments

Closer to a mile but I was too excited to ride away so I forgot to start my tracker. So much fun but apparently my basement workouts have been doing nothing because that mile wore me out!

So excited to get out again but want to get some proper cold weather gear (namely a balaclava) so I don’t hurt myself.  This changes everything!

I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 0.76mi
time: 06:21
pace: 8:23min/mi
speed: 7.16mi/h.

http://mapmyride.com/workout/1979749535

Wishing this would last forever

Nov 17, 2016 | Hobbies, kittens | 0 comments

I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 11.52mi
time: 59:50
pace: 5:12min/mi
speed: 11.55mi/h.

http://mapmyride.com/workout/1872237959

Seriously – mid November, northern Illinois, 71 degrees.  I think I have died and gone to heaven!!  I had both bikes out today cause the weather was so nice.  I think the hammer is going to drop soon though – they are saying snow flurries on Saturday…we will see!  Also – BRUTUS!

Taco Tuesday Ride!

Nov 15, 2016 | Food, Hobbies | 0 comments

supermoon

I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 12.94mi
time: 01:15:46
pace: 5:51min/mi
speed: 10.25mi/h.

http://mapmyride.com/workout/1869276683

It was supposed to be a Supermoon ride but by the time we rode the moon was already high in the sky. We rode to The Other Door for their delicious tacos which are some of my favorite ever.  Totally worth it even if the super moon was just average 🙂

Nasty Beavers!

Nov 13, 2016 | Hobbies | 0 comments

I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 11.15mi
time: 01:04:41
pace: 5:48min/mi
speed: 10.34mi/h.

http://mapmyride.com/workout/1865244272

Tree blocking my path on the trail today and at first I thought it was knocked down in a storm (even though its been sunny and clear here recently). I got off my bike to move the tree (don’t know what I was thinking – its a tree) and realized it had been chopped down by beavers!!!!  I’m sorry story for every having doubted you!


Stop for horseys

Nov 6, 2016 | Hobbies | 0 comments


Trail Courtesy and Yielding Etiquette state who should stop for who and what to do to be polite to others on the trail.  Most of the time it isn’t an issue as the trails aren’t crowded so most of the time people ignore (or never read) the rules.  But with the exceptional weather recently there has been a lot more traffic on the trail so it is more important than ever to be aware of other people, cyclists and animals on the trail.

Case in point:  I saw these two and their horses yesterday on the trail and they seemed fine.  I still stopped and waited for them to pass (it also give me a chance to take a drink and a breather!) so I could have probably have ridden by them today with no problem. However as I rounded the corner I noticed the Bay was upset and his rider was walking.  This right there let me know to stop earlier then I normally would have an wait until they passed.  Sadly my fellow cyclists (no one I knew, just some randos) continued to ride by at high speed further upsetting this guy.  Let me tell you – horse are big, strong animals whose “flight or fight response” usually involves kicking you as they run away.  Not something I want to mess with.  It cost me about 1 min to wait for these guys to pass and made the day more pleasant for everyone.

If you are riding toward a horse, stop and wait (or get the ok from the rider to continue past), if you are coming from behind, announce yourself and let them know you are passing and slow your speed.   Its trail courtesy, and its common courtesy.  Be polite to your fellow trail users.

I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 10.15mi
time: 55:36
pace: 5:29min/mi
speed: 10.96mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1853350520

The best Autumn ever!

Nov 5, 2016 | Hobbies | 0 comments

sized

More and more and more picture because I can’t get enough of these beautiful fall days.  Its amazing how wonderful the weather has been.  I couldn’t ask for a better Autumn season.  Today I even took a longer ride (Even though its still getting dark early, regardless of the nice weather) so I could enjoy it for longer)

I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 15.00mi
time: 01:25:42
pace: 5:43min/mi
speed: 10.50mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1851565364