17 miles
68 deg f, Windy
1007 days left
Total mileage for January 368
17 miles
68 deg f, Windy
1007 days left
Total mileage for January 368
Wind, the story of the day.
As far as I know I'm the only one locally to brave the 20 to 25 mph winds we had yesterday and I did my best to hide from it and use it to my advantage.
On the way to town I took the backroads so the hills and trees would block the wind.
The winds were pretty much like this all day, flags straight out, and it made for a great ride home. The ride home may be the fastest I've ever made it back to the house, I was even in the big ring most of the way and I never use the big ring much anymore, Big Fun.
18 miles
54 deg f
1008 days left
I got an earlier start than usual since I had to have Bootsie at the Vet by 8am.
After dropping Bootsie off I went home had breakfast, did some laundry and then I was ready to get in a ride before I had to pick up Bootsie at 3:30pm.
10 miles inside
56 deg f
1008 days left
Gym Day
Moving slow this morning, but made it to the gym, had a good workout and visit.
Today is a little cooler and a little windier than yesterday, but as long as we have full sun we're fine.
I didn't ride the bike today because I wanted to take Bootsie to the Linden Town Park for a walk since she won't be able to do much walking or running for several days after her surgery tomorrow. I drop Bootsie off at 8 am and will pick her up at about 4pm, gives me a chance to get in a ride.
When Bootsie and I got back from our walk I was out in the front yard and noticed the moon
28 miles
62 deg f
1009 days left
A beautiful day for riding, full Sun, light NE wind and 62 degs F.
I got ready to ride and as I started down my driveway I got a text from Jerry wanting to ride at 2:30, I got him to move it up to 2 and then I met up with him and Roger in town.
As I got to town I ran upon a wreck that just happened, I rode over and checked with these two ladies to make sure everyone was alright, about that time a guy comes walking up and he's the other person involved, as him and the ladies start to blame each other I figured it was time for me to leave.
I went around the corner and stopped at Kims, parked outside and went in to take a break and call Jerry to adjust time. I leave the store and when I get to my bike I see my taillight on the ground by my bike and then I look at my helmet, where I had the light mounted, and I saw that the mount was melted and when I picked up the taillight it was melted and hot. A guy in a truck told me he saw it smoking when they pulled up and he couldn't figure what it was.
So, I have now been a victim of a battery igniting and burning, glad this didn't happen when I was charging it at the house.
Naturally the first thing to come to mind was "Lawsuit," get some ketchup spread on the back of my neck get some pics and find a crooked lawyer and doctor, big bucks.
Me being an honest type I decided to cancel that idea, I think, but if it had fell on my neck there would have been a problem, close call.
We had a good ride, perfect conditions, good route and a nice visit at the Truck Stop after the ride.
10 miles inside
70 deg f
1011 days left
A cloudy misty day, a good reading day.
The weather was a bit nasty for riding so I decided to take Bootsie to town for a walk, since she'll be out of action temporarily after she goes under the knife on Tuesday.
So in the early afternoon Bootsie and I headed to town and met up with the Granddaughters for a walk in the park, we also swung by the Dollar Store to pick up a pizza and some ice cream, growing kids are always hungry.
I did manage to get in 10 miles inside later in the day.
Jay McCarthy (Bora-Hansgrohe) takes the win in the "Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race," nice to see Bora take the win
For the last KM of the raceClick Here
10 miles inside
62 deg f
1012 days left
Went to the gym this morning, did my workout and left a bit early.
Today we lost the Sun as the clouds moved in and rainy weather is predicted for Saturday.
We need the rain and I wouldn't mind a day of reading, reading was what I did this afternoon, I'm really enjoying "The Feast of the Goat."
In the "Vuelta a San Juan" Argentinean champion Gonzalo Najar took the Queen stage and also the race lead.
Read about it HereThe last KM of Stage 5
In the evening I did get in 10 miles on my indoor bike while watching a Bruno Mars special on TV, Bruno turns out to be a good fit with riding inside.
Hope everyone has a good weekend.
33 miles
62 deg f
1013 days left
Made it to Marietta today.
This morning I sent a text to Jerry and Roger asking if they wanted to ride to Marietta at 11 am. Roger text back that he would see me there, Jerry was non committal until I offered to buy him a slice of pie at Mimi's then he was in.
I rode to Red Hill and met up with Jerry and Roger and we got going at 11. The first 6 miles are on hwy 995, hilly, then we turn North on 1399 and it's hilly (Marietta Rollercoaster).
The ride to Marietta went real well, little breeze on our back.
Arriving at Mimi's in Marietta
10 miles inside
60 deg f
1014 days left
Well you can't ride everyday, sometimes you've got to clean house.
I went to the gym today and then had to go by Wally World to get some groceries, then to the house.
I decided I needed to do a little house cleaning, hard to do when it's nice riding weather. I didn't do a thorough cleaning just enough to ease my conscience.
I also had to play with Bootsie, throw the rope, throw the ball, throw the stick and then rest, that dog can wear you down. Next Tuesday Bootsie will go under the knife, she's getting fixed, I can't imagine having six or eight puppies like her running around the place, a nightmare.
22 miles bluboy
50 deg f
1015 days left
Another good day on the bike, nothing like some Sun to make for some good bike riding.
Jerry called me this morning before I had eaten breakfast to see if I wanted to ride at 10am. To make a long story short, we met at the Truck Stop at 10:30.
We headed out 1841 towards Bivins, then turned left on 43, a few hundred yards then turn onto 1423 and take that thru the Boonies back to Hwy 59 then return to Linden.
I had ridden this Backroad (I capitalized it because of a certain hill, with a hill like that it deserves a capital, last bit 14 per cent) about 20 yrs prior but didn't remember much about it.
15 miles mtnbike
55 deg f
1016 days left
I had a good day to day, went to the gym this morning, little exercise and a little socializing. A front came thru last night and cooled things down a bit and today we had winds from 20 to 25 mph.
After getting home from gym and getting a bite to eat I decided I'd ride an old mtn bike route that I haven't ridden in a couple of years. I got out the mtn bike I've been piecing together and took off.
I had a great time, you can read about it and look at the pics by clicking the image below.
10 miles inside
65 deg f
1017 days left
It was a strange day, in the morning I had a couple of short rain showers with wind and clouds. I decided to take Bootsie for a walk in the Linden Town Park since she hasn't been in a few days. I also found that the Granddaughters were in town so I went to Teresa's and parked, then me and the girls went for a walk with Bootsie. It was nice having the girls along to give me a break from Bootsie dragging me thru the park.
26 miles
60 deg f
1018 days left
Got up, ate breakfast, beat the dog and then I was ready for a bike ride.
It was a nasty day with light to heavy mist and a 10 to 15 mph S wind, but it was warm at 60 deg F so not a bad day on the bike.
I took off and got down to Hwy 8 and stopped to call Jerry to see if he might be up for the ride.
Damn, for a minute I thought I had the wrong number, he started talking about mist and rain and Blah, Blah, Blah, I'm thinking is this my old buddy Jerry, Transcontinental Cyclist, Oh well, no inspiration there.
I did my 26 mile loop, Linden, Almira and Red Hill.
You can check out my ride in pictures by clicking on the image below;
12 miles inside
52 deg f
1019 days left
The weather is finally coming around, cloudy but warming up and the snow is gone.
Went to the gym this morning and thought about doing something in the afternoon, but I didn't, lazy. Hope to get in a good ride on Saturday, if it isn't raining.
William on the Rhine River in Germany completing his Round the World Adventure
The bike he rode around the world.
40 deg f
1020 days left
I guess it will warm up eventually, this morning was a tad better than yesterday but still below freezing, I'm definitely ready for some 32 + F weather.
I was wanting to take a bike ride but with snow still around and the temps at 40 F I decided to just be lazy, so I spent the day reading.
I am thankful I have the trail around my place it sure helps to be able to get out of the house and go for a walk in the woods with Bootsie, me walking, her running at full speed constantly.
It should be warming up tomorrow so hopefully all the snow will be gone by tomorrow.
gym
30 deg f
1021 days left
Woke this morning to 7 degrees F, me the dog and the cat are inside, this is getting serious, and the ground is still covered in snow.
The crazy thing is by Saturday we're looking at temps in the upper 60's so I'll be riding in regular kit, crazy, if it doesn't rain.
I went to the gym had a nice visit, a few folks missing due to the weather. I got home and it was to cold and nasty to do much outside so I spent the rest of the day reading and playing on computer.
While playing on the internet I ran across these S American handlebars, Nice.
10 miles, inside
24 deg f
1022 days left
We're having one heck of a January, but January is always our toughest weather month.
I woke this morning to 2 inches of snow and 21 deg F, not my kind of weather.
I did manage to ride 10 miles inside, I definitely don't ride outside in this kind of weather.
Bootsie and I made several trips around the trail, how in the world do dogs do it, run around in the snow all day barefoot, crazy.
So I didn't leave the house all day, no need to as I had food, I was warm and dry.
43 deg f
1024 days left
Today was what I call a wasted day, I guess you could call it a rest day. The morning started off cloudy and cold. I read and played on the internet for most of the morning, after lunch I took a nap. When I woke from my nap the sun was shining but it was to late to go for a ride so Bootsie and I went to town in the truck to visit Josie and Teresa and stop by the store for some ice cream.
When I got home I watched the Saints game, what a finish, poor Saints, it looked like one of their players was playing for the other team there at the finish, missed the receiver and took out his own man.
I'm about ready for some warmer weather, these mid 20's at night and 40's in the day are just a bit cool.
A couple of photos from my wasted day. These photos were taken in a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico, a favorite spot of mine.
25 miles
41 deg f
1024 days left
Cold start to the day at 21 deg F but the Sun came up and everything was fine.
I got out and went for a ride around 12:30, temp 41 deg, Sun and a light N wind.
I called Jerry but he had plans so I did my 25 miles loop, Linden, Red Hill and Almira.
2 miles
43 deg f
1025 days left
Yesterday turned out to be a good day even tho it started out at 21 deg f or -6 deg C.
We did have full Sun and even when it's cold it doesn't seem so bad if we have Sun.
First off I went to the Gym, got in my workout and then headed home, slow social day at the gym.
Still in the upper 30's when I got home so I decided not to ride the roads, didn't want to go thru the dressing up routine.
I took Bootsie for a walk and then of course she wanted to play, puppies always want to play.
For some reason I thought about my Mtn bike, the one I'm putting together, got it out to take a look at it.
My Mtn bike only has one break and it's not that great but she's rollin good so I decided to ride it on the trail around my place.
This turned out to be a good deal, I had a good time, got in some good exercise and I managed to wear down Bootsie, not an easy task.
Bootsie learnt the word "Go," she had to run in front, of course, and when she slowed and my front tire bumped her butt I would hollar, "Go, Go" and she would take off. I started thinking maybe I could harness her to the bike and let her pull me along, I decided against this when she saw a squirrel and took off, that would be an exciting ride.
So I got in 2 miles of singletrack, enjoyed it but remembered why I don't do much single track when I cut it a little close on that tree and bumped my shoulder, damn, that's not fun.
So I managed to have a good time, got in some riding and wore the dog down to where she didn't bug the heck out of me all evening.
17 miles
60 deg f
1026 days left
This was the best the weather we got all day, an hour and a half later it was pouring down and the front that caused this will lead to cooler temps ahead but that's alright if we have Sun.
50 deg f
1027 days left
Today was gym day and as usual had a nice workout and a good visit.
The weather has been bla, cloudy and dreary, not very inspiring. I didn't get in any outdoor miles today but did spin the pedals indoors for a bit.
Pro cycling kicks off on the 14 th at the Tour Down Under.
Tour Down UnderFive riders to watch in Tour Down Under
34 miles
46 deg f
1028 days left
It wasn't the best day for riding but I ended up having a good one.
It was a bit on the cool side at 46 deg F and cloudy but zero wind, I was lucky with the right amount of clothing and everything was good.
When I got to town I called Roger to see if he wanted to ride, he said yes so I waited for him and then we hit the road.
I ended up getting in 34 miles and it felt good.
What was also good was the Mexican Cornbread I picked up at Teresa's on the way home. I tasted it at Teresa's and it was tasty, real tasty, so I made good time getting home to where I could continue to devour more Cornbread.
17 miles
60 deg f
1026 days left
This was the best the weather we got all day, an hour and a half later it was pouring down and the front that caused this will lead to cooler temps ahead but that's alright if we have Sun.
50 deg f
1027 days left
Today was gym day and as usual had a nice workout and a good visit.
The weather has been bla, cloudy and dreary, not very inspiring. I didn't get in any outdoor miles today but did spin the pedals indoors for a bit.
Pro cycling kicks off on the 14 th at the Tour Down Under.
Tour Down UnderFive riders to watch in Tour Down Under
34 miles
46 deg f
1028 days left
It wasn't the best day for riding but I ended up having a good one.
It was a bit on the cool side at 46 deg F and cloudy but zero wind, I was lucky with the right amount of clothing and everything was good.
When I got to town I called Roger to see if he wanted to ride, he said yes so I waited for him and then we hit the road.
I ended up getting in 34 miles and it felt good.
What was also good was the Mexican Cornbread I picked up at Teresa's on the way home. I tasted it at Teresa's and it was tasty, real tasty, so I made good time getting home to where I could continue to devour more Cornbread.
5 miles inside
55 deg f
1029 days left
Monday is gym day, had a good workout and a good visit. My gym experience is important not just for the workout but for the social interaction. I also get tips on new books from a few of the members.
After gym I ran several errands on the way home so didn't get in a bike ride outdoors but did spin the pedals a bit indoors.
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5 miles inside
55 deg f
1030 days left
Today was cloudy and rain predicted for the afternoon and the wind was up a bit.
I hadn't taken Bootsie for a walk in the Linden City Park for a few days so decided we'd go for a walk. We had a nice walk, Bootsie pulling me along, strongest dog I've ever had.
The rest of the day was spent watching football and reading, Saints won.
I did ride my indoor bike for a bit to keep the legs loose.
25 miles
55 deg f
1031 days left
We had another beautiful day for riding, full Sun, 55 deg and light SE wind.
Roger called me to see if I was going to ride and we decided to meet up about 1 pm. We rode to Red Hill, Almira and Linden, a 25 mile loop.
We stopped at Kims in Linden for coffee and got to talking to two elderly ladies, before we left Roger had found that he's related to nearly everyone in town, small towns are like that.
Jerry my riding buddy from Linden went on a short tour with friends to Tucson, Arizona. It seems like they had a good tour, Jerry's supposed to be home on the 7th, then I'll get the full story.
17 miles
58 deg f
1032 days left
We had a really nice day today, full Sun and 58 degrees and light wind.
Went to the gym this moring and came home and went for a bike ride. I rode to town and back, 17 miles, I took the back road to town and the hwy back.
On the back road climbing a grade I had a deer run across the road in front of me, bout 20 foot in front of me.
17 miles
46 deg f
1032 days left
I finally got my riding year started today with a 17 mile ride to town and back. It was a brisk ride at 46 degrees but I just had to get out of the house and on the bike.
The new year got started off pretty rough with temps in the teens and a couple of days when it didn't get above freezing.
I'be been turning the crank inside but it's just not the same as cycling the roads.
I'm glad to get the holidays behind me and now it's back to regular programming .
I hope everyone has a good new year.
I'm reading a good book, "The Storyteller" by Mario Vargas Llosa, I highly recommend it.
