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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

I managed to get in a 22-miler last night, it...

I managed to get in a 22-miler last night, it felt good. Like someone else said earlier, the wind seemed to self-adjust to be in my face most of the time. I started the ride going west, then south....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

Tuesday night: With my daughter, didn't ride. ...

Tuesday night: With my daughter, didn't ride.
Yesterday: Spent 5 hours driving taking my mom to an appointment. (she's got Alzheimer's) Missed the weekly club ride I usually lead. Time to repay all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

Short Answer: 15 miles yesterday. Long...

Short Answer: 15 miles yesterday.

Long Answer: I went to the club ride last night, rain was forecast, but not serious. Only 5 of us showed up. One bailed immediately, as he forgot his floor pump...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

Saturday: I did the Hungry Bear 100 gravel race....

Saturday: I did the Hungry Bear 100 gravel race. (though I wasn't racing) That was 60 miles, and I added in a few more at the end to round up to the metric century to get my May Gran Fondo in Strava....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

Yesterday was a rest day. Today, I will have 4...

Yesterday was a rest day.
Today, I will have 4 miles on the eBike commuting.
Then, I will pack the car and drive up to the northwoods for the Hungry Bear gravel race:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

Nice job! I chalk it up to the endurance...

Nice job!

I chalk it up to the endurance you've built up over all the road rides, including a lot of climbing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

Here are yesterday's rides, for those...

Here are yesterday's rides, for those interested:https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1173x309/2024_05_08_rides_32e0b75fd63d1dde3d6f72d77f46c6f6d6237692.png
Riding 7.75 miles each...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

Today so far: 4 miles commuting on the...

Today so far:

4 miles commuting on the eBike, Zone 1
10 miles downtown and back on the eBike, Zone 2

Later this evening, I'll lead my club's Wednesday night ride from the gravel bike, which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

25 miles for me as well

https://strava.app.link/CjrFcYahqJb

It was thunderstorming on and off all day today. When I left work, it was just finishing and then the sun came out and it was beautiful for a few hours until...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

Whoa, careful there. I can maybe understand it...

Whoa, careful there. I can maybe understand it replacing the Domane, if it's as comfortable, but I doubt it will be as fast or light as the Emonda.
If it were me, I would miss having a light,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

Dudes, I think it's time to close this thread and...

Dudes, I think it's time to close this thread and start a new one?

I see page numbers going up, but clicking them takes us back to pg. 249, which keeps getting longer and longer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

Yesterday, I got about 27.2 miles. GPS issues...

Yesterday, I got about 27.2 miles. GPS issues lost me a couple miles at the beginning: https://www.strava.com/activities/11349277593
We had one new member join who is an out-of-practice cyclist. He...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

I rode with the bike club last night and we (the...

I rode with the bike club last night and we (the moderate pace group) took a new guy under our wings. He plans to join us Wednesday for the slower ride that I'll lead.

27.31 miles
15.6 mph avg....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

The forecasted rain wound up coming in 2.5 hours...

The forecasted rain wound up coming in 2.5 hours earlier than it should've on Friday, so I got showered and striped on the return commute. It was warm enough out and a short 2 mile commute, so a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

I think our club is going to move the fast ride...

I think our club is going to move the fast ride or change the route without making it public knowledge. If we start and finish at the same place but change the route, when the "fast guys" ride off...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

Wednesday, I led my first regular Wednesday ride...

Wednesday, I led my first regular Wednesday ride for my club. Unfortunately, they also scheduled a short-notice club meeting for the same time across town to discuss what to do about some "outlaw...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

Saturday: 64.24 miles; got my Strava Club Gran...

Saturday: 64.24 miles; got my Strava Club Gran Fondo (100 km ride) for April.
Yesterday: 24.48 miles on the Monday club ride
14 miles worth of miscellaneous local eBike rides for commuting and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

I took your advice and did my route research at...

I took your advice and did my route research at home by looking through my Garmin Connect routes and sending the candidates to my GPS. I really wasn't feeling the ride.

I took the gravel bike in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

I'm 47 and I like 50s. I can wear leggings and...

I'm 47 and I like 50s. I can wear leggings and long sleeved jerseys against the sun without being too hot even at full steam. Maybe a wind vest rolled up in a back jersey pocket in case it drops a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

It was pouring this morning when I had to...

It was pouring this morning when I had to commute, so I took the cage to work. :-(

However, I am planning to scout the route for my club's inaugural Wednesday Night Ride. (20-30 miles) Gonna be a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

I did 26.6 miles yesterday after work. It was a...

I did 26.6 miles yesterday after work. It was a nice warm evening, but WINDY....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

a. You'll be fully recovered and ready for...

a.

You'll be fully recovered and ready for your next challenge. (I suppose t hat's why you're taking a week off? ...or are you going on a vacation where there will be no cycling?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

I snuck in a 22-miler after work, just before...

I snuck in a 22-miler after work, just before dark yesterday.

Here's the skinny....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

I rode 26 miles on Saturday with the local Coffee...

I rode 26 miles on Saturday with the local Coffee Riders group. We meet at one coffee shop, leaving at 8 AM, riding to another coffee shop 12 miles away, then having breakfast and chatting for an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

27 miles yesterday

Another 25 or so tomorrow. Maybe 40 or so Friday night, but I
if not then 40-60 Saturday morning.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-23, 11:07 PM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

Just the four mile commute today, and on the...

Just the four mile commute today, and on the eBike at that; I don’t like arriving sweaty.

probably the same tomorrow, then my clubs annual ride Saturday. I’ll do just the 26 miler, as I need some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6,404
Views: 595,626
Posted By Smaug1

66.1 miles

My longest ride to date. Second ride on the new Domane.

It was about 16 miles too long.
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