OK, so it’s Wednesday Thursday, but this seems like a good topic to start of 2012, right? As usual, Carole posted a lovely topic, and both sprite and Sarah posted their lists. So, here goes: 1. Read more books. I read a couple books in 2011, but I really would like to be a bit …
Activity: road cycling Location: McHenry, MD (Wisp Mountain Resort) Distance: 125.38 miles (many steep and technical climbs and descents) Duration: 8:25 (9:17 with stoppage time) Weather: overcast and cool, occasional drizzle, 59-71 degrees Climbing: 15,913′ Avg HR: 154 (max 183) Type: aerobic Last year, I rode the Diabolical Double – a.k.a. the Garrett County Gran …
In a little more than one week, hundres of road cyclists will take on Mountains of Misery, a challenging 102 or 126 mile ride through the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern Virginia. These cyclists are in for a true challenge, with 10,000 feet of climbing over the 102 mile course (13,000+ on the double metric, …
4,873 miles on two wheels. That’s my mileage total for 2010. That’s 30 fewer miles than in 2009, 249 fewer than 2008. And I’m not unhappy with that. After two marathon years that made sprite lament my time away from her (let’s face it: long distance rides take time, and most of the better long …
I love Sarah’s new idea for Wednesday posts: going back through the mists to time to find old photos and the memories associated with them. And naturally, this post features me and a bike. But not a road bike (I didn’t own a proper road bike until 2002). Nope, these were the days when I …
Activity: road cycling Location: Barnesville, MD Distance: 38.75 miles (rolling hills) Duration: 1:54 Weather: very hot and sticky, 95-105°F Climbing: 2,025′ Avg HR: 158 (max 188) Type: aerobic As my token tip ‘o’ the hat to bike racing in 2010, I returned to the Giro di Coppi, a race I last competed in back in …
Activity: road cycling Location: McHenry, MD (Wisp Mountain Resort) Distance: 125.88 miles (many steep and technical climbs and descents) Duration: 9:21 (11:23 with stoppage time) Weather: cool start, warm-to-hot from there, 59-92 degrees Climbing: 15,500′ Avg HR: 158 (max 189) Type: aerobic This ride proves that there is always something more difficult to do on …
Must be the heart of cycling season, because the insanity is stepping up a notch. This weekend I’m taking on the “Diabolical Double” at the Garrett County Gran Fondo. It’s a tough course: 125 miles with almost 16,000 feet of climbing, most of it in short burts of 12-16% grade. It’s insane, and should be …
Activity: road cycling Location: Newport, VA Distance: 102.7 (rolling with two long, steep climbs) Duration: 6:21 (6:43 with stoppage time) Weather: warm and humid, foggy/misty in the morning, 70-86 degrees Climbing: 10,000′ Avg HR: 149 (max 187) Type: aerobic It’s been a while since I’ve written up a ride, so I figure writing this epic …
Back in Utah this week, partly for a visit to my mom, partly for a reunion-cum-retirement-party for my ski coach and mentor, Olle Larsson. This weekend will be the fun time – skiing, hanging out with old friends, getting to spend some time in Park City – but right now it’s the tug-of-war that is …
