Life seems to be on fast-forward since returning from Utah, so here’s some catch-up on bike-related things. I’ve been riding a lot in preparation for some big summer rides, and it’s been quite enjoyable. I didn’t ride much in March, thanks to the Utah trip taking up the lion’s share of the month. Not counting …
Two months down in 2013, and 803 miles under the bicycle wheels. Typically, but March 1st, I only have 400 to 500 miles, so this year is starting out quite strong. Last weekend, I rode the earliest century I’ve ever done, from Georgetown to Sugarloaf Mountain and back. I rode with a group of local …
So Carole does another non-knitting “Ten on Tuesday,” and I’m compelled to join in. The subject: 10 goals for the summer. I think you can guess where my goals will be…. Get back in prime cycling shape. This goal is vexing me right now: I’m back on the bike, essentially cleared to ride anything (though …
I am realizing, through the recovery from my injury, that I’m a bit of a busybody. And it’s never more apparent than during the weekend. My mind wants to be outside, riding the bike, skiing, hiking or doing something very active. When the weather conspires to deliver unseasonably pleasant temperatures wit low humidity and plentiful …
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 …
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 …
Long day at work: spent all day outside, working the second day of my office’s electronics recycling program. Over the two days of the collection drive, we recycled over two tons of electronic goods – and I lifted and/or moved over half of that stuff, it seems. I rode my bike to work, as I …
This winter has been a real winter in the District of Columbia. Rather than overreacting to the chance of an inch or two of snow, this winter has packed two storms that have dumped a grand total of 40 inches at The Burrow. Other, smaller storms have dumped an additional 7 or so inches, making …
Okay, so I’ve been slacking off here. It shows, doesn’t it? Rest assured, I’ve been active. So what have I done since… August 13?!?! Okay, let’s start with August 1, why don’t we? Riding: On August 1, I rode the Mountain Mama Road Bike Challenge out of Monterey, VA. The drive down there the night …
