I turn 40 today. Frankly, it’s not a birthday that’s weighing on me like my 30th did – it’s just another day to me, this time around. But a lot has happened to me over the past decade, and since I’m feeling a bit put out by other things in life right now, I figured …
Activity: road cycling (special event) Location: Lenoir, NC > Linville, NC > Grandfather Mountain, NC Distance: 101.4 miles (very hilly over the last 50 miles) Duration: 5:48 (5:46 rolling time – data here) Weather: cool, damp, foggy, rainy, 59-68 degrees Climbing: 8,590′ Avg HR: 151 (max 178) Type: aerobic Given my injury earlier in the …
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 …
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 …
I promised pictures and text. Text will come soon, but click here to see some pictures from the adventure in Iceland!
A quick update from Reykjavik: Our trip has been a lot of fun! Upon arrival, we visited the Blue Lagoon. The water was lovely, even though we dealt with gale force winds that created mild surf conditions in the pools. We then took the bus to Reykjavik, where we checked into our hotel (the Hilton …
Arrived in Iceland a little over an hour ago. Flight was OK, though the seats had minimal padding and the cabin was unusually warm, so it wasn’t the most comfortable experience. Still: we are in ICELAND! Sitting at a café at Keflavík Airport while we wait for our bus to the Blue Lagoon – best …
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 …
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 …
