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two wheels go far - as do legs powering them
183 miles.
That was my total mileage on the bike for this past weekend.
Two rides contributed to the total: a century I led from here in DC, and a more rural ride that originated about 20 miles from home. The riding was quality stuff: not particularly fast, but good mileage to prepare for the big [...]
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that’ll be $1 (plus material fees)
My long Fourth of July weekend is over. During the weekend I went on to great rides, saw some great fireworks, and otherwise woke up early all three days (what was I thinking?) to check the weather.
Friday’s ride was a lovely, 68 mile loop out of Damascus, MD. The weather looked ominous, with [...]
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ketchup? no - catch up
Time for the weekly “oh-my-god-he-hasn’t-written-a-damn-thing-since-his-photo-post” chime in on all things that have happened since last week.
Hooray?
Hooray!
Last Friday, I went to see the Nats host the Texas Rangers (a.k.a. the Washington Senators, who last visited this fair city in 1971, when they were moved to Arlington, TX) in an interleague battle royale. I [...]
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workout log: 25 may 2008
Activity: road cycling
Location: Newport, VA (Mountains Of Misery)
Distance: 101.8 miles
Duration: 6:09
Weather: sunny and lovely, 50-73 degrees
Avg HR: 155 (max 188)
Type: aerobic
My first trip to Mountains Of Misery certainly won’t be my last! It is a wonderful ride, with gorgeous scenery and an epic, mountaintop finish that’s reminiscent of the grand tours of cycling.
Of course, [...]
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workout log: 6 may 2008
Activity: road cycling
Location: Mitchell Park > Avenel > Mitchell Park
Distance: 27.1 miles
Duration: 1:29
Weather: sunny and lovely, 75-78 degrees
Avg HR: 150 (max 191)
Type: aerobic
PPTC “Downtown Breakaway” ride, Mountain Gate route. The ride seemed easier than last week, though the pace was faster. The high max HR came while climbing Mountain Gate Road, which I [...]
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workout log: 4 may 2008
Activity: road cycling
Location: Nokesville > Goldvein > Nokesville, VA
Distance: 51.0 miles
Duration: 2:25
Weather: sunny with a steady NW wind, 65-70 degrees
Avg HR: 150 (max 185)
Type: aerobic
PPTC Nokesville Picnic Ride. Rode strong - it helps that I wasn’t riding yesterday, so my legs were fresher than most in the group. Did well in the sprints, [...]
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