I realize I’ve been remiss in summing up my 2012 in any meaningful way (happy new year, by the way!). It’s not that I’ve had nothing to say, but I just haven’t been in the right place (with a computer with a full keyboard – no offense, WordPress iOS app, but thumb typing posts is …
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 …
It’s been 74 days since my adductor/glute injury, and things are progressing well, albeit slowly. Four weeks ago, I was cleared to ride a bike indoors, and I’ve done a few indoor trainer sessions – not thrilling, but useful, as I’ve been able to work on weak points in my pedaling mechanics. Three weeks ago, …
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: 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 …
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 …
Activity: road cycling Location: Dupont Circle > Glen Echo, MD > Seneca, MD > Dupont Circle Distance: 49.3 mi. (flat to rolling) Duration: 2:54 Weather: sunny and mild, northwest wind, 45-50 degrees Climbing: 3,500′ Avg HR: 149 (max 187) Type: aerobic Given Monday’s holiday and the lovely, bluebird weather, it seemed like a great opportunity …
Activity: road cycling Location: The Plains, VA > Marshall > Upperville > Airmont > The Plains Distance: 64.5 mi. (rolling) Duration: 3:28 Weather: partly cloudy and mild, 44-50 degrees Climbing: 4,000′ Avg HR: 152 (max 186) Type: aerobic The PPTC “Mild-Mannered Meander” ride was one of those rides that was lengthened out of practical necessity. …
Activity: road cycling Location: Bowie, MD > Deale, MD > Bowie Distance: 38.4 mi. (flat to rolling) Duration: 2:14 Weather: sunny and cold, northwest wind, 24-29 degrees Climbing: 2,200′ Avg HR: 150 (max 180) Type: aerobic I’ve been taking time off the bike a lot in the past 6 weeks. A lot of it was …
