Ride 2010-20: Wet, Squishy Worms
I chose to stay home Friday from work to accomplish a few chores around the house that needed a typical weekday for completion. Although the weather was a little rough (sporadic showers throughout the day) it didn’t scare me away from getting on the bike and logging some needed miles for the week. Before the...
Ride 2010-19: Extended Recovery Loop
Before I get started on this update – I need to make a simple statement. In re-reading my summary of the Minnesota Ironman ride, I was a little harsh on many of the other riders and may have come across as being snobby (ala BikeSnobNYC?). Please note, the criticism is only due to a true...
Ride 2010-17/18: Minnesota Ironman
As I write this post, I find it a little hard to even lift my fingers to type. My whole body is feeling the affects of a big ride on Sunday – which included the 65 mile version of the Minnesota Ironman ride out of Lakeville, MN. The weekend riding didn’t start there, as I...
Ride 2010-16: Lakes Like Glass
Under normal circumstances, Tuesday should have been a rest day for me. I’ve had a fairly steady amount of riding in the last three days, averaging close to 25 miles per ride. It’s been enough to build some needed stamina, but also put my legs into a situation where recovery is the best option for...
Ride 2010-15: Lonely Mondays
Before I get into details about Monday’s ride, I ask a small favor of you. If you should ever see me with a bag of potato chips, please remind me of Monday April 19th 2010. That’s all I will need to put them down and never eat another chip again. Sunday’s ride was a good...
