Ride 2010-78: Feeling Like An Old Man
After yesterday's return to riding following a brief hiatus, my body decided that cycling two days in a row was not a good idea and staged a formal protest. This highlighted that I can no longer expect the easy recovery I once enjoyed in my youth.
Rides 2010-60/61: Leadville 100
While heading along a bike path near Wayzata, I spotted a rider on a mountain bike wearing a Leadville Trail 100 jersey. A quick exchange indicated that he was on his last stages of training before heading out to Colorado for the 2010 version of the ride.
Rides 2010-53/54: Amber Waves Of Grain
Riding including several passes along wheat fields - now showing off their golden color as they have turned just in time for a harvest.
Rides 2010-33-36:Everybody Was Kungfu Fighting
Although I haven’t been quick to update the blog, I have been putting in the base miles this past week and into the weekend. Four rides in total to include: Monday May 31 – Memorial Day ride for an extended 34 miles Friday June 4 – basic 20 mile loop through typical Medina roads Sunday...
Rides 2010-30/31: Triathlons are the New Jazzercise
After all the various forms of tinkering with the bike and purchasing the supporting clothing options earlier in this spring, I have now moved into a stage of just riding with little thought or preparation. The New Steed™ simply hangs from the rafters in my garage and I only lift it down, put some air...
