Monthly Archives: June 2011

CCRT – 26 miles

Took bikes to Dennis to ride the rail trail. By the time we got there and got on our bikes, it was time for lunch. We rode over to Harwich and stopped at Andale’s. We started with chips & salsa … Continue reading

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My new specialty – Crashing

Went riding again this afternoon with a friend. We hit a few hills but the primary goal was to just get out there and ride and get some more miles in. The ride went well … we got in a … Continue reading

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A day off … at the lake

Decided I needed a day off today … my legs were starting to feel a little beat up … so I decided to take a short ride down to Lake Rico at the park … bring my lunch, a book, … Continue reading

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First road ride with a group … survived with no incidences!

I almost always ride alone or with one other person, but today decided it was time to try a group ride on my road bike … of course I pick a day that the roads are wet (never ridden on … Continue reading

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Finally made it up a new hill …

Yesterday, I rode in the early afternoon with my friend and team mate from Endurance Fitness Systems. She has never really mountain biked before and didn’t like downhills so I tried to find the easiest and flattest route. Didn’t want … Continue reading

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Ouch …

Met Marcy as usual for our Monday ride. A friend joined us for part. It was a fun and uneventful ride except when Marcy’s water bottle cage fell off … but that was minor. We did 7 miles with an … Continue reading

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25 mile Sunday road ride in Falmouth

Decided to do something a little different this morning and took my bike down to the rail trail in Falmouth (Shining Sea Path) for a ride along the coast. Stayed on the bike path for a little while but it … Continue reading

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Riding Solo Today – 10 mile loop

No Marcy today … so I decided to set a baseline time for my 10 mile loop … which I hope to improve on in upcoming rides. Have tentative plans to do 5x 10 mile loop at Freetown on Tuesday. … Continue reading

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10 miles of trail Wednesday & Thursday doesn’t count

Marcy and I rode 10 miles on Wednesday. We have been sticking to the easy trails. We averaged between 7-8mph for most of the ride … have to figure out how to put a little “fire” under Marcy’s butt! She … Continue reading

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Interesting Happenings at the Park

Met Marcy as usual … and we were chatting as usual before the ride … ran into the guy who’s photo I took the day before and another guy riding with his dog.  I’ve gotten friendlier in my old age … Continue reading

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