Ride #119: Frozen cyclist, -- AND 5000 miles! --

I haven't been moving my cycling stats into my database for the last couple of months. I'm back-filling it all now, to find out what my mileage looks like. I've only ridden twice in December: once on the first, and again on this past Saturday. Might go out again today. Short rides now, just 25 miles or less.

I need an egg warmer, my head was really cold on Saturday. If I ride today, I'm going to pick up an under-the-helmet hood to keep the wind off my noggin. Should wear three pair of socks, too. Wearing only two on Saturday was a mistake, I thought my toes were going to fall off.

Update: now that I've caught up on all of my stats, I see this ride put me over 5,000 miles for the year! That's my third and final goal for the year (lowest weight since I started tracking it a few years ago, 100+ rides, and 5000+ miles).

Stats: 25.06 miles (40.34 km) in 1h 18' 46" for an average speed of 19.08 mph (30.73 kph).

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RE: Ride #??: Frozen cyclist.

On 12/19/05, Scott said:

>What was the temp when you rode?

About 40. I'm such a wuss. ;-)

>Have you tried those neoprene booties?  They stop the wind, which
>helps a lot.  I have a PI balaclava that is outstanding in cold
>weather.

I need to buy some, I know. They'd make a big difference. A heavier riding jacket would help, too. I'm really not equipped for winter riding.

>I rode yesterday, but it was hard starting out after riding in
>mid-seventies in Tucson a couple weeks ago.

Oh yeah, your big century! How did it go?

Seth

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RE: Ride #??: Frozen cyclist.

On 12/19/05, Scott said:

>Perfect.

Great!

>My leg was 66 miles.  With two stops, we did it in 05:02 for ave. 13.3

Uhh...

>But riding time was 04:30 and ave. 15.3.

Oh that's better. :-)

>There were 4,800 riders. It was much like the PMC with well-wishers
>along the way, bikers to chat with, etc.  The food had no comparison
>to the PMC, though.

The PMC's food doesn't compare to the PMC's food. Sound odd? As you get more used to the event, you find that the food isn't as super-fantastic as it seems the first couple of years.

Is there any way to say that without it sounding like a complaint? It's not a complaint. I like the food at the PMC, and I love the volunteers who cook it for the tired riders. I've just noticed that every year it seems a little less like I'm actually eating at Legal Seafoods, and more like I'm eating good cookout food at what feels like the world's busiest cookout.

Seth

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5,000 Miles, 119 Rides (so far)

Saturday's ride put me at 5,009 miles. Yes!!

I'm riding again today, and will pick up the egg warmer. If I have some money later in the week I'll get some sort of wind-shell for my feet, too. (I hate saying "booties." That's just wrong. Booties and tights!?)

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RE: 5,000 Miles, 119 Rides (so far)

On 12/19/05, Steve Davis - Office said:

>Congratulations.

Thank you.

>5,000 miles is quite an accomplishment.  I'm not sure I'm going to
>catch you, but I've definately got you beat with more hours in the
>saddle ;-)

I believe you've done 5,000 miles every year for quite awhile now. Right?

Four days ago you said that you only need 130 miles. Five or six rides, right? By now you're probably down to 100 or 110 miles, and you still have 11 days left this month. No problem. (That doesn't mean you'll catch me, since I'm still riding, but you should hit your mark.)

And I think most of those 'extra hours' you put in were all on October 27th, when we rode our last (for this year) century "together". ;-)

Seth

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RE: 5,000 Miles, 119 Rides (so far)

On 12/19/05, Steve Davis - Office said:

>> And I think most of those 'extra hours' you put in were all on
>> October 27th, when we rode our last (for this year) century
>> "together". ;-)
>
>I kept waiting for you to post a ride report, or at least the photos I
>sent you.  You always capture your rides so well in your write-ups so
>I was disappointed when it never materialized...  Maybe some snowy
>winter day you'll surprise me?

I'm sorry!! You're right, I should have written about it ages ago. Funny thing is, I do remember writing about that ride, from beginning to end. I wonder if I wrote it but never posted it, or just dreamed it all.

Maybe one day soon...

Seth

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RE: Ride #119: Frozen cyclist, -- AND 5000 miles! --

On 12/19/05, Levi Pearson said:

>Congrats on the 5000 miles!  That's quite an accomplishment.  One of
>these years, I'm going to break 1000, myself. ;)

Will that be the same year that you post to your site more than three times?

};->

Seth

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RE: Ride #119: Frozen cyclist, -- AND 5000 miles! --

On 12/20/05, Levi Pearson said:

>Hmm, I'm not sure if I'll have time to do both!  Actually, I've been
>posting with a little more frequency, but it's been to my programming
>blog.

For everybody else's reference, I believe Levi is referring to "Levi's Lisp Blog".

Seth

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