11/16/2012
It appears winter is getting closer with the mornings in the mid thirties and I see my breath as I ride. A little cooler than I would like for the ride in to work but it is refreshing. I am still trying to get used to riding home in the dark as it makes visibility a little more challenging and important in traffic.After a few weeks it will be the new normal and I will forget about those nice 80degree days of last week.
Paul
Friday, November 16, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Time change on the bike
11/05/12
On the eve of election day I find myself in the dark. No, not because of the election choices (I early voted already). It is the time change. Once again the mornings are bright and cheery but the ride home in the dark makes it seem much later than it is. It is a little more challenging but never the less I still enjoy riding to work whenever I can. Tonight it was dark and the north wind was coming in to bring a cooler morning. But biking is good no matter what.
Ride on!
Paul
On the eve of election day I find myself in the dark. No, not because of the election choices (I early voted already). It is the time change. Once again the mornings are bright and cheery but the ride home in the dark makes it seem much later than it is. It is a little more challenging but never the less I still enjoy riding to work whenever I can. Tonight it was dark and the north wind was coming in to bring a cooler morning. But biking is good no matter what.
Ride on!
Paul
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Eleven Days of Commuting...
10/06/2012
Last weekend was that time of the year again. It was time for me to ride bike with two of my brothers that also do a lot of cycling. And a lot of cycling is what we did! We started in Auburn, CA and ended up in Hayward, CA (in one day!). It was 155miles of riding and the part of me that connects with the saddle agreed that it was a lot of riding for one day. It was, in fact, 11 days of my usual work commute (to work AND back). Yes, I enjoyed the whole ride even though some parts of me were sore. No bike ride can be bad when spent with family. I look forward to next year's adventure.
Paul
Last weekend was that time of the year again. It was time for me to ride bike with two of my brothers that also do a lot of cycling. And a lot of cycling is what we did! We started in Auburn, CA and ended up in Hayward, CA (in one day!). It was 155miles of riding and the part of me that connects with the saddle agreed that it was a lot of riding for one day. It was, in fact, 11 days of my usual work commute (to work AND back). Yes, I enjoyed the whole ride even though some parts of me were sore. No bike ride can be bad when spent with family. I look forward to next year's adventure.
Paul
Saturday, September 15, 2012
A road race completed at last!
09/15/2012
I finally completed my first road race! It was very different than the crit racing but still had it's own excitement. I got very lucky as a crash happened up ahead and I was able to veer left, bounce off some guys on the right and left, lose one clip, but still stay up and continue on. About ten of the guys were not that lucky.
Then on the sprint in to the finish my front tire rubbed the wheel ahead but I stayed upright. At that point I decided not to go all crazy and just tried to hang in there. Did not place but it was a good day as I made it to the finish. Three of our Crest / RBM team took top 10 (61miles at a 23.4mph pace - was nice and much cooler than usual due to recent rain).
Paul
I finally completed my first road race! It was very different than the crit racing but still had it's own excitement. I got very lucky as a crash happened up ahead and I was able to veer left, bounce off some guys on the right and left, lose one clip, but still stay up and continue on. About ten of the guys were not that lucky.
Then on the sprint in to the finish my front tire rubbed the wheel ahead but I stayed upright. At that point I decided not to go all crazy and just tried to hang in there. Did not place but it was a good day as I made it to the finish. Three of our Crest / RBM team took top 10 (61miles at a 23.4mph pace - was nice and much cooler than usual due to recent rain).
Paul
Dentist Visit
09/13/2012
What does the dentist have to do with cycling? Well, since the temperatures were finally cooler, I decided to ride my bike to the dentist (early appointment before work). It was a nice change to the commute. It is darker earlier so I needed my light on the way in but not as many cars were out early. A nice day when you can do more on the bike.
Paul
What does the dentist have to do with cycling? Well, since the temperatures were finally cooler, I decided to ride my bike to the dentist (early appointment before work). It was a nice change to the commute. It is darker earlier so I needed my light on the way in but not as many cars were out early. A nice day when you can do more on the bike.
Paul
Monday, September 10, 2012
The best riding temperature
09/10/2012
Well, the ride to work today was very nice - about 65 degrees. That was 40deg cooler than the ride home from work Friday evening. Wow, what a change. And although it started cool, by the time I got to work I was still sweating (athough definitiely not as much as Friday afternoon!!).
Even though it was a big change from Friday, the temperature really doesn't matter. I like to ride no matter what!
Paul
Well, the ride to work today was very nice - about 65 degrees. That was 40deg cooler than the ride home from work Friday evening. Wow, what a change. And although it started cool, by the time I got to work I was still sweating (athough definitiely not as much as Friday afternoon!!).
Even though it was a big change from Friday, the temperature really doesn't matter. I like to ride no matter what!
Paul
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Finally....
09/08/2012
Although I enjoy commuting and cycling in Allen, I also enjoy rides that take me further than the city limits. Today was the perfect day to stretch out my ride. With the 20deg cooler temps (85deg today versus 105 yesterday) it felt refreshing out there. Of course that stiff north wind was truly a force to contend with. As I started to add on the miles through Allen, McKinney, Frisco and the ride with Bike Mart, I was thinking in the back of my mind that this may be the day to hit a hundred miles.
I left that thought simmering and tried not to focus on it. I was just out there to ride. I slowly entered and left Lewisville and worked my way back home (backtrack through Plano, Frisco McKinney). I took a long route and hit into the north wind so I could come home with it.. It was very nice and I finally got my 102miles in. This was my first century since I rode the 100miles in the HHH back in 2008 with two of my brothers.
It felt good (after I was done!) and I feel ready to do more in a few weeks. What a difference 20degrees makes!
Ride on!
Paul
Although I enjoy commuting and cycling in Allen, I also enjoy rides that take me further than the city limits. Today was the perfect day to stretch out my ride. With the 20deg cooler temps (85deg today versus 105 yesterday) it felt refreshing out there. Of course that stiff north wind was truly a force to contend with. As I started to add on the miles through Allen, McKinney, Frisco and the ride with Bike Mart, I was thinking in the back of my mind that this may be the day to hit a hundred miles.
I left that thought simmering and tried not to focus on it. I was just out there to ride. I slowly entered and left Lewisville and worked my way back home (backtrack through Plano, Frisco McKinney). I took a long route and hit into the north wind so I could come home with it.. It was very nice and I finally got my 102miles in. This was my first century since I rode the 100miles in the HHH back in 2008 with two of my brothers.
It felt good (after I was done!) and I feel ready to do more in a few weeks. What a difference 20degrees makes!
Ride on!
Paul
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