Ride updates

I have been out on four rides since my last post.

19 miles, 26 miles, 18 miles and 20 miles.

Last night's 20 miler was brutal for some reason. I was at Haines Point riding in the big group. I rode a few laps on my own then joined the group for three. It was everything I had to stay with the group. Either they were going faster than they usually do (possible because I joined them 35 minutes later than usual and they speed up each lap) or I am not in good enough shape.

Odometer: 474

I also got to ride with my new jersey...been wanting a white jersey for a while and it came in the mail 2 days ago:

Wet ride

I set out to ride last night after 3 solid days of rain. When I got down to Haines Point I discovered the whole place was flooded from the overflowing Potomac. Needless to say, my ride was cut short.

13 miles.

Rainy ride

Last night at Haines the road was still wet from the rain. Not many folks were out there. That fact combined with the after-rainfall stillness made it very quiet and calm. Nice riding...

15 miles

Wednesday ride

25 miles at Haines last night.

Ride updates

A few entries since the last post...on Friday I stole away for 15 miles at lunch. On Sunday I could only muster 15 as well because it was so terribly windy.

Today I was able to ride down to Old Town and back for an even 20 miles.

That makes 338 miles on the year so far. Nothing special, but way better than this time last year.

Thursday ride

I rode 26 miles yesterday, most of them down at Haines Point. The laps were at a fast pace as I rode a few with the big group and then two with Tom. Feeling it a little today...

Not bad for the Brownies

Considering they did not have a draft pick on the first day, I would say this was a better than expected draft.

Lunchtime ride

I was able to get 15 miles in at lunch today. My computer is still broken and it is really starting to annoy me not having stats. Next week I am buying a new one.

Lunchtime ride

I was able to get 15 miles in at lunch today. My computer is still broken and it is really starting to annoy me not having stats. Next week I am buying a new one.

Wednesday Ride

A cranked out 28 miles last night. Half of those miles I did with a local racing club. It was nice to ride with those guys because they pushed me harder than I usually push myself.

The weather is getting warmer...finally.

Tuesday Ride

24 miles down at a windy Haines Point.

Riding again

Over the last couple weeks I went on three rides. One for 34 miles, the next for 24 and then on Saturday a short 15 miler. My odometer is still broken, so I am going by memory on the rides.

Cathedral Ride

I went out this afternoon for a short 14 miler. The highlight of the ride was climbing the hill on the way up to the National Cathedral. It's a good 2.5 mile hill that gets you breathing heavy by the top. Of course, getting to catch your breath at the foot of the cathedral is a treat no matter how many times you do it.

My computer is still dead, so no stats.

Lunchtime ride

I stole away today for 15 miles at lunch. I have no stats because my bike's computer died three miles in. That sucks because now I have to go buy a new one. WISH LIST!

Cage Match

Pippin and Spencer (Liz's sisters' puppy) duking it out.

I think I may actually ride this year

After a lackluster 2007 (only 800 miles) it is time to get back on the bike. I probably won't come close to my 2006 mark (we have a busy, busy summer planned), but I would like to double my 2007 mark.

So far this January I have been out on three rides: 33 miles on New Years day, 17 miles the day after and then 22 miles two days ago.

I even went out for a brief two mile ride yesterday in which Pippin pulled me on the bike the whole way. The little furball was actually strong enough to pull me the whole time. I was quite impressed. He was wiped out afterward though.



I am going to try to keep this blog more updated with posts about rides, Pippin, trips, whiskey of the single malt variety and maybe an occasional political post.

Vineyard Vacation

(This is the beach we are staying on...and that is Pippin wandering about)

We have been on Martha's Vineyard for four days, and I have been out on a ride every day. The terrain is gentle rolling hills along beach roads. It is gorgeous.

The temps have not topped 75 degrees all week. So far I have logged 75 miles.

Here are a few pics of some of our rides:


Me


Me...and Liz


Liz and Dad

Not much riding, but some beach time

I haven't been riding a lot. I am only at around 300 miles for the year, and most of those are weekend warrior miles.

This weekend there was no ride because we went up to Cape May New Jersey for some rest and relaxation.

It was a beautiful weekend and we got to take Pippin to the beach for the first time. Above is a pic of him running with Liz and then me dunking him in the ocean for the first time ever below.

Sunday Ride

I went on a great ride this Sunday which should help me get back in the saddle on a more regular basis. Tom posted the ride stats over at his blog and I posted the route below.

Back in the saddle

Spring is finally here and it is time for me to start riding again. From January 1st through today, I have only managed to ride 125 miles. The time off has been nice, but as the days are getting longer and the temps are rising, I am finally feeling like riding more.

Liz and I rode 20.5 miles today. Most of it was doing laps down at Haines Point with a friend.