Bike Log

marcski · Nov 17, 2006, 12:12 PM

Ahh, I'm jealous Quattro....as I sit back in my office now eating lunch...it is gorgeous outside. (well, for biking in the spring and summer...not so much for the week ski season is supposed to start!).

SKIQUATTRO · Nov 17, 2006, 12:33 PM

really was nice, all thru Oyster Bay (out Shore Road with OB Harbor on my right into Bayville, thru Lattingtown, Mattinicock, Mill Neck.......

marcski · Nov 21, 2006, 9:41 PM

Got out on sunday for about 2 hours in the woods.

Had a great ride this morning. Was out in the woods at about 6:50, was 29 degrees when I started. I was sweating within 10...unzipped and removed the beanie from under the helmet. Then, to top off a good ride, I was the first person to navigate this new section of ladders that we put down to cover an area that has recently been submerged in water. Very fulfilling...especially after having worked on making the section and then attempting it a few times on sunday to no avail.

Heading out there again tomorrow morning at 7, same bat time, same bat channel.

bruno · Nov 25, 2006, 7:37 AM

regular 23 mile commute. aiight!!!!??

SKIQUATTRO · Nov 27, 2006, 7:49 AM

6MI MTN bike ride sunday morning, just wasnt feeling it, great to be out there, but couldnt wait to get off my bike...banged though the loop at StillWell Woods in Syosset, NY....fairly technical, rocks, roots, sand, hardpack, the place never gives you a spot to rest and get your breath back, alot of up and down.....

marcski · Nov 27, 2006, 10:27 AM

Rode Friday morning for about 40 minutes before I face planted. I still don't know what happened, I had just finished negotiating a techy downhill section and was on a smooth flat downhill. I had some speed, and then all of a sudden my front wheel was totally horizontal and i'm flying over the bars, landing on the left side of my face. A bit scraped...but I was fearing my neck would be super stiff on sat. But it wasn't too bad. I was out there yesterday had a great 2 hour ride in the woods. And, had a 70 min ride in the woods this morning at 7:00 a.m..

I did do some damage to the bike though....extent still unknown...will update.

cbcbd · Nov 27, 2006, 10:56 AM

Damn, marcski, you're pretty motivated - 7am? I'd barely wake up that early for sex.

Went on a mtb ride yesterday for around 6mi. Went up Alander Mtn in the southern Taconics and then down the same trail. It's really mostly a hiking trail but bikes are not prohibited, I did see some other tracks down low, and locals said it was an ok'd practice. Towards the top I was walking the bike through most of the stuff and almost gave up a couple times just waiting to get to the DH part of the day... but I kept telling myself that the summit would probably be worth it... and it was - the summit of Alander is freakin' amazing and there is an exposed ridge with an awesome view that I rode down - it's not too long but I definitively highly recommend it. I'll have to post at least one of the pictures from up there.
The downhill was fun, but not too fast at parts - trails were very narrow and technical and had me on "oh shit" mode sometimes. It was an awesome day out!!!

bruno · Nov 27, 2006, 12:05 PM

just got to work. whoa! 65 degrees here in boston! and sunny! i took the 25 mile route to work!!! whoa nelly!!!

gonna not even sneak out later for another ride. gonna walk out boldly!!!!!

marcski · Nov 27, 2006, 1:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbcbd

Damn, marcski, you're pretty motivated - 7am? I'd barely wake up that early for sex.

It's not of choice....But, being a working stiff....married with kids...and since it gets dark now before 5....If it ain't 7a.m. ..it just ain't!

In spring and summer before the time change, I do get out in the evenings..but to be honest, its easier to get out in the mornings at least with regard to the wife.

SKIQUATTRO · Nov 27, 2006, 1:33 PM

the morning thing is key, i am in the same boat (wife, 4yr and 1 yr old) i get up and out early which i prefer anyway, get my thing in wether it be surfing, biking and back by 9am and the rest of the day with the fam, the wife has no issues with it as i dont watch football or play golf, she loves the fact that i'm out, getting healthy while her friends husbands are gearing up to spend the day on the couch with some beer and pork rinds

Nov 17, 2006, 12:33 PM	#392 (permalink)
SKIQUATTRO Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,463	really was nice, all thru Oyster Bay (out Shore Road with OB Harbor on my right into Bayville, thru Lattingtown, Mattinicock, Mill Neck....... __________________ updownupdownupdownupdown

Nov 25, 2006, 7:37 AM	#394 (permalink)
bruno Join Date: May 2006 Location: beantown and NY to da C Posts: 228	regular 23 mile commute. aiight!!!!?? __________________ ". . .a striped jersey under his jacket; bared calves (outside the bicycle track); cap pushed back; feet in a false position on the pedals; a barking horn, a disorderly appearance, an always-dry tongue, and a definite fondness for wine merchants. . ."

Nov 27, 2006, 7:49 AM	#395 (permalink)
SKIQUATTRO Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,463	6MI MTN bike ride sunday morning, just wasnt feeling it, great to be out there, but couldnt wait to get off my bike...banged though the loop at StillWell Woods in Syosset, NY....fairly technical, rocks, roots, sand, hardpack, the place never gives you a spot to rest and get your breath back, alot of up and down..... __________________ updownupdownupdownupdown

Nov 27, 2006, 10:56 AM	#397 (permalink)
cbcbd Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 1,571	Damn, marcski, you're pretty motivated - 7am? I'd barely wake up that early for sex. Went on a mtb ride yesterday for around 6mi. Went up Alander Mtn in the southern Taconics and then down the same trail. It's really mostly a hiking trail but bikes are not prohibited, I did see some other tracks down low, and locals said it was an ok'd practice. Towards the top I was walking the bike through most of the stuff and almost gave up a couple times just waiting to get to the DH part of the day... but I kept telling myself that the summit would probably be worth it... and it was - the summit of Alander is freakin' amazing and there is an exposed ridge with an awesome view that I rode down - it's not too long but I definitively highly recommend it. I'll have to post at least one of the pictures from up there. The downhill was fun, but not too fast at parts - trails were very narrow and technical and had me on "oh shit" mode sometimes. It was an awesome day out!!! __________________ Sign, sign everywhere a sign... pointing out the trails, can\'t make up my mind.

Nov 27, 2006, 12:05 PM	#398 (permalink)
bruno Join Date: May 2006 Location: beantown and NY to da C Posts: 228	just got to work. whoa! 65 degrees here in boston! and sunny! i took the 25 mile route to work!!! whoa nelly!!! gonna not even sneak out later for another ride. gonna walk out boldly!!!!! __________________ ". . .a striped jersey under his jacket; bared calves (outside the bicycle track); cap pushed back; feet in a false position on the pedals; a barking horn, a disorderly appearance, an always-dry tongue, and a definite fondness for wine merchants. . ."

Nov 17, 2006, 12:12 PM	#391 (permalink)
marcski Devil's Castle Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Westchester County, NY and a Mountain near you! Posts: 945	Ahh, I'm jealous Quattro....as I sit back in my office now eating lunch...it is gorgeous outside. (well, for biking in the spring and summer...not so much for the week ski season is supposed to start!).

Nov 21, 2006, 9:41 PM	#393 (permalink)
marcski Devil's Castle Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Westchester County, NY and a Mountain near you! Posts: 945	Got out on sunday for about 2 hours in the woods. Had a great ride this morning. Was out in the woods at about 6:50, was 29 degrees when I started. I was sweating within 10...unzipped and removed the beanie from under the helmet. Then, to top off a good ride, I was the first person to navigate this new section of ladders that we put down to cover an area that has recently been submerged in water. Very fulfilling...especially after having worked on making the section and then attempting it a few times on sunday to no avail. Heading out there again tomorrow morning at 7, same bat time, same bat channel.

Nov 27, 2006, 10:27 AM	#396 (permalink)
marcski Devil's Castle Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Westchester County, NY and a Mountain near you! Posts: 945	Rode Friday morning for about 40 minutes before I face planted. I still don't know what happened, I had just finished negotiating a techy downhill section and was on a smooth flat downhill. I had some speed, and then all of a sudden my front wheel was totally horizontal and i'm flying over the bars, landing on the left side of my face. A bit scraped...but I was fearing my neck would be super stiff on sat. But it wasn't too bad. I was out there yesterday had a great 2 hour ride in the woods. And, had a 70 min ride in the woods this morning at 7:00 a.m.. I did do some damage to the bike though....extent still unknown...will update.

Nov 27, 2006, 1:33 PM	#400 (permalink)
SKIQUATTRO Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,463	the morning thing is key, i am in the same boat (wife, 4yr and 1 yr old) i get up and out early which i prefer anyway, get my thing in wether it be surfing, biking and back by 9am and the rest of the day with the fam, the wife has no issues with it as i dont watch football or play golf, she loves the fact that i'm out, getting healthy while her friends husbands are gearing up to spend the day on the couch with some beer and pork rinds __________________ updownupdownupdownupdown

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