Bike Log

[cbcbd]

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.

That's true, I can see how that's a much better deal.
Where are you heading out in your area in the AM? I did use to go rock climbing at 6AM before the time change, it'd be nice to get a ride in the area early, especially with these nice days.

 

[andyzee]

I skied Thursday to Saturday. I think it's safe to say the bike won't be out again until Spring. It's been a pleasure guys!

 

[marcski]

That's true, I can see how that's a much better deal.
Where are you heading out in your area in the AM? I did use to go rock climbing at 6AM before the time change, it'd be nice to get a ride in the area early, especially with these nice days.

I see you're in stamford....do you ride mianus? I used to ride there often when i lived up in that area. In the mornings, I'm riding some local woods where we have cut some really sweet single track. Sometimes, when time allows, I'll head to Graham hills or Blue mtn up in peekskill.

 

[cbcbd]

I see you're in stamford....do you ride mianus? I used to ride there often when i lived up in that area. In the mornings, I'm riding some local woods where we have cut some really sweet single track. Sometimes, when time allows, I'll head to Graham hills or Blue mtn up in peekskill.

Yep, Mianus is my local stomping grounds now and every once in a while I get over to Trumbull.
I was wondering what place had ladders and such - good stuff!

 

[bruno]

ended up gettin in 42 miles yesterday.:flag: :lol: :grin: :-D

 

[marcski]

Nice Bruno..I hope you're back out there again today. I don't have time today for a road ride with work..and the mtn bike is in the shop from the mishap the other day.

The ladders are in the local woods..where we're building some nice single track. It just needs a lot of work to maintain them especially in the fall..during leaf season.

 

[marcski]

Was out in the woods again at 7 this morning. Had a great ride, although, it was a bit wet (no rain but quite foggy) out there...making the slick rocks...well that much more slick.

Can't ride tomorrow morning and friday is questionable with weather...then, I'll have to get out over the weekend which appears to be getting colder...(finally!!!).

 

[bruno]

24 yesterday. just the commute. hey marc, hop ya get your mountain whip back soon. what happened?:flag: :-D

warm ridin' to work this mornin'!!!:blink:

 

[andyzee]

Guys, pick up the skis and join us here: http://forums.alpinezone.com/11001-hunter-friday-12-15-2006-a-7.html#post125777 :flag:

 

[marcski]

Bruno..got it back on tuesday. He was able to bend back the dropout of the front fork. Still has a slight bit of brake rub, but nothing major..should ride it out. It's amazing how much better my own bike feels, even though I was riding some fancy rigs as loaners.

Hopefully getting out tomorrow morning at 7 in the woods.

Andy...perhaps I can get out on 12/15...we'll have to see.

 

[andyzee]

Andy...perhaps I can get out on 12/15...we'll have to see.

Good stuff, Bruno? :smash:

 

[cbcbd]

I too have some vacation time to burn and might join you guys on the 15

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

4mi run on Saturday pushing the 18mo old...got out for 20mi on the road bike yesterday, low 40's here on Long Island and sunny...great day

 

[Marc]

4mi run on Saturday pushing the 18mo old...got out for 20mi on the road bike yesterday, low 40's here on Long Island and sunny...great day

I actually got out for 30 miles on Saturday, wasn't too warm but I got a chance to test the shoftshell. Works great.

Nice change of pace from the trainer that I've been using all of one week now.

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

i wanted to get more in yesterday, but we were hosting a party so i had to get back to the house and make sure the beer was cold!!!

 

[marcski]

Went out on in the woods both saturday and sunday late mornings, early afternoons. But had a great ride this morning from 8-9 in the woods. 28 degrees at the start, which wasn't too bad..(glad i had a late meeting otherwise I would have been out an hour earlier). The trails were great, the dirt was frozen and crunchy which made for great traction. However, after about 40 mins, rear tire flatted. And I had no tire irons....but only a 10 min walk out back to the car. Picking up some tire irons now on the way home from work..changing the tire tonight and will be back out there tomorrow a.m. at 7.

 

[cbcbd]

Marcski... you're a trooper

...and I need some booties

 

[Marc]

Marcski... you're a trooper

...and I need some booties

I have neoprene half calf booties from Side Track... don't even know if they're still made anymore, but they work great. I'm a big fan of the covers that come half way up your tib/fib otherwise my ankles get cold.

 

[Marc]

Keep on keepin on the trainer. It's def. no where near as fun as riding outside (I kinda figured that) but it is kind fun watching ski pr0n while riding a bike. I'm averaging 45 min - 1 hr... much past that and I start getting bored and/or sore from sitting in the same positions without ever getting out of the saddle.

 

[bruno]

23 mile commute yesterday. it was kinda cold, but i wore mittens so it wasn't too bad. plus i didn't have to shift as i was ridin' fixed (since it's hard to shift wif mitts on!). today i rode my geared bike. it's not as cold today. plus it's nice and sunny!!!!:flag: :grin: :lol: :-D 8)