Since the last few days have been consumed by schoolwork and lack of sunlight (due to hours at work and school), I was determined to get up bright and early and end my first week of training on a good note. I met up with the "C" level Group of the Seminole Cyclists (they ride every Saturday morning at 7:30 A.M.) in attempts to make up for Days 4-6. Today was perfect for riding. It was so beautiful! There was no fog, the sun was shining and it was in the 60's.
The one thing I really enjoy about riding with a group of people is that I find I push myself even more to be a better, faster rider. I am able to work through the long distance because of the support system the other riders provide. I look forward to riding with the Seminole Cyclists, as well as other groups, in the future.
After my ride, I attended an information meeting for Team In Training and the100-mile riding event that will take place in Asheville, North Carolina in June. The organization raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and helps train and support individuals for the events. For those who know me, I thoroughly enjoy community service and any event that raises money for good causes. I wish I had a lot more time and money to enter every fund-raising and/or riding event, but I am limited on both. As much as I would love to participate in this wonderful opportunity, I have decided that it is best to keep my focus on one big event, Hershey's Tour De Pink.
So to continue on the days events, I ended up at Panera Bread next to the Seminole Bike Trail off of Lake Mary BLVD. where some wonderful people had set up a tent and bicycle trainers in efforts to support the Tour De Cure (Donations to go towards the American Diabetes Association). I had recognized the woman collecting donations and selling raffle tickets and turns out she helped teach me about riding on my very first Saturday ride with the Seminole Cyclists. Her name is Judi and she has participated in the Hershey's Tour De Pink before so I am very ecstatic to have someone to go to with questions! After speaking with Judi, I am even thinking about participating in the Tour De Cure ride in February. Diabetes is the one thing that hits close to home and to support my mom I think this would be a wonderful thing to partake in. I will let everyone know.
Well that about covers the biking adventures for the day....more to come tomorrow. Here are today's stats:
Time: 1:54:00
Distance (Miles): 29.14
Average Speed: 15.2
Maximum Speed: 20.1
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Ahhhhhhhhh....Day 3....
I got up this morning at 5 A.M. to get all of my stuff ready and when I went to put my cycle gear on it wasn't in the dryer as my wonderful hubby said it would be. Turns out all of the cycle gear I had put in the wash last night never got put in the dryer. Just so we are all very clear....Cory so kindly offered to put my clothes in dryer so I could get my beauty rest before my early morning ride. Can't be too mad at him, it was a really nice gesture. Needless to say I had to rewash everything. By the time the clothes were re-washed and dried....I had to go to work. So much for the early morning ride.
I hurried home from work and was able to get 30 minutes in before it got too dark. I am a little disappointed that I wasn't able to at least reach the 10-mile mark, but at least I went. The before-cycle-training me would have said "Oh I can make up for it tomorrow". And then of course I would make up another excuse the following day. My lesson for the day is that it would be a good idea to get some more night riding accessories......it is a jungle out there on the Florida roadways. I was a little nervous that cars couldn't see me even with the bright red light blinking on the back of my back. Just more fun stuff to add to my "wish" list.
Well here are the stats:
Time: 30:59
Distance (Miles): 7.38
Average Speed: 14.2
Maximum Speed: 21.4
I hurried home from work and was able to get 30 minutes in before it got too dark. I am a little disappointed that I wasn't able to at least reach the 10-mile mark, but at least I went. The before-cycle-training me would have said "Oh I can make up for it tomorrow". And then of course I would make up another excuse the following day. My lesson for the day is that it would be a good idea to get some more night riding accessories......it is a jungle out there on the Florida roadways. I was a little nervous that cars couldn't see me even with the bright red light blinking on the back of my back. Just more fun stuff to add to my "wish" list.
Well here are the stats:
Time: 30:59
Distance (Miles): 7.38
Average Speed: 14.2
Maximum Speed: 21.4
Monday, January 18, 2010
Day 2 Training Adventures
I woke up this morning to really chilly temperatures and decided to wait until mid-afternoon when the temperature peaked to 67 degrees. It was a very beautiful day, well that is, of course, except for that darn wind. The wind was gusting, but not nearly as bad as yesterday. Overall, the day was pretty good for riding.
Regarding the ride itself, well that is another story. Let me start by stating that today was only my second day with using my new clip pedals. For those who have them, or at least ridden with them, know that sometimes it is difficult to get out of them in a split second. That being said, I was riding along the same trail as yesterday and as I was approaching the trail directly behind Panera Bread and Peach Valley Cafe there were people just standing across the entire path. As I got closer I thought this little girl was going to wait for me to pass and then she darted right in front of me. I slammed on my brakes and since my feet were locked in the pedals I didn't have time to take them out and together the bike and I fell. The little girl's mother said nothing and just walked across. She didn't even bother to apologize or help. Luckily, there was a really nice woman by the name of Jacqueline who was there to help me. No scrapes, but my chain had come off and Jacqueline was nice enough to help me put it back on. To make a bad situation better, I met Jacqueline who also rides and now I might have another woman to ride with.Yay! Well that about does it for today's events, here are the stats:
Time: 1:07:19
Distance (Miles): 15.19
Average Speed: 13.5
Maximum Speed: 18.9
Tomorrow will be the real challenge.....6 A.M. ride!
Regarding the ride itself, well that is another story. Let me start by stating that today was only my second day with using my new clip pedals. For those who have them, or at least ridden with them, know that sometimes it is difficult to get out of them in a split second. That being said, I was riding along the same trail as yesterday and as I was approaching the trail directly behind Panera Bread and Peach Valley Cafe there were people just standing across the entire path. As I got closer I thought this little girl was going to wait for me to pass and then she darted right in front of me. I slammed on my brakes and since my feet were locked in the pedals I didn't have time to take them out and together the bike and I fell. The little girl's mother said nothing and just walked across. She didn't even bother to apologize or help. Luckily, there was a really nice woman by the name of Jacqueline who was there to help me. No scrapes, but my chain had come off and Jacqueline was nice enough to help me put it back on. To make a bad situation better, I met Jacqueline who also rides and now I might have another woman to ride with.Yay! Well that about does it for today's events, here are the stats:
Time: 1:07:19
Distance (Miles): 15.19
Average Speed: 13.5
Maximum Speed: 18.9
Tomorrow will be the real challenge.....6 A.M. ride!
Sunday, January 17, 2010
And so the training begins.......
...and so does the countdown to the 2010 Hershey's Tour De Pink. Today I got to try out my new Clips and they were great! I am still a beginner and learning about my bike and cycling. I am so looking forward to this ride in October. What a great way to motivate myself to get back in shape!
Overall, today's ride was great! It was very sunny out and the temperature was perfect! The only issue was the wind. There were more than a few gusts that I thought was going to blow me over. Even so, I completed Day 1 of training! Yay! Here are the stats:
Time: 1:37:10
Distance (Miles): 20.52
Average Speed: 12.6
Maximum Speed: 20.5
Tomorrow is another day!
Overall, today's ride was great! It was very sunny out and the temperature was perfect! The only issue was the wind. There were more than a few gusts that I thought was going to blow me over. Even so, I completed Day 1 of training! Yay! Here are the stats:
Time: 1:37:10
Distance (Miles): 20.52
Average Speed: 12.6
Maximum Speed: 20.5
Tomorrow is another day!
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