Followed the paved route up with doing The Dirty Lemmon today. I opted to not climb back to the top when I made it back to the pavement. The last 6 miles before getting back to the pavement were hands down the hardest of the entire ride!
Riding in the snow is definitely a novelty and is fun in that it’s very different. It’s nice for a couple of months. But by month 4 (~March) I’m definitely ready to get back to solid dirt!
I wasn’t sure what to wear last night as it was forecast to be dry but cold. A softshell winter jersey or the Gabba with arm warmers. Then they changed the forecast to a chance of rain which made the decision for me (the Gabba) and I definitely made the right choice. In the words of the Big Yin, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong type of clothes
We like to climb here in Pittsburgh. This was actually a scouting ride for next week, which will be 8,000 feet over just 40 miles. All within Pittsburgh’s north side.
So that if she gets dropped he is aware and can pull her back?
Jealous of all of you riding outdoors. Winter has arrived in southern Ontario so all my ride time is either on the track or the trainer. I’m still lurking here and living vicariously through you all.
I have switched off erg mode on the trainer, which I believe is @WindWarrior 's preference too. And I have acquired power pedals for the track bike which is giving me a whole new bunch of data to get all excited about.
The funny thing is, right after the pic was taken she was dropped into that headwind and I was the only one that noticed! And for experimenting with non-erg, let us know what you think. I prefer sim or standard/level modes, but resistance is ok for endurance rides.
I met some mates in Elton (a village west of Peterborough, UK) and we headed off road to the Fineshade Cafe. It was a bit squirrely at time but it was the lull between the storm, so quite dry and bright. When I got back to Peterborough I thought the sound of the Mere (lock) after all that rain was quite immense.
Bay Area? If yes, can’t tell if that is Diablo or Tam.
Figured it out. Looks like EDH looking over Sacramento to the west, and a little farther off is Diablo in the Bay Area.
Those are all pretty good roads and some short and steep hills. Saturday late morning is super busy in Folsom now though, especially with all the holiday traffic. Lots of new homes south of Hwy 50 near there.
Snowy ride this evening. This trail is rideable only until Dec 1st, when the area closes to allow the Elk population to have the area to themselves. Then I’ll have to ride 5 mins across town to the more extensive trail system. More trails, but not the same back country feel.
Maybe I should turn that 180 so the slight smile becomes a slight frown
After late ride stopping at the vet to check on ailing cat & wife/daughters, I experienced a rally and return to power which led to an unexpected not-full-gas KOM:
I’ve really cut back on my saddle time to return to running and swimming as my overall available time to workout/train has diminished due to work (primarily writing a Phd), but it’s all good.