Its still February and I got three days on my bike - can't believe it. Doesn't hurt to have new shoes and pedals to motive but its really not necessary. Hope everybody is getting some time on their bikes.
3 riding days in a week
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Went out for ~2 hours on Friday; too bad I didn't have time Saturday or Sunday as the weather was great. Been getting outside maybe only 1 day a week not counting riding to work/class, but probably use the trainer every other day and have been lifting weights and stretching frequently (trying to make sure my IT band issues don't resurface this year).
On a side note, I almost ate it 3 times on Friday. First, turning left at a busy T intersection, I stood up and pedaled hard from a stop. My rear wheel slid out after I got some momentum, going about 2-3 feet to the side. Rode it out. Next, was on a bike path where the snow recently melted. Took my hands off the bars to zip up my vest. The headset on my bike is having issues and did not center, steering me into a small snowbank. Thankfully, it was warm and I was going fairly slow, so my wheels cut through the snow and my hands got to the bars quick. Then a few minutes later, was motoring along the path with my head mostly down. Didn't see the 6 foot long/few inches deep section of snow/ice until it was about 2 feet from me, which is pretty close at 20+ mph. Came out of that okay too.
On a side note, I almost ate it 3 times on Friday. First, turning left at a busy T intersection, I stood up and pedaled hard from a stop. My rear wheel slid out after I got some momentum, going about 2-3 feet to the side. Rode it out. Next, was on a bike path where the snow recently melted. Took my hands off the bars to zip up my vest. The headset on my bike is having issues and did not center, steering me into a small snowbank. Thankfully, it was warm and I was going fairly slow, so my wheels cut through the snow and my hands got to the bars quick. Then a few minutes later, was motoring along the path with my head mostly down. Didn't see the 6 foot long/few inches deep section of snow/ice until it was about 2 feet from me, which is pretty close at 20+ mph. Came out of that okay too.
Weather was great around here this weekend. Got 5 hrs in Saturday and 4 hrs in yesterday. Did an hour on the training this morning before work as usual and my legs def were feeling the rides this weekend.
I wish I could get myself to do a little weight training at least a little something at home but I have not found the strength and energy.
I have ridden a lot in the evening but with the right clothing its really not bad at all but I have not tried 18F though.
I'm not training for anything really, but I went on a 4 hour road/cyclocross ride Saturday and then mountain biked yesterday. My knee hurts if I ride for more than a couple hours usually but it did not bother me Saturday for some reason.
Getting a minimal bit of equipment at home has helped me.
I recently picked up a set of dumbells from my brother since he left the country for a while- just two bars with 4 x 10lb, 7.5lb and 2.5lb plates and clips. I might get a few more weights, but I can do tons of exercises with just these. Combined with situps, pushups, stretching and an ipod or tv show, 45 minutes can go a long way in my apartment. A good amount can even be done in less time. Can't do a few of the exercises I like because I only have dumbells, but I am much more consistent than going to the gym, which is a 15 minute bike ride away.
What an anticlimax this week. Got a cold and then the snow hit. I am already loosing my mind.
It's been freakishly warm here for February (50s). Finally unhooked the bike from the trainer a week ago and I'm loving it...trying to push at least 2.5H a day (currently building back base aerobic/fat loss) with two day breaks.
Broke freelancing has its perks
Broke freelancing has its perks
Back on the bike last night and did 33 miles. Luckily the week break and the cold had not killed to much of the work from the previous weeks and I felt good after a couple of warm up laps. Weather looking much better and much warmer for the coming week seems like we can start to kick winter in the ass.