It's Gettin' It's Gettin' It's Gettin' Kinda Warmer

Success!! Day 56

Weather: 68 deg F. sunny

Time I left my house: 8:15 am

Time I arrived at work: 8.48 am

Distance: 8.07 miles

Avg. Speed: 15.4

Max Speed: 22.9

Time: 31.28 min.

Pre-game: Friday!!!

Nice out- a little warm, but not headwind or such. I had some easy spinning to do as I my legs needed some healing. I was a little more cautious today, which explains the slower times. It was beautiful outside, I will one day tape my ride on my camcorder.

UPDATE: The ride home.

Weather: 75 deg. F with a little tailwind

Distance: 8.45 miles

Avg. Speed: 14.4

Max Speed: 22.7

Time: 32.27

500 Miles on the Schwinn!

Success!! Day 55

Weather: 58 deg F. sunny

Time I left my house: 8:22 am

Time I arrived at work: 8.53 am

Distance: 8.07 miles

Avg. Speed: 16.7

Max Speed: 24.8

Time: 29.01 min.

Pre-game: Barely made it out on a non-Friday ride- I wonder when I’ll ever be on time with a non-Friday ride.

Nice day today- warmer than usual. It’s funny that I thought I was going so slow I actually made some good time. There was a point where there was a green light at an intersection (for those in LI, it’s North Service road of the LIE going West, past 106/107) and I usually slow down and wait for the cars to make the turn as I’m in the turning lane, but something made me gun it, and I had a close call with a car (not signaling) making a right and I was going straight.

UPDATE: The ride home.

Weather: 73 deg. F with a little tailwind

Distance: 8.45 miles

Avg. Speed: 14.4

Max Speed: 22.7

Time: 32.27

Bluebird kind of Friday

Success!! Day 54

Weather: 53 deg F. sunny
Time I left my house: 8:09 am
Time I arrived at work: 8.44 am
Distance: 8.08 miles
Avg. Speed: 15.5
Max Speed: 24.3
Time: 31.25 min.

Pre-game: I love Fridays!! It’s such a great feeling to not have to rush and TT all the time.

Beautiful ride out today, a bit of headwind, but nothing like the other day. It was a bit chilly at first, but after a few miles, it started warming up.

Got to Find a Mailbox en Route

Success!! Day 53

Weather: 63 deg F. sunny
Time I left my house: 8:15 am
Time I arrived at work: 8.54 am
Distance: 8.07 miles
Avg. Speed: 16.2
Max Speed: 22.8
Time: 29.51 min.

Pre-game: I think I made it out OK since I also had to drop off some mail (tax man’s calling for school tax!)

Nice day today- warmer than usual. It’s funny that I thought I was going so slow I actually made some good time.




UPDATE: The ride home.

Weather: 73 deg. F with a little tailwind
Distance: 8.45 miles
Avg. Speed: 14.4
Max Speed: 22.7
Time: 35.27

Holy Headwind Batman!

Success!! Day 51

Weather: 51 deg F. sunny with a LOTTA headwind
Time I left my house: LATE: 8:19 am
Time I arrived at work: 8.56 am
Distance: 8.06 miles
Avg. Speed: 14.9
Max Speed: 22.2
Time: 32.36 min.

Pre-game: Guess who tried to get out early and guess what happens when they make a plan to get out early. There’s gotta be a better way.

Wind like you wouldn’t believe today- which explains my avg. going down to 14 mph. It was not fun, let me tell you, it was a challenge. And to top it off, I was supposed to be early, which was also a wash since I left the house like 20 after. There’s got to be a better way during the weekdays.




UPDATE: The ride home.

Weather: 65 deg. F cool,
Distance: 8.45 miles
Avg. Speed: 14.4
Max Speed: 22.7
Time: 35.27

I Heart Friday Rides

Success!! Day 50

Weather: 49 deg F. sunny with a some headwind

Time I left my house: early 8:09 am

Time I arrived at work: 8.45 am

Distance: 8.06 miles

Avg. Speed: 16.2

Max Speed: 23.2

Time: 29.53 min.

Pre-game: It’s Friday and my parents are home to take care of the little guy, so it was nice.

Nice ride today, a little chilly, but after some pedaling, it wasn’t an issue. I found a way not to get apprehensive on the shady area- go Cyclo-cross on the side of the underpass, which means I have a little dirt path to follow alongside the road and not the actual road itself. My only concern is the crap that resides on the side of the road will all collect there, so I have to be cautious. I don’t have to worry about cars however, which is a plus and they don’t have to worry about me. Safe is always good.

UPDATE: The ride home.

Weather: 66 deg. F cool, a damn strong headwind

Distance: 8.45 miles

Avg. Speed: 14.9

Max Speed: 23.5

Time: 34.08

The same kind of wind that can kill a man's spirit, like looking at your cycle computer and only going 13 mph when you think you're doing so well... man that was some wind. Me legs hurt!

400 Miles on the Schwinn!

Success!! Day 49

Weather: 52 deg F. sunny with a breeze

Time I left my house: LATE! 8:22 am

Time I arrived at work: 8.53 am

Distance: 8.06 miles

Avg. Speed: 16.5

Max Speed: 22.5

Time: 29.24 min.

Pre-game: Rushing again to get out the door, same old same old- and I thought I was being early.

Had to TT again today, tried to do the new efficient pedaling I found on YouTube the other day. Can’t say that it made it much faster and my legs feel the same, but I guess we’ll see. I don’t know if I’m doing it right. I’m going to see if I could do a proper fitting on both my commuting and weekend rigs—looking to get aero bars for my Schwinn so we’ll see if that proves beneficial. Yes, more toys!!

On another note, finished my son’s 5-year video I was looking to do before his 5th birthday. I will post when the time comes, hopefully people will like it and not think I’m another one of those doting proud parents. (Then again, who isn’t??)

UPDATE: The ride home.

Weather: 66 deg. F cool,

Distance: 8.45 miles

Avg. Speed: n/a

Max Speed: n/a

Time: 32 min.

Not really recorded this one, but the usual ride with some hill climbing.