Sat. 2/19/2011

The roads were snow-free (not quite dirt-free), the sun was shining, temps in mid-20's, and light ESE winds, meant hit-the-road time.

I waited until early afternoon before I headed out to help get the temps up a bit more, then I headed to Eyota.

The ESE breeze was slightly colder than I had planned on, but I toughed it out and kept going east until I go to Dover. From Dover, I turned around and got a nice push back home. The added benefit was some nice warm sunshine and much less wind-chill.

I finished with 35 miles. It was great to be back on an actual real bike for a change.

2/11/2011

Silver Cycling Team Night!

This year they had the event at Hollywood's shop. A bit more informal, but still great to see everyone.

I even won a wheel bag for a door prize.

1/23/2011

Riding mostly indoors and getting pretty bored already.

I did attempt a trail ride today, but the snow was way too soft and I turned around after a very short distance.

It would have been great to get out and spin for a few outdoor miles.

Hopefully not too long...

Sunday, January 2, 2011

I attempted a ride on the Douglas Trail - off-trail route today, but the rain we got on New Year's Eve really left a good coat of ice on the snow and there hasn't been enough snowmobile traffic or fresh stuff to make it very ridable.

Needless to say, I turned around and headed for home before I ended up in the ER (again).

Cabin fever is setting, gotta get out...

11/28/10

Steve and I got out for a nice ride this morning.

We met by the colored condos and started out on the off-trail, but as the weather got warmer the trail got softer.

So, by the time we got just north of Douglas, we jumped onto the road and headed toward Oronoco.

From there we continued heading east, then we turned back around and doubled back to the Douglas Trail.

Then we made our way back to the cars from there.

Nice to get out...

CX gravel ride

Well, I made my way up to Lakeville on Saturday to ride with Silver and the boys.

We had eight total as we headed south and east out of Lakeville and it wasn't long before we were on some nice quiet gravel roads.

The cold NE winds were in our faces as we headed east on some sections, but it was to our backs going south.

Then we turned more east and started the northward sections. Here is were the cold wind was the worst. Fortunately, it had warm ed up a little bit during the ride.

We stopped at Farmington for some nice warm coffee and to dry out a few things...

Then we wrapped up with a nice 10 mile ride back to Lakeville.

We finished with around 40 miles of great friends and good times.

11/07/2010

Met up with Jeff and Steve on Saturday for a nice offtrail ride to Pine Island and back. It was a bit chilly, but Jeff still managed to show up in shorts.

We hit the same route again on Sunday, but this time Dr. Tim joined in the fun. He's in great shape and kept the tempo right up there.

Sunday was even warm enought for Steve to do the ride in shorts and short-sleeves. What a macho guy.

11/2/10

Get out and vote!

I missed the big ta-do for Silver. Wasn't feeling too well Saturday morning. Looks like everyone had a good time (and Silver looked to be having a great time), by the pictures.

I was feeling a bit better on Sunday, so I got out for a spin with Jeff, Steve, Jim, and Dave. We made it to Douglas, then Dave turned back (as he had been out for awhile already). The rest of us continued up to Pine Island to inspect the misplaced bridge...

Then back to Rochester.

10/14/10

Been hitting the indoor stuff lately.

With the darkness setting in so early, riding after work is a bit sketchy.

Maybe time to get the CX bike out and hit the off-trails?

10/10/10

Well, today was a perfect 10!

The weather was fantastic for October and I was able to get in a nice 25 mile ride.

Light winds made the ride go great in all directions.

I do need to give the bike a good once over here in the next couple of days or so.

It's getting pretty dirty.