Fallen limbs · 23 June 2008, 14:53
We’ve had a few days of rain and wind.
The trails were littered with fallen limbs, riding was a bit of an adventure today. I had to dismount a few times and carry my bike to continue down the trail in some parts, it made for slow going.
The creeks, where they meet the walk over bridges, are packed with limbs also. It’s like a beaver dam type situation, must of been a site to see the run off lashing the bridges at the height of the rains.
MTB: distance 9.98 miles, average speed 13.2 mph.
Spring is back · 14 June 2008, 18:34
The Summer heat that covered the east coast is easing up. Today, it was a rather pleasant day for outdoor activities, so I dusted off the bike helmet and went for a ride.
I did walk a few times this week, but pedaling in the intense heat was something I didn’t want to do.
MTB: distance 11.64 miles, average speed 14.3 mph.
Oh, the sweat · 7 June 2008, 12:21
If you want to lose weight, go out bike riding this weekend.
The sweat was just pouring off my body and onto my bike all ride long. As soon as I got home, I jumped in the shower for a cold refreshing dip of water. Came out of the shower, got dressed and kept on sweating over everything.
MTB: distance 11.88 miles, average speed 13.7 mph.
Oh, the heat · 1 June 2008, 12:25
My body is not used to the high temps anymore.
From now on, until fall comes around, I’m going to have to ride early to avoid the summer heat. I went out a bit late today and I was suffering. It’s fine on the inner trails where the trees shade you from the sun, but on the main trail, you can see the heat rising up from the gravel.
MTB: distance 13.57 miles, average speed 13.9 mph.
Snakes on a trail · 31 May 2008, 13:41
As the temperature rises, the more I see of our reptile friends on the trail. For the most part, they are harmless, but I keep an eye out for them, especially when I’m walking the trails with the girls.
MTB: distance 13.46 miles, average speed 14.0 mph.