Changing a saddle is more involved than you might think – May 9th Bike Ride

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Changing a saddle is more involved than you might think. I shipped my Koobi saddle off for repair and put one of my old saddles on. When I did that my pedaling seemed to go in squares but that may be from the last two days of riding. I had to stop to adjust the saddle to keep from sliding forward and putting too much pressure on my hands. The rider has three pressure points (seat, hands and feet) and when you change one it affects the others. Hopefully I get my Koobi saddle back quickly. I did not want to make any big changes with the fit since it should only be a short time. Tomorrow’s rest day should help the legs.

The great riding weather continued today: 82 degrees, partly cloudy skies, 15 mph south wind and acceptable humidity. While this is perfect for riding the drought stills has a firm grip on Texas.

May miles are 213.48 and year to date miles are 1716.15.

5-9-2011 Bike Ride Data and Route

5-9-2011 Home Weather Finish

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for May 8th

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HBC Fulshear Orientation Ride Ride
An easy paced 23 mile ride on flat roads with lots of pretty scenery and a cut through on pecan tree covered Hunt Road. Two stores along the way to stop and rest. Road bikes preferable, 8 – 13 mph. Need helmet, water bottle, patch kit or spare tube. Additional ride to coincide with “O” Ride. Ride goes west and south to Orchard and Wallis and is about 36 to 40 miles long. Maps available. If you want to ride with the club, but not with the “O” Ride, this is for you.

National Trails Day
Saturday, June 4, 2011 – 09:00 – 12:00
Austin Ridge Riders
Are you ready for National Trails Day®? Did you know the United States celebrates such an event? Well, we do! Since 1993, the first Saturday of every June is known as National Trails Day, inspiring the public and trail enthusiasts nationwide to seek out, discover, learn about, and celebrate America’s trail system. …

May 15 – Chick Clique Sunday Ramble
Plano Bicycle Association
Girls only on this 35-40 mile ride with a brunch afterwards at Mimi’s Cafe, Allen.  Ride starts and ends at Mimi’s
Organized by Liz Francis and Natalie Mathews. Please wear pink!!

Ride starts at 8 am from Mimi’s parking lot.  Conversational pace of around 15-17 MPH average speed for the ride. Two routes will be developed: a south route for a south wind and north route for a north wind.  All riders will travel on the single selected route.

Route map/cue sheet to follow
Location : Mimi’s Cafe, north side of McDermott just west of Hwy 75 in Allen

Finally a ride without tire problems – May 8th Bike Ride

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Finally a ride without tire problems. No tube failures or mystery wire. I wanted to get my ride in before we go out for Mother’s Day lunch. The weather continues to be riding friendly with 91 degrees at home when I finished. Partly cloudy skies and a 12.7 mph southeast wind were helpful as well. Still no rain in sight this week. Today was an easy day to recover from the 58.4 mile ride yesterday.

When I was reloading my spare tube into my seat bag I found that my Koobi PRS Century saddle cover was damaged in my dog crash. Koobi repairs saddles so I am sending it in for repair.

No other riders were out so I was the lone one. I did see a couple of flower shop delivery vans rescuing people from forgetting mother, maybe. We are going to the Golden Coral for Mother’s Day so I hope to be restrained in my eating.

May mileage is now at 184.98, miles this week are 160.01 and year to date miles are 1687.65.

5-8-2011 Bike Ride Data and Route

5-8-2011 Home Weather Finish

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GHORBA Short Track Stampede Race – Sugarland, TX

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Justin Brindley Memorial Park Trails
Sat, June 4, 12am – Sun, June 5, 12am
Current GHORBA membership required. Please join or renew your membership first (you may also use the Membership menu at the top). Please join at least 48 hours prior to the race to ease processing.
13 to 18 yr. old and 9 to 12 yr. old youth classes
Prizes for podium finishers in each category: Men, Women and Youth
PRIZES FOR SERIES CHAMPIONS
Races start around 8:30-9 AM, depending how many sign up.