Today Was a Recovery Ride In Leg Warmers

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The temperature was there but the wind more than made up for it. Wind was NNW at 23 mph with gusts to 29 mph. The temperature was 72 degrees when I got back but the wind chill had to be in the 50’s. I am glad I decided to wear leg warmers and my wind jacket. After yesterday’s ride my legs were sore and it as all I could do to turn north and ride into the wind at a blistering 10 to 12 mph. I intentionally limited my gearing and I was glad. If you look at the speed chart below you will notice at the 10 mile mark my direction turned back towards home which meant mainly northerly riding. The Mercier Serpens was carrying me at times as I tried to coast whenever possible.

Today’s ride statistics:

  • miles = 18.14
  • riding time =  1:22:57
  • average pace = 4:34 min/mile (I am surprised it was anywhere near this number. I thought I was doing 6 minute miles.)
  • average speed =  13.1
  • average cadence = 73.5
  • max cadence = 108 (not sure where this happened.)
  • climb = 440 ft. , descend = 375 ft.
  • Month to date miles = 361.98
  • YTD miles = 848.55

Charts and map

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Sun and Warmth Make for a Great Ride Today

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After working around the yard trying to recover from the harsh winter I headed off for a ride this afternoon. While I was riding I saw one sign with 80 degrees. Wind was challenging but not severe at 10mph. No other riders crossed my route though.

The ride statistics:

  • miles = 46.26
  • total ride time = 3:08:13
  • average pace = 4:04 min/mile
  • average speed = 14.7
  • average cadence = 79
  • max cadence = 102
  • climb = 325 ft., descend = 396 ft.
  • Total March miles = 343.85
  • YTD miles = 830.41

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 27th

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Ride 2 Recovery: No Arms, No Legs…No Problem
Big Government (blog)
He asked if it was possible that a quad amputee could ride a bicycle and if possible he would really like to come out for our next event in Texas. …

Ride 2 Recovery

10 Questions with Craig ‘Junior’ Miller | The Wheel Brothers …
from wheelbrothers.com
If you are listening to sports radio in North Texas, you know Junior Miller from the little Ticket. We’ve been listening to him and George since 1995 and as most P1’s know, he is an avid runner and cyclist.

We managed to catch up with him and he was kind enough to answer a few questions for us:

How long have you been cycling and what got you into the sport?

I’ve loved riding since I was a kid. I remember in 8th grade I used to go up to the bike shop near our house and read the bike racing…

Craig Miller

It’s Riding Time « W.O.W. Central Texas
by Fee
Thanks to Martha Anhalt, you got to read about the Wounded Warrior Project Bike Ride this morning.  It was so awesome!!  I hope some of you can ride next year if they are riding in the area.  I laughed, cried, was inspired and was honored to ride with these men and women!!
Sunday is supposed to be a pretty day in the upper 60’s with sunshine, so I will call a ride for 1:30 p.m. at our regular  location…..the intersection of FM 439 and Sparta Road near Belton Lake.  The ride is a total of 27 miles on an out-and-back course.  If you don’t want to ride the whole distance, come anyway, and ride as far as you want before turning around.  You need to at least START riding…

Martha Anhalt

Bike Out Hunger – Ballinger, TX

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The Bike Out Hunger ride is a way to raise money and awareness to fight hunger in Texas and beyond.  The ride will be from Ballinger to San Antonio over six days and about 445 miles. The dates are April 19-24.

There are 1.3 million Texans who are unsure of when they will get their next meal.  You can help change that. The money raised supports existing feeding and empowering efforts that end the cycle of hunger and poverty.

Route: San Angelo area to San Antonio (approximately 450 miles)

Dates: April 19-24. Come and go riders are welcome

What it is: A way to raise awareness and money to fight hunger in Texas. This is in partnership with the Texas Hunger Initiative, Baylor University School of Social Work, the Texas Baptist Offering for World Hunger, Texas Baptists and the USDA.

Who’s invited: Anyone who wants to ride to raise awareness and money for the cause.