The Grappler Chronicles Continue
5 days ago
Thursday, March 25, 2010
A pretty good day
I haven't been taking many pictures or making video lately. That's because it's been pretty normal riding and living for me. I got in about 46 miles today, all urban touring on the Cross Check. That's not all bad. Worked in there was a complete loop on the bike trail. Technically, you can't do that right now and probably won't be able to in the near future, but today you could, if you were willing to bounce through a little debris and such. It wasn't bad. Pretty good actually. Chilly in the morning but it got better. Nice lunch with Ms. Hyphenation, bike club newsletter meeting and other adventures. But pretty mundane really. Just the way I like it.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Not sure about that
Spent the day riding and running. For whatever reason, it was difficult. Ran six miles and struggled the whole way, nearly 10 minute miles. Took the south loop of the trail home. The good news is that it was mostly passable, though dicey in a couple spots. The bad news is I felt like I was pulling cinder blocks behind me.
That's bad because I'm supposed to do a sprint tri in about a month and I don't feel like I'm in any shape all of a sudden. Couple weeks ago I started to feel like things were coming together. Guess not. I think part of the problem is just a lack of bike miles. I've been running some but I've gotten into a bike rut of going to work and home and that's it. 10 miles a day every day. Gotta do more than that. It's time to get on a better schedule.
Try again tomorrow. Maybe do five with noon group if I feel OK.
Hope to get the road bike out tomorrow or Thursday. That will help. 25 inch tires. Just think about it.
That's that.
I'll see you out there.
That's bad because I'm supposed to do a sprint tri in about a month and I don't feel like I'm in any shape all of a sudden. Couple weeks ago I started to feel like things were coming together. Guess not. I think part of the problem is just a lack of bike miles. I've been running some but I've gotten into a bike rut of going to work and home and that's it. 10 miles a day every day. Gotta do more than that. It's time to get on a better schedule.
Try again tomorrow. Maybe do five with noon group if I feel OK.
Hope to get the road bike out tomorrow or Thursday. That will help. 25 inch tires. Just think about it.
That's that.
I'll see you out there.
Monday, March 22, 2010
A little MPLS sojourn
Quick trip to Minneapolis gave me a chance to cruise the famed lakes region and Midtown Greenway. And I got a fresh back of stickers from the C-r-C. I've posted a bunch of vids from my day. Thanks for playing and all that. I'm back in the big town and ready to ride, though I'm playing golf tomorrow cause the courses are open and I'm off and that's what I do.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Good riding
Looking forward to tomorrow. Mid 50's, light winds and I'm in minneapolis. Put the summer tires on tonight in the hotel room. Felt like I was sneaking in with my bike to the room on the 7th floor.
Bummed I missed Tour de Kota party today. Sounds like it was good time. Sorry I missed you guys. Next time.
Bummed I missed Tour de Kota party today. Sounds like it was good time. Sorry I missed you guys. Next time.
Friday, March 19, 2010
My week off
I'm off work all next week, which means I can't access my work blog. You fortunate few here will get the exclusive look at the videos and other bits from my biking adventures over the next several days. Oh joy.
And this really is a horrible mustache....
And this really is a horrible mustache....
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Better days
Things have been improving dramatically out here on the plains. Temps regularly above freezing melting the snow. Streets are clear. I'm going for a ride I think.
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