Well I did my long weekend ride this morning. I didn’t push it to the maximum, to the point where I’m needing to stop, instead this mornings ride was much more rhythmic. I left home and rode the first half mile or so in what I call 2-3 gear. That is the second front sprocket (middle) and the 3rd gear on the cog in back. After making the turn on Garden Way I had just set my iPod shuffle to random and I really started in earnest. I shifted up to 2-5. for those who are interested, the higher the # on either gearing the more difficult it is to crank the pedals. So I got locked in on 2-5 and I was feeling the die in a good way. Getting a good breathing rhythm going and a nice smooth pace. I turned and went over the Harlow Bridge, past Gateway Mall, Left on Crescent and past Costco and out to Home Depot. Continuing on the trek (no pun intended, I ride a Trek Navigator 50) out past Marist HS, the Valley River car dealers, and around the Valley River Center. Continued to the Alton Baker Park and back home in front of the Autzen Stadium. All time total was 1 hour 1 minute. It’s a nice loop and a very good workout. I’ve attached a Google Earth View of my ride. So I was feeling it today and it was a good albeit a cold ride. My toes were cold and my finger tips were cold, but a great and beautiful ride all in all.
September 9, 2007
