Month: January 2014

January 2014 Riding

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Haven’t done much riding so far this year.  Jesse and I are meeting regularly for breakfast on Sundays.  Lately it’s been cold enough in the morning, maybe high 40s, that I’ve even driven the first 10 miles, then parked and bicycled the last 12 or so to breakfast.  Yeah, I know, that must crack up you Canadians. Got stuck this morning riding west into Tempe.  I came across an hourlong river of runners heading north on Hayden Road and finally figured out it was the P. F. Chang Marathon.  I asked an organizer where I should cross the flow and

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2013 Riding Year in Review

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2013 was another good cycling year.  Despite almost not doing it, Jack and I really enjoyed our excursion down the Florida coastline to Key West. At 2,827 miles, 2013 was my 5th most prolific riding year – pretty ho-hum.   The average length of my rides continues to shorten.  A bunch of things contributing…age, fitness, energy, distractions, and those ongoing knee problems.  Ah well. A whopping 95% of 2013 miles were ridden on my Surly LHT, while only 5%  on my Trek 1800c. I took the Trek out in early January and couldn’t believe how harsh it felt.  

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