Front Runner Metric Century

The day finally arrived for the SLC Front Runner Metric Century.  It was 35 degrees at the start of the ride and their was a strong breeze the entire ride, but the ride was so well put together.  It started off following a greenbelt and then eventually we headed into country roads.  We rode to the entrance of Antelope Island and then to Far West before heading back in to Ogden to catch the train back to SLC.  For the first 40 miles I averaged almost 20 mph.  I can see where I've become a stronger rider, but riding with a group, I can see just how strong some of the other riders are, because I can't even come close to hanging with them.  My total time for this 62 mile adventure was 3 hours and 48 minutes, which is a personal best.  When I gave the my estimate to the ride organizers of how long I thought it would take me I was thinking 4 1/2 hrs, so this was great.

The ride back on the Front Runner was fun.  Overall it was a great ride.  I was really fortunate that Stephanie was able to come down to SLC for the weekend with me and Kristine gave us a great surprise by keeping the kids for the weekend.  What a great vacation!!!!!

Got in a nice, but windy 19 mile ride after work.  It was nice to get out and burn some penned up work engery and frustration

Shaw Mountain Road

I thought I would tackle the Robie Creek Route today.  I made it 7 miles up the mountain before I gave in to heat and just the fact that it was all up hill.  I think it was in the mid 80's inside the canyon.  It was fun and it was my first mountain bike ride of the year, but I'm going to have to keep building my legs as well as leave a little earlier in the day if I want to make it to Robie Creek.

There isn't much shade in the canyon and this was one of the few shady spots.

It's too bad I don't have a better zoom on my cell phone camera.  The side of the mountain is covered in sheep.  There are probably a couple hundred on this hillside.

Test Ride for SLC

I got in a great 58 mile ride today.  Took 3 hrs 48 minutes.  It was  breezy out, but I feel great.

April Showers

I got caught in an April shower today on  a 21 mile bike ride.  The good news about an April shower is that it is a bit chilly, so it motivates you to keep your pace up. On my way back home I was maintaining a 21 mph average.  The wet and cold distracts you from the burning sensation in your legs.

04/15/2012

The sunshine was decieving.  It was a little chilly even though it was in the 50's.  I started off with the intention of going on a long ride but called it good with an 18 mile ride to Middleton and back.

Early Saturday Morning Ride

I had to get up and get at it so I could get a ride in before Stephanie goes scrapbooking.  Got in 26 miles.  It was a bit chilly but not too bad.

Almost 80 Degrees

Great 22 mile ride after work.  Almost 80 degrees, but very windy.

70 Degrees and Beautiful

It was a true Spring day.  70 degrees.  47 miles.  Nice breeze.  What more can you ask for?

Today was a Humbling Day

Last Saturday made me feel like a million dollars and this Saturday the cold and the wind humbled me.  It was in the mid 30's and there was just enough of a wind to chill me and slow me down.  My intention was to go to Kuna, but I changed my mind in Meridian and my morning of a long ride turned into a 20 mile ride.

Cool Evening Ride

Nice 21 mile ride on Friday night after work.

Who Says Color Coordination Doesn't Matter?

I had to take my bike to Bob's for a tune up and new tires.  They said I simply wore them out by all the riding I've been doing.

I Need New Tires

I started out for a ride this morning, but only made it 9 miles before I got a flat tire.  I was going to try my new knowledge out from my roadside repair clinic when I saw that it was the tire itself that was torn.  I have over a thousand miles on the tires, so I guess I was due anyways to have to buy new tires.

Thankfully Stephanie and the kids came to my rescue with a ride home.