Nemo Malus Felix

Last Saturday’s Ride

May 14th, 2007

Wow! What a great day it was to get out before it got hot! Too bad only a few brothers joined. Brian had a bead-blowout just a mile or so from our start, so Pat and I remained to enjoy the cool morning. We stuck to the plan until getting just S of the Zoo along the Bosque trail, and stopped at a buddy’s house to inquire why he didn’t join us at the start. “too early” was his weak reply, and off he rode to his dojo for a spar or two on his new ‘cross bike.. From there being it only Patrick and I, I suggested a departure from “de plan” and suffer some hills. Besides, at 17 miles we aren’t getting tired or anything, why not! Up Rio Bravo East, then through to the University and the North Diversion en route back to start. Here is a good blog from another local cyclist who has detailed a good deal about the local area, including parts of the ride Pat and I sweated before it got really sweaty. One hill that was a nice suprise (in the most sadistical kind o’ way) was Randolph just W of Yale. As you’re going East to Yale, after University ends as the corner you previously carved, there is a nice progressive hill up to the light. It seemed like the last 50′ of that climb was at a different pitch, and as the light-cycle changed to yellow, the mashing began. I made it in time, while Pat waited for the next green, but due to my grind, wasn’t able to make it at Gibson for the light, and then it was Pat waiting for me.

Awesome: 37miles, 16.2 average speed, Max @ 33mph, just under 3 hours with the rests. I’d list the elevation loss/gain if I had that able with my computer. IT’s not one of these so we’re both out on that bit o’ data.

IF you want to join us on the “Oak Flat Cruise” ride we’ll do in June, do reply and watch this place for the pertinent.

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