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I am working so much that even my cycling is suffering.
I did a nice 50+ kms over the weekend. Very nice.
It is of concern that people I know are having cycling mishaps.
People who have been cycling for years are suddenly breaking thumbs or fracturing pelvises!!
One guy I know who cycled from Adelaide to Gippsland fell off his bike going around a corner in town. He did not break anything but he lost skin.
On the GVBR 2007 many people fell off and broke bits of their body but I put that down to the number of cyclists and the occasional clipping another bike.
There is a need to be very careful when ever you are on the road. What ever you are driving.
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Showing posts with label cycling. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Wang to Bright Rail Trail
Last week my husband and I took some time off and had a wonderful time cycling the "Murray to Mountains" Rail Trail. We cycled 231kns in 3 days. It was great!!!
We stayed at Myrtleford. At Ardens Caravan park in a cabin. Really nice. They had a BBQ area with seating and groups of "Older cyclists" were staying there and using the facilities and having a good time.
Day 1 we cycled to Beechworth. A big 15kms up hill. But a great time coming back down hill. We had lunch at the Beechworth bakery and I had a really nice Snickadoo with blueberries on it. YUM!! That day I got a puncture on a down hill run from Taylor Gap. And Mark's Greenspeed recumbant tyre got a bulge. 91kms. I was sooooo tired. I was asleep by 9pm.
Day 2. We drove to Wangaratta to Dean Woods cycles to get a 16inch tyre for the trike. Then we cycled to Milawa to taste wines and eat cheese. Then back on the rail trail at Tarrawhingie riding to Wang to collect the car and back to Myrtleford. I think that was about 50kms. A nice cruisie day after the big one the day before.
Day 3 Bright. As we cycled to Bright we could see the land getting greener. Bright is a lovely town. We went through a place called EUROBIN, and Porpuncka (where my sister inlaw comes from). We has morning tea at a lovely bakery in Bright. I had a blackberry slice. YUM.
Then we rode to the Maze. Made a wrong turn. Back to Bright to start again.
We managed to get into and out of the maze and found the 2 rose bushes and the 2 towers. It was great. I got a bit panicky when I seemed to be going around in circles and couldn't find a way out but we got through it. Had a pie at the cafe and an enormous piece of sponge cake! YUMMY!!!
Then we rode back to Myrtleford but stopped at the Bright Berry farm for a berry icecream.
About 80kms.
I was suprised when we got home and I hadn't lost any weight. With all that cycling & fresh air.
The weather was great too. Unlike this week of cold & wet.
We stayed at Myrtleford. At Ardens Caravan park in a cabin. Really nice. They had a BBQ area with seating and groups of "Older cyclists" were staying there and using the facilities and having a good time.
Day 1 we cycled to Beechworth. A big 15kms up hill. But a great time coming back down hill. We had lunch at the Beechworth bakery and I had a really nice Snickadoo with blueberries on it. YUM!! That day I got a puncture on a down hill run from Taylor Gap. And Mark's Greenspeed recumbant tyre got a bulge. 91kms. I was sooooo tired. I was asleep by 9pm.
Day 2. We drove to Wangaratta to Dean Woods cycles to get a 16inch tyre for the trike. Then we cycled to Milawa to taste wines and eat cheese. Then back on the rail trail at Tarrawhingie riding to Wang to collect the car and back to Myrtleford. I think that was about 50kms. A nice cruisie day after the big one the day before.
Day 3 Bright. As we cycled to Bright we could see the land getting greener. Bright is a lovely town. We went through a place called EUROBIN, and Porpuncka (where my sister inlaw comes from). We has morning tea at a lovely bakery in Bright. I had a blackberry slice. YUM.
Then we rode to the Maze. Made a wrong turn. Back to Bright to start again.
We managed to get into and out of the maze and found the 2 rose bushes and the 2 towers. It was great. I got a bit panicky when I seemed to be going around in circles and couldn't find a way out but we got through it. Had a pie at the cafe and an enormous piece of sponge cake! YUMMY!!!
Then we rode back to Myrtleford but stopped at the Bright Berry farm for a berry icecream.
About 80kms.
I was suprised when we got home and I hadn't lost any weight. With all that cycling & fresh air.
The weather was great too. Unlike this week of cold & wet.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Another 100 kms!!
Last week I rode another 100 kms.
I tried the 41kms with the fast Inverloch crew and they were too fast for me again/still.
I started 10 minutes before them and they caught me at the 27km mark before Cape. I tried sticking with them but could only stay with them for 2 or 3 kms.
One guy said that I needed a good road bike to keep up. I love my bike!
But I completed 41kms in 90 minutes so that was good.
Having an Australia Day long weekend meant that I rode again on Monday and by the end of Wednesday had done 100kms.
I visited my mum on Tuesday in Melbourne. It was her birthday. She turned 79!
I took her out for lunch, we looked at some shops I drove her to my brother's house where they were preparing a celebration meal for her for dinner. Then I drove home.
I don't get to see my family very much. It is a two hour drive each way. But it was good to visit last week.
I can't wait for "EastLink" to open then I wont have to travel down Springvale Road. It is very busy even at non peak times.
I tried the 41kms with the fast Inverloch crew and they were too fast for me again/still.
I started 10 minutes before them and they caught me at the 27km mark before Cape. I tried sticking with them but could only stay with them for 2 or 3 kms.
One guy said that I needed a good road bike to keep up. I love my bike!
But I completed 41kms in 90 minutes so that was good.
Having an Australia Day long weekend meant that I rode again on Monday and by the end of Wednesday had done 100kms.
I visited my mum on Tuesday in Melbourne. It was her birthday. She turned 79!
I took her out for lunch, we looked at some shops I drove her to my brother's house where they were preparing a celebration meal for her for dinner. Then I drove home.
I don't get to see my family very much. It is a two hour drive each way. But it was good to visit last week.
I can't wait for "EastLink" to open then I wont have to travel down Springvale Road. It is very busy even at non peak times.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
100 kms this week
I have cycled 100kms this week!!! Yipee!!!
I did the 41kms on Tuesday. 33kms on Thursday. And rounded it up to 100 kms today.
On Thursday it was "one of those days" at work where the people were like waves hitting the shore line. Relentless. I finished work at 4pm so by 5pm I was cycling to blow the "sawdust" out of my head. It was really good. It did the 20kms eagles nest return fast and then a slower 13kms "around the block" which is around the outskirts of the town. I was home a watching the news by 6.15pm. Not bad.
Today was hot so I had an easy ride around the streets of town. Twice around. Looking at the housing developments going up and how far and fast the town is spreading. No hills. Just a nice ride. Except for the blue car on Surf Parade that decided that I did not need any road to ride on and overtook me like I was not there. Scarey stuff.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Todays's ride
This morning I set off with a 10 minute head start for the 41km ride Inverloch-Wattlebank-Wonthaggi-Cape Patterson-Inverloch. The regular group leave at 7am and they are FAST.
There were lots of cyclists on the way. I think I saw Councillor Gareth Barlow but I am not sure if it was him or not. He was going in the opposite direction and I saw him on the Korumburra Road and then again on the way to Cape.
The main group caught up with me 25kms into the ride. Between Wonny and Cape. They whooshed past me and said hello. I tried to keep up. I wish. Not likely. Then when I turned at Cape for the coast road there was a head wind and I was very tired. But wait there is more....
Just before the RACV I got hit by a bird!!!
Yes, a bird flew into my arm. I have skin off where the beck hit me (just a spot) and it bled and I screamed!!! I looked back but could not see the bird so I kept cycling.
With the head wind the 41kms took me 1 hour 40 minutes. I was very tired afterwards. I dropped in to Paul the Piemans to let the others know that I had got back OK. In case they were worried about me. They said I did OK. I can do the distance but not the speed.
I know I can do it faster without a head wind.
So I am hoping I can do that on the weekend.
It is much better riding with someone than alone.
There were lots of cyclists on the way. I think I saw Councillor Gareth Barlow but I am not sure if it was him or not. He was going in the opposite direction and I saw him on the Korumburra Road and then again on the way to Cape.
The main group caught up with me 25kms into the ride. Between Wonny and Cape. They whooshed past me and said hello. I tried to keep up. I wish. Not likely. Then when I turned at Cape for the coast road there was a head wind and I was very tired. But wait there is more....
Just before the RACV I got hit by a bird!!!
Yes, a bird flew into my arm. I have skin off where the beck hit me (just a spot) and it bled and I screamed!!! I looked back but could not see the bird so I kept cycling.
With the head wind the 41kms took me 1 hour 40 minutes. I was very tired afterwards. I dropped in to Paul the Piemans to let the others know that I had got back OK. In case they were worried about me. They said I did OK. I can do the distance but not the speed.
I know I can do it faster without a head wind.
So I am hoping I can do that on the weekend.
It is much better riding with someone than alone.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Cycling 3050
I have cycled 100kms this week. Hooray!!!
On Tuesday I cycled with Robyn to collect her work vehicle at the depot. 13kms. Then I went home via Cape and along the coast road. 33kms for the day.
Wednesday and Thursday we met at 7am and rode to Cape and back along the coast road. I did not have to be at work until 10am but they had to be quick rides for me.
Today I just rode 13kms in the wind to make my weeks total up to 100kms!!
My total since I got my bike in March 2007 is 3050kms.
I think that is pretty good for a part time library witch.
I was very tired after riding at 7am and then going to work. Even if they were half days. I dont know how my other half cycles 30kms each way to work and actually works (without a nana nap).
It was really good having Robyn holidaying in town so I had someone to ride with. She kept me motivated. Most people are too fast or too slow for me. But Robyn was great. I find it really hard to be up and cycling at 7am.
I love sleeping.
On Tuesday I cycled with Robyn to collect her work vehicle at the depot. 13kms. Then I went home via Cape and along the coast road. 33kms for the day.
Wednesday and Thursday we met at 7am and rode to Cape and back along the coast road. I did not have to be at work until 10am but they had to be quick rides for me.
Today I just rode 13kms in the wind to make my weeks total up to 100kms!!
My total since I got my bike in March 2007 is 3050kms.
I think that is pretty good for a part time library witch.
I was very tired after riding at 7am and then going to work. Even if they were half days. I dont know how my other half cycles 30kms each way to work and actually works (without a nana nap).
It was really good having Robyn holidaying in town so I had someone to ride with. She kept me motivated. Most people are too fast or too slow for me. But Robyn was great. I find it really hard to be up and cycling at 7am.
I love sleeping.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
My Bike
My Bike is a Merida T2 Speeder. It is a really nice blue. Light and fast...like me. ha ha ha.
In 2007 I travelled 2837 kms on it in almost 10 months.
I have a really comfortable gel seat.
I cycled 55kms yesterday. Inverloch to Kilcunda and return along the Bass Coast Rail Trail with an other girl.
Mitchell House In Wonthaggi is the base of a new cycling group called Women on Wheels or WOW! Yesterday was our first ride. There was supposed to be 3 of us but one said that she was "stuck in traffic in Leongatha".
We are to meet each Tuesday for a ride but the other 2 cannot make it next week so I might just ride around Inverloch.
I did intent to ride the 42km circuit Inverloch-Wattle Bank-Wonthaggi-Cape Patterson-Inverloch this morning at 7am but slept in. Maybe on the weekend.
I have already ridden 88kms this week so I am doing OK.
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