2024 edition 31/31

[stb222]

7/8
2:00 Sabotage
Always fun flying down a trail (this is a downhill +15 MPH), and finding a large rock right in your normal line. While that pile of loose rocks to the left was put there so an XC racer didn't kill themselves during the race, the misplaced rock did not seem to come from any obvious location and it would seem was placed there on purpose. Really would have f'ed someone up. Found another one not far from here that was equally as suspicious.

 

[xtrpureguts]

First week done

 

[ekuhn]

Behind on posting as I was trying to enjoy the weekend. Rode all 4 of my bikes and had one of the best times with my nephews on the 5th. Also remember to charge your lights if you're going to ride at night.

 

[Patrick]

7/8
2:00 Sabotage
Always fun flying down a trail (this is a downhill +15 MPH), and finding a large rock right in your normal line. While that pile of loose rocks to the left was put there so an XC racer didn't kill themselves during the race, the misplaced rock did not seem to come from any obvious location and it would seem was placed there on purpose. Really would have f'ed someone up. Found another one not far from here that was equally as suspicious.
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Bears rolling them over?

 

[stb222]

Bears rolling them over?

Seems unlikely in this case, but maybe? Have never heard of any one seeing a bear here

 

[chemgirl]

8/31
Explored Bellplain for the first time. Check that one off the list. ✔️
It is incredibly humid down here. This weather really makes me miss the west coast.
Pulled a tick off me after the ride, but I don't think it was a Lone Star so I should be good.

 

[Juggernaut]

8/31 - it was as close to a temperature Goldilocks hour as I could get. 😇

 

[Granogued]

8/31

 

[Frank]

I know I’m out but I still want to play.

 

[dvaidya]

 

[Purl]

It was a tough one. For some reason I woke up and started my day at 2:30 AM! Body just said your up. Been trying to get atleast 10 miles in each day but bare minimum will do today. Saw @Granogued for a short lap and rode the rest with some local friends.

 

[GSTim]

8/31

 

[Mahnken]

8/31. Made it out before sunset! Barely...

 

[iman29]

7/8/2024
8/31
1:53

For the first time in forever I actually got to ride on my wedding anniversary.! Wife ended up having to work (no paid time off) but I still took the day anyway. We were doing dinner and a movie later on anyway.

Leaving the house I decided that going back to the nice shady Columbia trail would
Be a better recovery after yesterdays steamer but I was shocked to see that my legs felt great and my fatigue wasn’t that bad since I slept well. I had all intentions of turning around after 30 minutes for just an hour ride but that turned into “let me see if I can make it 14 miles out and 14 back and then just circle the neighborhood to round up to 29 miles - a mile for each year.

I only had one bottle with me so it was lucky some middle school kids had a little home lemondade stand adjacent to the trail. I stopped on the way back and gave them $5 to fill my bottle.

While not as horrible out as yesterday I was glad I stayed out of the sun not sure I could have done the extra time and distance out on the road.

Cheers to 29 years!

https://strava.app.link/5LrHSmnY4Kb

 

[Frank]

7/8/2024
8/31
1:53

For the first time in forever I actually got to ride on my wedding anniversary.! Wife ended up having to work (no paid time off) but I still took the day anyway. We were doing dinner and a movie later on anyway.

Leaving the house I decided that going back to the nice shady Columbia trail would
Be a better recovery after yesterdays steamer but I was shocked to see that my legs felt great and my fatigue wasn’t that bad since I slept well. I had all intentions of turning around after 30 minutes for just an hour ride but that turned into “let me see if I can make it 14 miles out and 14 back and then just circle the neighborhood to round up to 29 miles - a mile for each year.

I only had one bottle with me so it was lucky some middle school kids had a little home lemondade stand adjacent to the trail. I stopped on the way back and gave them $5 to fill my bottle.

While not as horrible out as yesterday I was glad I stayed out of the sun not sure I could have done the extra time and distance out on the road.

Cheers to 29 years!

https://strava.app.link/5LrHSmnY4Kb

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Happy anniversary!!

 

[xtrpureguts]

Day 8/31. First night ride in a while

 

[stb222]

7/9
1:42 Mugged in the Face
This vine caught me right in the mouth and couldnt see it because right after a S turn between the tree and stump.

Luckily wasn't going fast but it did cut/bruise my lip.

I will spare you the bloody teeth picture.
Also, cleared roughly 197 spider webs with my face/helmet. I may have yelled after a few. Deadly humidity in the woods, may have to road it tomorrow.

 

[iman29]

7/9/2023
9/31
1:06

Late night and back online for work meant only minimum ride time this morning. At 7:30am it was actually a nice fog/mist cover since I live in a small valley. Felt good until the sun broke through but I was already only 10 minutes from home. Schweddy mess and I didn’t even do any effort.

Will see if I can get up before going to the office the next few days or save it for after work.

https://strava.app.link/LwLXuD4J5Kb

 

[ekuhn]

This is where 31/31 gets tricky. Holiday week last week, time off, etc. allows more time in the schedule. This week, life goes on and the responsibilities don't stop. Charged my lights because I know I'll be riding in the dark a lot more.

First Sluice Gate is in, they are now onto the second.

 

[GSTim]

9/31
It's about this point that I question why I'm doing this. 😁