2010 Mileage: 691
After a day off the bike yesterday I did a couple laps in the park tonight after work. My knee was feeling much better thanks to a little rest. I felt good but the temperature was dropping quickly so I decided to make it a short night.
I racked up 43 laps in the Central Park this month. I also rode in weather ranging from about 10 degrees to in the lower 50's, along with plenty of snow and rain. It was definitely a month of easing back into the saddle and I can slowly feel my endurance coming back. I am getting pretty good at looking at weather.com and knowing exactly how many layers I need to be putting on to keep comfortable for riding. This new skill doesn't mean that I am not looking forward to spring time, because trust me I definitely am.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Snow for a Minute
2010 Mileage: 657
I woke up to some crazy snow coming down here in the city. I even got to ride through a couple inches of accumulation on the bike path this morning. It was a little slow riding the road bike but it was still peaceful and made me wish we got more snow here in the city. Two hours after I opened the shop it warmed up and the snow was all gone. My knee was hurting again today so I met with Per for just one lap in the park and then headed home. I'm going to try some exercises Kate gave me to try and fix this knee problem.
I woke up to some crazy snow coming down here in the city. I even got to ride through a couple inches of accumulation on the bike path this morning. It was a little slow riding the road bike but it was still peaceful and made me wish we got more snow here in the city. Two hours after I opened the shop it warmed up and the snow was all gone. My knee was hurting again today so I met with Per for just one lap in the park and then headed home. I'm going to try some exercises Kate gave me to try and fix this knee problem.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
My Day With Leo
2010 Mileage: 639
The temps are supposed to drop in the next few days so I might have some chilly miles and slow days in the shop ahead of me.
Today I wasn't able to get out for the long ride I was planning on because I was busy on the computer wrapping up some work. I was able to get out for 3 laps in the park and 35 miles on the day so that was better than nothing. My knee didn't feel great tonight anyways so a shorter day was probably a good thing. Also the day at home gave me lots of time to hang out with Leo (our cat) and he was acting like he has been seriously neglected. That is not the case (he is spoiled like an only child), but he likes to act that way anytime he has the chance to get lots of attention. Needless to say between key strokes today he got more than enough attention. 
The temps are supposed to drop in the next few days so I might have some chilly miles and slow days in the shop ahead of me.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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2010 Mileage: 604
Another five laps in Central Park tonight for 43 miles on the day. It was a little cooler with temps in the upper 30's but still a nice night to ride. There was a group ride of about fifteen guys that I joined in with for my final half lap. They were holding a good pace around 25mph and I felt good that even at the end of my ride I didn't have trouble keeping my place in the pace line. I wish I would have hooked up with them a little earlier in my ride and it would have made today's miles go a lot quicker (literally, I averaged just under 18mph on the day). It is amazing what a difference drafting can make.
The number of cyclists (not commuters and delivery guys) in the park was more than I have seen since I got back on the bike after New Year's. I wonder if that is a sign that Spring is approaching. The snow in the forecast for Saturday would probably contradict my previous line of reasoning.
Another five laps in Central Park tonight for 43 miles on the day. It was a little cooler with temps in the upper 30's but still a nice night to ride. There was a group ride of about fifteen guys that I joined in with for my final half lap. They were holding a good pace around 25mph and I felt good that even at the end of my ride I didn't have trouble keeping my place in the pace line. I wish I would have hooked up with them a little earlier in my ride and it would have made today's miles go a lot quicker (literally, I averaged just under 18mph on the day). It is amazing what a difference drafting can make.
The number of cyclists (not commuters and delivery guys) in the park was more than I have seen since I got back on the bike after New Year's. I wonder if that is a sign that Spring is approaching. The snow in the forecast for Saturday would probably contradict my previous line of reasoning.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Lovely Weather
2010 Mileage: 561
We had a lovely (I am being sarcastic and actually mean soggy) day here in New York City.
Along with the rain came slightly warmer weather so when the rain stopped right as I was leaving work it made for some pretty nice riding. My gear was still soaked from the ride to the shop in the morning but with the weather in the 50's it didn't bother me too much. I wanted to take advantage of the warm weather and did 5 laps in the park for 50 miles on the day. It is amazing how relative warm is. I dreaded temperatures dropping in to the low 50's in the fall and now I cherish them. I didn't even have a bottle with me which was probably a bad idea but I felt good tonight and think I may be on the verge of getting back in shape (although "in shape" is very relative as well).
We had a lovely (I am being sarcastic and actually mean soggy) day here in New York City.
Along with the rain came slightly warmer weather so when the rain stopped right as I was leaving work it made for some pretty nice riding. My gear was still soaked from the ride to the shop in the morning but with the weather in the 50's it didn't bother me too much. I wanted to take advantage of the warm weather and did 5 laps in the park for 50 miles on the day. It is amazing how relative warm is. I dreaded temperatures dropping in to the low 50's in the fall and now I cherish them. I didn't even have a bottle with me which was probably a bad idea but I felt good tonight and think I may be on the verge of getting back in shape (although "in shape" is very relative as well).
Saturday, January 23, 2010
I Didn't Fall
2010 Mileage: 501
Last night Lindsay met me at the shop after work and we wandered up to Central Park for some ice skating. It was a fun hour of skating and Lindsay even did a little showing off as you can see below. Her spins can be a little more impressive (I can vouch for this fact) but she had to stop them a little prematurely due to the fact that she was wearing a skirt.
I am not nearly as impressive but I managed to not fall and I didn't even need to hold Lindsay's hand the whole time to accomplish this feat.
Today was another day with Linz. We met with my Uncle Roy, Aunt Joelle and cousins Liz and Matt for a very nice lunch. It was great to see them and we also got the tour of Matt's new apartment on the Upper West Side. We then walked across Central Park to Crate and Barrel for more wedding registering. I am considering going out for a ride tonight but that is going to require I get some motivation very soon here.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Commuter Cross #3
2010 Mileage: 496
Tonight was back onto the cyclocross bike for more stair running and hay bail barriers with Luca and Per in Riverside Park. I felt much stronger than on the first two of these rides. I also managed to keep my cell phone safely zipped in my pocket this ride. I ended up with 36 miles on the day between the Riverside Park riding, a few laps in Central Park and my commute.
Tomorrow night will be one year since Lindsay and I got engaged. We are planning on heading back to Wollman Rink for some ice skating and then out to dinner after. I am excited for our night out together and I just hope I can manage not to fall out on the ice.
Tonight was back onto the cyclocross bike for more stair running and hay bail barriers with Luca and Per in Riverside Park. I felt much stronger than on the first two of these rides. I also managed to keep my cell phone safely zipped in my pocket this ride. I ended up with 36 miles on the day between the Riverside Park riding, a few laps in Central Park and my commute.
Tomorrow night will be one year since Lindsay and I got engaged. We are planning on heading back to Wollman Rink for some ice skating and then out to dinner after. I am excited for our night out together and I just hope I can manage not to fall out on the ice.
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