Yet another bike goal reached just before year's end

[melaniesuzanne]

Sometime back in the summer when I started biking regularly, I thought it would be a fun activity for Hubbyfink and me to ride out to Purcellville, stay in a B&B, and ride back home the following day. I mean, it's nearly 23 miles from our house to the end of the trail; there's no way we could possibly ride there and back!

Except, we can. Or rather, I can. And did. Today. As part of my race to ride the distance to Mom's house before Rose's and my six month anniversary, I hopped on the bike and rode the 45.95 mile round trip to Purcellville and back. According to my new computer, the trip (minus stops) took three hours, fifty minutes (the full trip time was just over four and a half hours). Less than five miles shy of fifty miles, y'all. I'll totally be riding half centuries with ease next year. But first, I need to chase down that 850 miles by January 11.

I took lots of pictures and have some shout outs for great gear which will go up in a separate post.

Comments

[melebeth]

You are freaking amazing.

[melaniesuzanne.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks. I'm moving pretty gingerly right now. I hope I can move tomorrow. :)

[kass-rants.livejournal.com]

You inspire me! I'm not a cyclist, but I think about Bob and I kayaking to a B&B and staying over all the time. By the end of the season, I was still too weak to paddle for longer than an hour. But you inspire me. Thanks!

[melaniesuzanne.livejournal.com]

I know you'll be able to build up the strength next year. We'll both reach for the stars in 2012. :)

[psalite.livejournal.com]

Cool .So how many more miles to reach 850?

[melaniesuzanne.livejournal.com]

108.61. Considering the weather forecast for next weekend, I don't think I'll make it. But I'm going to try.

Edited to add: Huh. I just checked the forecast again, and now we're supposed to get sun and a temp of 56F on Saturday. It's looking more possible. :)