"Originally":
413 = Carolina-Crossroads + Bunn-Warmer + Benson-Mule-Pull
_ _ _ _ _ (but the BW and the BMP would have been in-the-bank by now)
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102 = Capitol-Bailey
102 = Get 'er Dunn
102 = The "Adrian Hands" (hmmn, maybe I need to talk to Jerry about that route)
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More later?
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
NC Rando Math -- Part 1
413 = 100 + Egypt-Mtn + Bahama-Beach
413 = 111 + Carolina-Crossroads + Capitol-Bailey
413 = 106 + Triple-L + Bahama-Beach
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More later?
413 = 111 + Carolina-Crossroads + Capitol-Bailey
413 = 106 + Triple-L + Bahama-Beach
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More later?
Monday, November 19, 2012
Nov-17: Hope Springs Eternal 140-km Perm-Pop
Not much to type.
Headwind outbound.
At least it was sunny.
Tailwind inbound.
But high, thin, milky clouds blocked much of the heat of the sun.
Learned that Wayne + I have one cycling friend in common.
Due to past MS-150 experiences.
We chatted about MS-150 experiences for quite a while / distance.
(Probably know more than one person from MS experiences, but we didn't go into it.)
Don't know what Wayne + Mick might have chatted about.
Couldn't really hear through the wind.
Don't recall what Mick + I chatted about.
Well ... I do recall Mick mentioning the traffic.
55 minute stop in Spring Hope.
The view from the Fowler Rd ridge-line was nice.
Perry's Pond looked good.
Next week, the Party-Pop riders will have the opportunity to see both -- twice.
My favorite spot for views remains along Paul Sledge Rd.
Next week, the Party-Brevet riders will have the opportunity to see -- twice.
(They'll also see the same things the Party-Pop riders see.)
We set a new record for longest elapsed time on this course.
I seem to be losing what little "edge" of fitness and speed that I had.
I think I need more rides that are about doing the ride.
Rather than riding somewhere to eat.
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Nov-17:
--> Hope Springs Eternal 140-km Perm-Pop -->; 105.1 m.; est. 6h57 in-motion; 15.1 mph; HSE elapsed time: 7h45.
After this ride, I have 99 career rides that are / were at least 100-miles long. I'll get one more 100-plus-miler this year (if'n I stay alive, my equipment doesn't fail, etc., etc., etc.).
Headwind outbound.
At least it was sunny.
Tailwind inbound.
But high, thin, milky clouds blocked much of the heat of the sun.
Learned that Wayne + I have one cycling friend in common.
Due to past MS-150 experiences.
We chatted about MS-150 experiences for quite a while / distance.
(Probably know more than one person from MS experiences, but we didn't go into it.)
Don't know what Wayne + Mick might have chatted about.
Couldn't really hear through the wind.
Don't recall what Mick + I chatted about.
Well ... I do recall Mick mentioning the traffic.
55 minute stop in Spring Hope.
The view from the Fowler Rd ridge-line was nice.
Perry's Pond looked good.
Next week, the Party-Pop riders will have the opportunity to see both -- twice.
My favorite spot for views remains along Paul Sledge Rd.
Next week, the Party-Brevet riders will have the opportunity to see -- twice.
(They'll also see the same things the Party-Pop riders see.)
We set a new record for longest elapsed time on this course.
I seem to be losing what little "edge" of fitness and speed that I had.
I think I need more rides that are about doing the ride.
Rather than riding somewhere to eat.
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Nov-17:
--> Hope Springs Eternal 140-km Perm-Pop -->; 105.1 m.; est. 6h57 in-motion; 15.1 mph; HSE elapsed time: 7h45.
Q-1 tot: _22 rides; 1,610.3 m; 108h42; 14.8 mph; _1947 RUSA kms.
Q-2 tot: _29 rides; 2,711.5 m; 182h48; 14.8 mph; _2700 RUSA kms.
Q-3 tot: _32 rides; 2,958.9 m; 197h17; 15.0 mph; _2983 RUSA kms.
Oct tot: _10 rides; __868.8 m; _58h45; 14.8 mph; _1089 RUSA kms.
Nov tot: __5 rides; __518.3 m; _34h11; 15.2 mph; __662 RUSA kms.
YTD tot: _98 rides; 8,667.8 m; 581h43; 14.9 mph; _9381 RUSA kms. After this ride, I have 99 career rides that are / were at least 100-miles long. I'll get one more 100-plus-miler this year (if'n I stay alive, my equipment doesn't fail, etc., etc., etc.).
Monday, November 12, 2012
Nov-11: Three Steps OEO 209-km Perm
I'll skip how a ride went from 2 riders to possibly only 1 to 6 plus another doing Hope Springs Eternal and yet another doing the Bunn Warmer plus a late addition for OakElmOak to 7 doing OEO and 1 doing BW. I'll just note it was an impressive crowd: everyone except the route owner and me have done multiple 1200's and/or 1000's. Mick and I have not gone beyond 600. And Mick and I are also the slowest.
Three Steps:
1. MaryF reaches 10-thousand RUSA kms for the year. Adding to her impressive list of randonneuring and RAAM and other UltraMarathonCycling accomplishments, about 40-kms into the ride, Mary reached the 10-thousand RUSA credit kms for the year (all she needed was to then complete the ride and get credit). It was decided that Hopkins was close enough to the 10K point; we stopped and took a pic to commemorate the first NC randonneuse to become a 10K-Hound:
2. BryanR mixed it up with TimL for the CL sprints, and later paid the price. I think Bryan may have snuck the first one; after that, and being on his home turf, Tim allowed no more such silliness as he picked it up from way out -- e.g., half-a-mile or more before the CLs -- and deterred any save the most foolish to contest the issue. Bryan was the only one foolish enough. He posted on Facebook that he couldn't keep up with the rest of the crew in the later 1/3 of the ride. I thought he was unable to keep up with himself. On the other hand, he has been trying to convince me that he is slower than me this year. This was the second ride in 8 weeks where he made his statement on the road, drifting backward. I will need more evidence before I am convinced.
3. Getting back into the environs of Raleigh, Ian was behind me on one of the climbs on Buffaloe Rd. As we crested the ridge, he told me he was going to "bomb the descent" and came around. I decided to change gears from 39/15 to 50/11, try to grab Ian's wheel, and see what would happen. Well, in about 7 pedal strokes, I had his wheel, and then had to sit up and use the air-brake and also feathered the front brake once. Coming to the bottom of the decline, I did NOT waste my momentum and hit the pedals hard, and passed Ian on the immediately following incline. Where was the "bomb" part, Ian?
4. Okay, so I need more than three easy steps. At the finish, Mick revealed that he had crossed the 15-thousand RUSA credit kilometer mark late in the ride. That makes Mick (this year) and TimL (last year) the only two North Carolinians to exceed 15K kms in a single calendar year.
5. Some of us left immediately on completing the ride. Tim to drive back to Wilson (he had noted earlier in the day that Elm City, the turn-around for this perm, is only about 5-miles from where he lives); Wayne to drive to Durham; I had another 9-mile commute to ride, and didn't want to do ALL of it in the dark (only had to do 83% of it in the dark). The others waited for Bryan and got another group photo at the finish:
Summary: beautiful mid-November day with great companions on a pretty darn nice route. What more could one ask for?
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Nov-11:
--> OakElmOak 209-km Perm -->; 148.1 m.; 9h39 in-motion; 15.3 mph; OEO elapsed time: 10h15.
Q-1 tot: _22 rides; 1,610.3 m; 108h42; 14.8 mph; _1947 RUSA kms.
Three Steps:
1. MaryF reaches 10-thousand RUSA kms for the year. Adding to her impressive list of randonneuring and RAAM and other UltraMarathonCycling accomplishments, about 40-kms into the ride, Mary reached the 10-thousand RUSA credit kms for the year (all she needed was to then complete the ride and get credit). It was decided that Hopkins was close enough to the 10K point; we stopped and took a pic to commemorate the first NC randonneuse to become a 10K-Hound:
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| L to R: IanH, StevenA, me, Mary, BryanR, TimL, MickH. Interestingly, all the current and past 10K-Hounds are on one side of Mary, and those not are on the other side. Serendiptious grouping. WayneC behind the camera. (Photo originally on Mary's Facebook page.) |
3. Getting back into the environs of Raleigh, Ian was behind me on one of the climbs on Buffaloe Rd. As we crested the ridge, he told me he was going to "bomb the descent" and came around. I decided to change gears from 39/15 to 50/11, try to grab Ian's wheel, and see what would happen. Well, in about 7 pedal strokes, I had his wheel, and then had to sit up and use the air-brake and also feathered the front brake once. Coming to the bottom of the decline, I did NOT waste my momentum and hit the pedals hard, and passed Ian on the immediately following incline. Where was the "bomb" part, Ian?
4. Okay, so I need more than three easy steps. At the finish, Mick revealed that he had crossed the 15-thousand RUSA credit kilometer mark late in the ride. That makes Mick (this year) and TimL (last year) the only two North Carolinians to exceed 15K kms in a single calendar year.
5. Some of us left immediately on completing the ride. Tim to drive back to Wilson (he had noted earlier in the day that Elm City, the turn-around for this perm, is only about 5-miles from where he lives); Wayne to drive to Durham; I had another 9-mile commute to ride, and didn't want to do ALL of it in the dark (only had to do 83% of it in the dark). The others waited for Bryan and got another group photo at the finish:
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| This photo also was originally published on Mary's Facebook page, with a caption explaining that Bryan, Mick, Mary and Ian were in the photo, but that Wayne and Tim had to leave before the photo. I was not mentioned. I guess I didn't "count", even though I was the one that had advised Mary of the ride; sniff, sniff. (StevenA only did the 108-km Bunn Warmer, so he obviously didn't "count" -- Steven did capture and post on Facebook a couple of my favorite parts of the BW/HSE/OEO course.) |
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Nov-11:
--> OakElmOak 209-km Perm -->; 148.1 m.; 9h39 in-motion; 15.3 mph; OEO elapsed time: 10h15.
Q-1 tot: _22 rides; 1,610.3 m; 108h42; 14.8 mph; _1947 RUSA kms.
Q-2 tot: _29 rides; 2,711.5 m; 182h48; 14.8 mph; _2700 RUSA kms.
Q-3 tot: _32 rides; 2,958.9 m; 197h17; 15.0 mph; _2983 RUSA kms.
Oct tot: _10 rides; __868.8 m; _58h45; 14.8 mph; _1089 RUSA kms.
Nov tot: __3 rides; __339.1 m; _22h19; 15.2 mph; __419 RUSA kms.
YTD tot: _96 rides; 8,488.6 m; 569h51; 14.9 mph; _9138 RUSA kms.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
The Return of Iva "the Hawk"
Since mid-August, Iva has been on a reduced athletic programme.
Today was perfect for his second outdoors ride in nearly three months.
Iva, "Mallet", Iva's spin class friend ShaneB and I met at PUE at 1000.
Actually, we need to talk to Shane.
We leave at the designated time -- NOT we arrive at the designated time.
However, with the temp nearly 60F by 1000, it mattered not.
The parking lot at PUE is protected from most winds by trees and burms.
In autumn temps, early morning breezes, and plenty of sunshine,
It is almost perfect -- as in "I don't need to move from here for HOURS" perfect.
We did a standard route of many groups and individuals that gather and start their rides from PUE.
To "the marina" via Carpenter Pond, Doc Nichols and of course Baptist roads.
The Mallet and I led most of the way to "the marina".
I noticed no climbs nor any negative stuff.
The chatting overwhelmed all.
Iva and Shane were likewise engaged in "serious" conversation just behind us.
Perhaps they noticed no climbs nor any negative stuff.
It was a glorious day!
Especially if one was in the direct sunlight.
The sunshine was stronger than the slight breezes that occasionally were in our face.
The sunshine and warmth overpowered any chilly moments in shaded places.
We took a break at the edge of Falls Lake, deep into the state recreational area.
Surrounded on three side by the water.
The lake looked good, but no one wanted to take a swim.
Something about the likely chill in the water.
I should mention that another cyclist was stopped at the same vantage point when we arrived.
I-pod ear-plugs in place and in his own little world.
I tried to attract his attention as we approached the picnic table at which he sat.
Apparently the music was too loud or his concentration too great.
He heard not our "hello's".
But a minute or two later, he was quite startled to find four others standing within a few feet.
After several minutes, we started our trip back to PUE, intending to retrace out path exactly.
But on the incline on Carpenter Pond, approaching Hickory Grove Rd,
Iva acknowledged that he'd like to back off the pace a bit.
And when I suggested we take the alternate route back, and remove a couple climbs,
He jumped on the idea.
Iva ended up leading the line on Norwood Rd.
I think because the Mallet and Shane, esp. the Mallet, were intent on making a wrong turn.
Settled in behind Iva, I noticed that he seemed to be working a bit harder than seemed necessary.
So I went around, telling him to suck my wheel.
And of course, suffering from short-term memory loss, or having a short attention span,
I forgot why I had taken the lead, and immediately upped the pace.
I watched the shadow beside / behind me, and kept hoping that it was Iva.
I'm reasonably confident that Paul and Shane would have backed off their paces
And stayed with Iva had I drifted off the front.
But we all stayed together, getting in a good loosening up of the legs on Norwood Rd.
That is my story, anyway. I'll be sticking to it.
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Nov-10:
--> PUE: "the marina" and back -->; 50.7 m.; 3h04 in-motion; 16.5 mph.
Q-1 tot: _22 rides; 1,610.3 m; 108h42; 14.8 mph; _1947 RUSA kms.
Today was perfect for his second outdoors ride in nearly three months.
Iva, "Mallet", Iva's spin class friend ShaneB and I met at PUE at 1000.
Actually, we need to talk to Shane.
We leave at the designated time -- NOT we arrive at the designated time.
However, with the temp nearly 60F by 1000, it mattered not.
The parking lot at PUE is protected from most winds by trees and burms.
In autumn temps, early morning breezes, and plenty of sunshine,
It is almost perfect -- as in "I don't need to move from here for HOURS" perfect.
We did a standard route of many groups and individuals that gather and start their rides from PUE.
To "the marina" via Carpenter Pond, Doc Nichols and of course Baptist roads.
The Mallet and I led most of the way to "the marina".
I noticed no climbs nor any negative stuff.
The chatting overwhelmed all.
Iva and Shane were likewise engaged in "serious" conversation just behind us.
Perhaps they noticed no climbs nor any negative stuff.
It was a glorious day!
Especially if one was in the direct sunlight.
The sunshine was stronger than the slight breezes that occasionally were in our face.
The sunshine and warmth overpowered any chilly moments in shaded places.
We took a break at the edge of Falls Lake, deep into the state recreational area.
Surrounded on three side by the water.
The lake looked good, but no one wanted to take a swim.
Something about the likely chill in the water.
I should mention that another cyclist was stopped at the same vantage point when we arrived.
I-pod ear-plugs in place and in his own little world.
I tried to attract his attention as we approached the picnic table at which he sat.
Apparently the music was too loud or his concentration too great.
He heard not our "hello's".
But a minute or two later, he was quite startled to find four others standing within a few feet.
After several minutes, we started our trip back to PUE, intending to retrace out path exactly.
But on the incline on Carpenter Pond, approaching Hickory Grove Rd,
Iva acknowledged that he'd like to back off the pace a bit.
And when I suggested we take the alternate route back, and remove a couple climbs,
He jumped on the idea.
Iva ended up leading the line on Norwood Rd.
I think because the Mallet and Shane, esp. the Mallet, were intent on making a wrong turn.
Settled in behind Iva, I noticed that he seemed to be working a bit harder than seemed necessary.
So I went around, telling him to suck my wheel.
And of course, suffering from short-term memory loss, or having a short attention span,
I forgot why I had taken the lead, and immediately upped the pace.
I watched the shadow beside / behind me, and kept hoping that it was Iva.
I'm reasonably confident that Paul and Shane would have backed off their paces
And stayed with Iva had I drifted off the front.
But we all stayed together, getting in a good loosening up of the legs on Norwood Rd.
That is my story, anyway. I'll be sticking to it.
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Nov-10:
--> PUE: "the marina" and back -->; 50.7 m.; 3h04 in-motion; 16.5 mph.
Q-1 tot: _22 rides; 1,610.3 m; 108h42; 14.8 mph; _1947 RUSA kms.
Q-2 tot: _29 rides; 2,711.5 m; 182h48; 14.8 mph; _2700 RUSA kms.
Q-3 tot: _32 rides; 2,958.9 m; 197h17; 15.0 mph; _2983 RUSA kms.
Oct tot: _10 rides; __868.8 m; _58h45; 14.8 mph; _1089 RUSA kms.
Nov tot: __2 rides; __156.5 m; _12h38; 15.1 mph; __210 RUSA kms.
YTD tot: _95 rides; 8,340.5 m; 560h10; 14.9 mph; _8929 RUSA kms.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
The Dark Monster
According to the US Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications, Raleigh, NC:
Sunrise Sunday, Nov-11 -- 6:47 am. Civil twilight -- 6:20 am.
Sunset Sunday, Nov-11 -- 5:10 pm. Civil twilight -- 5:37 pm.
Yes, it is definitely the time of the year that, when doing a 200+ km ride, I, and many others in the NC-rando community, race "the dark monster" from the first pedal stroke. Just keep pedaling, and no messing around at controls.
Each permanent from now until at least early March-2013 will be a repeat of the "race".
That's pretty much part of the deal here. In the summer, back-off the pace to help stay cool. In the winter, no messing around.
If I were in certain parts of the country (+ world), I wouldn't need to race the dark-monster.
There would be no way I could beat it.
In certain other parts of the country, I wouldn't need to race the dark-monster, either.
Because I wouldn't ride in the conditions prevalent in those parts.
Sunrise Sunday, Nov-11 -- 6:47 am. Civil twilight -- 6:20 am.
Sunset Sunday, Nov-11 -- 5:10 pm. Civil twilight -- 5:37 pm.
Yes, it is definitely the time of the year that, when doing a 200+ km ride, I, and many others in the NC-rando community, race "the dark monster" from the first pedal stroke. Just keep pedaling, and no messing around at controls.
Each permanent from now until at least early March-2013 will be a repeat of the "race".
That's pretty much part of the deal here. In the summer, back-off the pace to help stay cool. In the winter, no messing around.
If I were in certain parts of the country (+ world), I wouldn't need to race the dark-monster.
There would be no way I could beat it.
In certain other parts of the country, I wouldn't need to race the dark-monster, either.
Because I wouldn't ride in the conditions prevalent in those parts.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Nov-03: Last Daylight Savings Ride of 2012
Egypt Mtn 210-km Permanent
I arrived about 4 minutes before the scheduled start.
Ricochet was there. Anxious, excited, a bit bouncy.
Bob was there. Completely calm.
R-squared was not there.
While doing cards and waivers in the dark, Rick arrived.
Funny thing: there were no lights on in the CVS parking lot.
I hadn't noticed that the week before.
Robert assured me it had been the case.
We started at least five minutes late, maybe more.
It was daylight by 7:20 or 7:25.
It was also cold.
The thermometer in my confuser indicated 33F when an hour or more into the ride.
The low creek valleys off Sims Bridge Rd just north of the Tar River
Were bathed in frosted grass.
It was almost as riding past snow-banks,
As one felt the lower temps passing each frosted section.
My fingers and feet were cold.
I recalled that I had two bread-bags in the breast pocket of my shell.
Bread bags over jersey work gloves worked great.
The wind was immediately blocked and my fingers quickly warmed.
My feet were a different matter.
Robert mentioned that he had a couple more bread bags with him.
Nope. I'm not stopping until I get to Epsom.
Even before Epsom, my feet were warming.
In Edwards Grocery, I took my shoes off and put my stockinged feet on the floor.
Feet and shoes were reasonably warm when we left Epsom.
During the above time-frame, R^2 remarked once or twice that he wished
That he had remembered his ear covers.
Ricochet seemed warmly encapsuled.
I later noted complete neoprine shoes covers.
I recall no remarks from Bob regarding the chill.
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The 10 miles from Drewry to Warrenton is my favorite section of the ride.
Several creeks to cross.
Nice foot-hill type valleys on either side of the ridge road.
Horses, cattle, sheep in the fields.
Some very nice color on the trees, too.
Nice vistas also on Tower Rd and Jones Chapel Rd.
Also Sims Bridge Rd and Gillburg-Bobbitt Rd are nice.
Not much scenery on Dick Smith Rd, nor Egypt Mtn Rd.
Each is essentially a tree-tunnel.
The llamas at "the llama house" had been well distributed about their allotted area in the morning.
However, fewer of them were visible in the afternoon.
R^2 had legs all day, of course.
He also remembered to bring his camera with him from Wilmington.
But forgot to turn it off, and since getting run over by a car, the auto-shut-off no longer works.
Rick also admitted, late in the ride, that he forgot which ride we were doing,
Or where this one started.
He first went to the start for Byron's Leesville-Leasburg-Leesville route.
Then realized he was at the wrong place.
That explained his late arrival in the morning.
There was no explanation for my being later than planned.
Ricochet had better legs today than a week ago.
He and Rick left me well behind on Egypt Mtn and Olivet Church roads.
My legs did come around late in the ride.
I covered the last 16.2 miles in 54 minutes.
That includes the three non-trivial inclines of Ghoston, Peed + Mt. Vernon Ch Rd.
[Some think those are trivial inclines. Foo on them. ;-) ]
Bob's ride can best be explained by his two comments at the end of the ride:
Even before dismounting, he said in a rather tired by determined voice, "R-35."
As he signed his card, he commented, "this route has a lot more climbs than I remembered."
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Q-1 tot: _22 rides; 1,610.3 m; 108h42; 14.8 mph; _1947 RUSA kms.
Meaning that I have completed at least 98 different rides that were at least 98 miles long.
I arrived about 4 minutes before the scheduled start.
Ricochet was there. Anxious, excited, a bit bouncy.
Bob was there. Completely calm.
R-squared was not there.
While doing cards and waivers in the dark, Rick arrived.
Funny thing: there were no lights on in the CVS parking lot.
I hadn't noticed that the week before.
Robert assured me it had been the case.
We started at least five minutes late, maybe more.
It was daylight by 7:20 or 7:25.
It was also cold.
The thermometer in my confuser indicated 33F when an hour or more into the ride.
The low creek valleys off Sims Bridge Rd just north of the Tar River
Were bathed in frosted grass.
It was almost as riding past snow-banks,
As one felt the lower temps passing each frosted section.
My fingers and feet were cold.
I recalled that I had two bread-bags in the breast pocket of my shell.
Bread bags over jersey work gloves worked great.
The wind was immediately blocked and my fingers quickly warmed.
My feet were a different matter.
Robert mentioned that he had a couple more bread bags with him.
Nope. I'm not stopping until I get to Epsom.
Even before Epsom, my feet were warming.
In Edwards Grocery, I took my shoes off and put my stockinged feet on the floor.
Feet and shoes were reasonably warm when we left Epsom.
During the above time-frame, R^2 remarked once or twice that he wished
That he had remembered his ear covers.
Ricochet seemed warmly encapsuled.
I later noted complete neoprine shoes covers.
I recall no remarks from Bob regarding the chill.
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The 10 miles from Drewry to Warrenton is my favorite section of the ride.
Several creeks to cross.
Nice foot-hill type valleys on either side of the ridge road.
Horses, cattle, sheep in the fields.
Some very nice color on the trees, too.
Nice vistas also on Tower Rd and Jones Chapel Rd.
Also Sims Bridge Rd and Gillburg-Bobbitt Rd are nice.
Not much scenery on Dick Smith Rd, nor Egypt Mtn Rd.
Each is essentially a tree-tunnel.
The llamas at "the llama house" had been well distributed about their allotted area in the morning.
However, fewer of them were visible in the afternoon.
R^2 had legs all day, of course.
He also remembered to bring his camera with him from Wilmington.
But forgot to turn it off, and since getting run over by a car, the auto-shut-off no longer works.
Rick also admitted, late in the ride, that he forgot which ride we were doing,
Or where this one started.
He first went to the start for Byron's Leesville-Leasburg-Leesville route.
Then realized he was at the wrong place.
That explained his late arrival in the morning.
There was no explanation for my being later than planned.
Ricochet had better legs today than a week ago.
He and Rick left me well behind on Egypt Mtn and Olivet Church roads.
My legs did come around late in the ride.
I covered the last 16.2 miles in 54 minutes.
That includes the three non-trivial inclines of Ghoston, Peed + Mt. Vernon Ch Rd.
[Some think those are trivial inclines. Foo on them. ;-) ]
Bob's ride can best be explained by his two comments at the end of the ride:
Even before dismounting, he said in a rather tired by determined voice, "R-35."
As he signed his card, he commented, "this route has a lot more climbs than I remembered."
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Nov-03:
--> Egypt Mtn 210-km perm -->; 140.3 m.; est. 9h34 in-motion; 14.7 mph; EM elapsed time: 10h36.
--> Egypt Mtn 210-km perm -->; 140.3 m.; est. 9h34 in-motion; 14.7 mph; EM elapsed time: 10h36.
Q-1 tot: _22 rides; 1,610.3 m; 108h42; 14.8 mph; _1947 RUSA kms.
Q-2 tot: _29 rides; 2,711.5 m; 182h48; 14.8 mph; _2700 RUSA kms.
Q-3 tot: _32 rides; 2,958.9 m; 197h17; 15.0 mph; _2983 RUSA kms.
Oct tot: _10 rides; __868.8 m; _58h45; 14.8 mph; _1089 RUSA kms.
Nov tot: __1 rides; __105.8 m; __9h34; 14.7 mph; __210 RUSA kms.
YTD tot: _94 rides; 8,289.8 m; 557h07; 14.9 mph; _8929 RUSA kms. - After this ride, Ricochet Robert has 9089 RUSA credit kms this year.
- Bob has R-35. He continues to lead the NC-2010-rookie-class on that stat.
- I have R-28.
- Ricochet Robert has R-14. I don't know if he leads the NC-2011-rookie-class on that.
- Rick has R-9, which he started on Egypt Mtn in March. Nine is enough to start counting. Also, he has plans to do a perm while in Florida for the entire month of January, so ... he's counting.
Eddington Cycling Number:
After this ride: 98. Meaning that I have completed at least 98 different rides that were at least 98 miles long.
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