The cycling thread
Aug 18, 2013, 4:20 pm
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I rode with the Contender shop this morning here in SLC:
http://www.strava.com/activities/75667296
We had about 25 people, and it was probably the best, most organized, and most scenic group ride I've ever done. And I didn't get dropped
Actually for a while I somehow got ahead of the group and pulled over to wait for them (I think that's a good problem to have).
A little climbing, but certainly not as extreme as yesterday. My legs were quite angry this morning.
http://www.strava.com/activities/75667296
We had about 25 people, and it was probably the best, most organized, and most scenic group ride I've ever done. And I didn't get dropped
Actually for a while I somehow got ahead of the group and pulled over to wait for them (I think that's a good problem to have).
A little climbing, but certainly not as extreme as yesterday. My legs were quite angry this morning.
Aug 19, 2013, 10:47 am
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How was the in town riding? Busy? Lots of lights/stops?
In the area, I've always just headed east to get away from the city to ride. Never done much riding on the valley floor.
Aug 20, 2013, 7:44 am
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It's a start...
Limp-walked my way through the 2 long city blocks round trip & decided to try the bicycle. 10 days ago I literally got through only one revolution due to pain in knee from broken fibula & had to stop. Today it hurt a bit but I made it around the block on the bike! Not sure I could go much farther but it's a start. Need to get some air put in tires too, which should help. See the ortho on Thursday & will get his input on what I can do.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Aug 20, 2013, 11:27 am
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I'm sure I got stuck at more lights between my hotel and the shop, and on the way back
I'll have to let you know when I'm up there next, maybe you'll drive out to ride with me.
Jan 27, 2017, 8:23 am
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