Recumbents

Dennis Lane Out & Back (2004 Miles: 43.9)

Okay I did 13.4 miles today in just over one hour. This was my longest ride yet, but it felt great. My legs were really tired for the entire evening, but felt great the next day. I can tell I am already improving my fitness. I averaged about 13.4 miles per hour - obviously considering it took me 61 minutes to do the ride. I saw two diamond frame bikes - one of which the rider just looked at me with this weird smirk on his face. It is very interesting to note the unique looks people give you when you ride a recumbent.

Average pace - 13.4 mph | Trip Dist - 13.4 miles

Neighborhood Loop (2004 Miles: 30.5)

Went for a ride tonight after the kids were in bed. I don't have lights or reflectors on my recumbent yet, so I just rode a circle in our neighborhood - lost count how many times I went around it. I think it is about .7 miles for one loop. Felt good! I HAVE to adjust the rear derailleur before the next ride!!!

Average pace - 12.5 mph | Trip Dist - 6.5 miles

Easy ride with the boys (2004 Miles: 24.0)

The boys wanted to go for a "long bike ride" on Sunday - so off we went. We rode thru Persimmon to Santa Fe, then down the hill. We stopped and sat on the wall to rest by the pool, and then headed down into the trees at the trail. Then headed for home. I had to basically gear down and spin to ride their pace. I think it helped my legs recover from the long ride on Saturday - I am just barely sore now.

Average pace - 5.4 mph | Trip Dist - 2.0 miles

Dennis Lane Out & Back (2004 Miles: 22.0)

Decided to stretch my ride out a bit. My sore legs hade basically recovered from my last ride. I adjusted the PowerGrips so the fit better, and the ride felt good. This route is not flat, I am basically going up or down, with only a couple of flat spots. This was also my first ride with the new bike computer. Some teenagers drove by in a Blazer, and said "wicked bike dude!" - you definately draw attention on a recumbent!

Average pace - 12.4 mph | Trip Dist - 10.2 miles

Dennis Ln. to Kansas (2004 Miles: 11.8)

Rode 7.5 miles tonight. This is the furthest I have ridden yet. The Powergrips still need a bit of adjusting - left foot was tight, and right foot, just could not go in far enough. I also need to adjust the rear derailleur. I think it might be a combo problem with the chain tube not being loose enough to allow the chain to reliably track where it needs to be.

Felt good to get out for some distance - I am really out of shape!