Moronacity Cycling Journal » Road Riding
47.6 MPH
That was my top speed, today. Heading toward Eagle River from Ahmeek, Pat took off in a mad sprint down a hill and I chased after him. We reached almost 40 mph and I joked with Pat about his sprint. He told me that he had to try to reach 40 mph after watching those guys in the Tour de France doing 50 mph. It wasn’t until later in our ride that we rode a great hill with new, smooth pavement heading toward Lake Linden that we hit 47 mph. It was incredible. The three of us, Jerry being the third, shifted into our hardest gears to make the most of the hill, but we had no idea what was going to happen. Pat rode by me … Read entire article »
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Serious Bike Love
Springtime is here. Yes, I totally know you needed me to state the obvious. If your bike is like mine, it is sloppily shifting and sluggishly braking. The cables are grimy and loose from cyclocross season and spring road riding. It needs some serious love, much like my body after riding to Copper Harbor (43.5 miles of hilly ouch). I rode to Copper Harbor yesterday and met my parents there for … Read entire article »
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Brrr
It snowed today. We didn’t get a lot, just a dusting. It is currently 30 degrees F – a big difference from the 60 degree weather we had a couple days ago. I didn’t ride yesterday or today, so I am getting dangerously close to laziness. If I don’t ride tomorrow, I will have motivational issues. The problem is the weather. I have posted a ride on the Red Jacket forum for tomorrow at 1:00 pm. The temperature is expected to be 35 degrees, and the wind about 18 mph. I could handle 35, but 18 mph along with it? Uh, no. I am canceling the ride. In fact, the next three days are cold with snow expected. I most … Read entire article »
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Secret Weapon Training Method
It is no secret that road riding is quite beneficial to competitive mountain bikers. It promotes endurance at a steady pace and allows the rider to work on techniques such as more efficient pedaling. I chose to trade in my Nissan Pathfinder for a Kona Jake the Snake. Jake and I spend a lot of time together. We roll to school and work and we’re even starting to shop and attend meetings together. Currently, our shopping is limited to a new stem and a rear view mirror for Jake. Jake will be sporting the new goods, but I’ll be able to ride with more comfort and with a visual on traffic approaching from behind. Jake and I will be safe together. In … Read entire article »
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No Drop Di
I was dropped. Today’s ride was a no-drop team ride that I assembled via our team forum and email list. We had a great turnout and a ride that proved to be a little more challenging than I bargained for. I led for a bit because everyone assumed I should because I’m the one who got everyone together. However, being the second slowest person in the group and having a fairly respectable … Read entire article »
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Keweenaw Awe
I am very fortunate to live in an area that never ceases to amaze me in a truly wonderful way. In a place where very few can hack it, true beauty is found in the serenity of the Keweenaw Peninsula. My teammate, Pat, and I returned to Calumet yesterday morning from our race. I hopped in my Pathfinder and took the back roads home as usual. There was a clear sky … Read entire article »
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Bikes, Burgers, and Brew
Today was our first Red Jacket team ride. Four of us showed up and did a loop between Calumet and McClain State Park. It was a breezy, partly cloudy day—the sun didn’t come out until after the ride. I started the ride a little nervous because I was riding with three guys who have a lot more experience than I and who are in better shape. Fortunately, we managed to keep … Read entire article »
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Wild Times
I love going Negaunee. I visit a friend who is more like a sister to me. People are usually quite curious about what we’re up to. A girl’s weekend? They must be partying! For several years, people would ask us in that “you’ve been doing something crazy, I know it†tone, “What did YOU two do today? “Oh, it’s funny. We went to Munising to get Dairy Queen, buy lottery tickets, and then we went to Chatham and loaded hay on the truck. It’s hay day!†That’s usually when we get a weird look. That’s usually not the response someone expects from two women hanging out. I met Sandee when I began the clinical work for my degree in Marquette. One day, … Read entire article »
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