2014-11-21 - Around Park for Fresh Air

Bike: Vilano 3 Speed
Miles: 5.6
Start Time 4:13
Moving Time: 0:42:57
Elevation(Ft): 0
Avg Spd(M): 7.8
Max Spd(M): 13.9
Temp Out:
Temp In:

Evening ride on 3 speed to blow out the cobwebs. I spent the day getting ready to travel to Northern California tomorrow. I will leave as early as I can get myself going. I am going to Tulare tomorrow, 300 miles, about the limit on this bike given the short days.

2014-11-19 - Park HQ/Mesquite Springs/Indian Trail/Utah Trail Loop

Bike: Road
Miles: 14.3
Start Time 1:39
Moving Time: 1:05:24
Elevation(Ft): 344
Avg Spd(M): 13.1
Max Spd(M): 35.3
Temp Out: 64
Temp In: 66

Decent ride on a cool day. The plants at Park HQ are starting to recover from the long hot summer:

I have been working on my Ural the last 2 afternoons: fluids change, new oil filter o-ring, new engine oil drain plug washer, new spark plugs, fuel filters, air pipes and new Duro front tire. I am happy to say I was able to mount the new tire myself. The bike is running well and hopefully the new o-ring a drain plug washer will stop the annoying oil leaks. I also took it to the car wash and sprayed off the oil and gunk from the engine and rear end and rinsed the whole bike off at home.

Last night I set up a table and started the winter jigsaw puzzle fest.

2014-11-14 - Park HQ/Stater's/Mesquite Springs Loop

Bike: Road
Miles: 14.3
Start Time 2:27
Moving Time: 1:10:21
Elevation(Ft): 505
Avg Spd(M): 12.2
Max Spd(M): 38.3
Temp Out:
Temp In: 73

Pleasant ride on a temperate afternoon. A lady pulled out and nearly hit me near Rite-Aid. I was watching her and she looked at something before she pulled out. I am not sure if she was checking for cars coming from the right or if she was looking at something inside the car. Either way she failed to notice me before she moved. I was right in front of her when she gunned it. Fortunately I had enough speed and just enough time to get out of her way because I am not sure she was ever aware of my presence.

2014-11-12 - Lear Road/Pole Line Road Loop

Bike: Road
Miles: 23.6
Start Time 1:32
Moving Time: 1:57:33
Elevation(Ft): 892
Avg Spd(M): 12.0
Max Spd(M): 31.8
Temp Out:
Temp In: 74

A Pleasant ride on a beautiful fall afternoon. My only complaint is the few cars that got too close to me. In spite of the new 3 foot law some still do not get it.

2014-11-09 - Afternoon Walk on the Badgad Highway Loop

Bike: Walk
Miles: 5.2
Start Time 3:20
Moving Time: 1:47:02
Elevation(Ft): 50
Avg Spd(M): 20.12
Max Spd(M):
Temp Out:
Temp In: 73

I skipped the last part of the Seattle/Giants game to get some exercise before dark and before the Packers/Bears fandango.

2014-11-08 - Luckie Park Loop at Dusk

Bike: Road
Miles: 4.9
Start Time 4:37
Moving Time: 0:25:25
Elevation(Ft): 163
Avg Spd(M): 11.7
Max Spd(M): 23.9
Temp Out:
Temp In: 73

Worked on kitchen plumbing issues and took a late nap. Left for ride just after sunset. Beautiful warm evening. A short and sweet ride.

2014-11-07 - Park HQ and Home Through Town and via Mesquite Springs

Bike: Road
Miles: 10.4
Start Time 3:35
Moving Time: 0:51:50
Elevation(Ft): 359
Avg Spd(M): 12.1
Max Spd(M): 34.7
Temp Out:
Temp In: 73

Short ride to give beat up old legs a break. A beautiful evening.

When I got home from yesterday's ride I moved the handlebars down and forward. I have gotten comfortable riding in a more laid out posture on my 3 speed.

Yesterday:

Today:

2014-11-06 - Airport Loop

Bike: Road
Miles: 22.5
Start Time 11:05
Moving Time: 1:45:27
Elevation(Ft): 411
Avg Spd(M): 12.8
Max Spd(M): 27.1
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Temp Out:
Temp In: 77

First time on this route since 4/10/2014. It went well considering I have not had a ride over 12 miles between 4/10 and about 3 days ago. Before I started my weather station showed NE at 0 but when I got out on the road I encountered a moderate Easterly breeze. It was not fun going out but the ride back into town was relatively easy. There is seldom an E wind on that stretch of road.

The wall thermometer is gone from the airport patio but otherwise all is the same. A good ride!

2014-11-05 - Park HQ/Stater Bros Loop on Road Bike

Miles: 14.2
Start Time 2:34
Moving Time: 1:06:48
Elevation(Ft): 505
Avg Spd(M): 12.8
Max Spd(M): 31.3
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Temp Out:
Temp In: 75

Beautiful fall day, clear, high 70s, mild NW breeze. Rode to Park HQ then up and around past the casino and over to Highway 62 at Rite-Aid. I worked my way north to 2 Mile Road then took it to Mesquite Springs to Raymond to Adobe to Amboy and home. Bike is working well. Good ride!

Changed from straight mountain to double sided pedals when I go home. It is nice to have the option to un-clip and use platform side on longer rides and I plan on doing some.

2014-11-04 - Pinto Mt. Loop on Road Bike

Miles: 14.4
Start Time 1:26
Moving Time: 1:07:46
Elevation(Ft): 161
Avg Spd(M): 12.8
Max Spd(M): 26.6
Cad Avg:
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HR Max(BPM):
Temp Out:
Temp In: 69

First ride on road bike for many months (April 10th). I think this is the first ride on the new Schwalby Lugano rear tire. I have read complaints about Schwalby tires being too stiff and unresponsive but it seems fine to me. Most of my riding is straight ahead which may make a difference in perception. I intend to start doing more distance and want more gears for the steep parts. A brisk NW wind today.

New Dewalt lithuim drill/driver in tool kit under construction.

New cheap Harbor Freight accessories for my drill/driver tool kit.