I rode part of the Burke Gilman Trail known to bikers as the “missing link” on Sunday. It’s the area in Ballard where the trail degrades to markings on busy streets and railroad track crossings.
My ride was cut short by a fall headed up the hill from Golden Gardens. I’m not sure if you’ve spent much time in the middle of the road tangled up in a bike but it’s an embarrassing experience. All I walked away with was a soar, scratched up leg and a bent rear derailleur hanger, which meant the bike had to go to the shop.
I don’t have stats for the ride other than a map so here it is:
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Training updates
Now, this site is not known for it’s product reviews but today we will look at an essential cycling item: the inner tube.
What to like: holds air.
What not to like: not necessarily always good at the pro listed above.
Comments: I don’t like flat tires. If we stopped selling booze in glass bottles I think 1/2 of my flats could be avoided.
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For anyone who donates $5 or more to Kevin and Team Bear’s LiveSTRONG ride before 5/22 you will be entered into a drawing for 2 tickets to U2’s 360 Tour show at Qwest Field!
For every $5 you get one chance, so give more and often and better your chances! The show is on June 20th right after the Seattle LiveSTRONG Challenge ride. LiveSTRONG and the Lance Armstrong Foundation will host you and your guest at the show. Get ready to have a rippin’ good time!
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Summer arrived in Seattle over the weekend and I took the opportunity to hit the Burke Gilman Trail. It seemed like a good idea to get one good hill in so I headed up Juanita drive before turning around. The numbers weren’t bad either: 39.6 miles averaging 17mph but only 1,663 feet elevation gain.
I’ve got more work to do before I’ll be ready for 100 miles but this is a good start
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I got out last week for a duce on the Magnolia bike loop, nice ride for 15 miles with a little over 1000 feet of climbing. I’m leaning to love the hills even though my bike is somewhat heavy (apparently roadies consider 20lbs heavy). I’m also trying to always ride with 2 full water bottles to add some extra work to my rides. I’ve considered filling one with concrete but I might try to drink it by accident.
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I haven’t quite kept up with Kevin’s bike-every-day goal but I did at least play softball and do weight training on the days I didn’t ride.
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Goal 1 – bike every day in May – so far so good.
Goal 2 – ride at least three 50 plus mile rides… not yet but the month is young.
Goal 3 – One ride that approaches 100 miles.
Today’s ride with Pete:
As close as I have been to 20 miles in a while. I am going to have to kick training into gear or I am going to be hurtin’ on June 19th! Working on the house all day doesn’t leave me with a ton of energy at the end of the day so the morning rides are better. Might have to consider getting up at 5 every now and then and put in more time. Anyone want to join me?
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