zen hills - the condition caused when riding inclines a bicycle rider establishes a cadence and rhythm that combine man and machine in a transcendental state of euphoria.
I created this definition after yesterday’s ride when dropping into the handle bar drops I just felt rhythm and exhilaration while riding a steady mile uphill. I [...]
Posted on August 30th, 2009 by pdone
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Loving referred to as the “WOD” the Washington & Old Dominion trail is a converted rail to trail line. Previously an old railroad line from Arlington Virginia the WOD has been converted and paved into a two lane asphalt trail.
This weekend Andrew and I rode the WOD from Reston to Purcelleville, Virginia. Roundtrip we completed [...]
Posted on August 23rd, 2009 by pdone
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Andrew has been working on his Bicycling merit badge. Among the many requirements are a number of rides. He must complete 2 - 10 mile rides, 2- 15 mile rides, 2 - 25 mile rides and 1 - 50 mile ride in less than eight hours. This weekend he has selected his 50 mile ride [...]
Posted on August 18th, 2009 by pdone
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Dist
130.7 mi
Max Spd
41.9 mph
Odo
158.5 mi
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Posted on November 14th, 2008 by pdone
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Dist
17.53 mi
Max Spd
49.50 mph
Indoor Odometer
27.8 mi
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Posted on October 13th, 2008 by pdone
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Dist
48.01 mi
Avg Spd
13.9 mph
Time
3:26.54
Odo
646.3 mi
Distances and speed are recorded in miles
May I say this was simply a gorgeous day! The sky was clear, the temperature perfect and the wind nearly non-existant. For a Saturday like this, the only thing to do is ride. So I did.
This morning I left the house about 9:30a and decided [...]
Posted on October 11th, 2008 by pdone
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Spent a couple of hours tonight setting up a cycling gym in the garage. The weather is beginning to get too cold and sunset too early to get good riding in after work. So, tonight I took an older bicycle I have and fixed it up and repaired problems before connecting in to my bicycle [...]
Posted on October 7th, 2008 by pdone
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Dist
11.48 mi
Avg Spd
15.2 mph
Time
45:22
Odo
598.3 mi
Distances and speed are recorded in miles
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Posted on October 4th, 2008 by pdone
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Dist
15.01 mi
Avg Spd
15.2 mph
Time
59:03
Odo
570.6 mi
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Posted on September 30th, 2008 by pdone
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Dist
21.22 mi
Avg Spd
15.0 mph
Time
1:23.36
Odo
517.9 mi
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Posted on September 22nd, 2008 by pdone
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