It's
already the 4th of January and I'm not just sitting around, at least not too
much. I've taken advantage of the sunny but cold days and I've managed to get
three rides in since the beginning of 2013.
Over the
last few weeks I've been riding the 700 more then the Expedition.
During those weeks, when not on the 700 I've been taking the Expedition on short rides with Betzi to the park for
picnics when the weather cooperates.
It's my
goal to ride longer, faster and steeper miles riding the 700. It seems that
riding the light 700 torments my hip much less then pulling 100 lbs of trailer
and dog with my Expedition.
My
average speed riding the 700 in the hills is routinely a little over 12 miles
per hour on a 20 to 30 mile ride. The average gain per mile is generally
between 80 and 105 feet. All the climbing I do rewards me with some sweet
downhill runs on the fast 700. My maximum speed is always well over 40 miles
per hour and sometimes a touch into 50 miles per hour.
Weather
and family life permitting I plan on taking Betzi on a "picnic" ride
to the park twice a week and try to get in two rides a week on the 700. I also
have a to do list of rides I want to do this year but more about that later.
I'm
turning 60 at the end of this year (December 20th) and I want to welcome the
big SIX O feeling smug and strong.
