Today was an 80 mile ride with 1800 feet of elevation gain, averaged 14.8 mph. Cumulative total 716 miles.
The ride was mostly flat with long hills it was a cool day under bright blue skies and strong head winds all day. You can see the difference in scenery, changing from farm land to more heavily wooded areas. I drafted Rick, the mechanic and Joanna to the New York State line. The ride was along Lake Erie and it is a pretty lake, the waves and white caps were many different shades. Then the tandem bike caught us and we drafted them for 20 miles, it was a big help with the strong head winds.. We stopped for coffee and a banana at a light house, Daniel Reed Memorial Pier in Barcelona, NY. Rode by Dunkirk and saw the hotel where we used to stay on our trips to Oberlin OH, taking Lynne to college.
Today's food was a Burger King and McDonald's. Had to ride 1/2 mile back to McDonald's from the hotel, which is in the middle of nowhere. We were to have a pizza party tonight, but the restaurant went out of business, so we ate at the Holiday Inn, had some ziti and meatballs, steamed vegetables, salad and rolls and a glass of red wine from a screw top bottle, it tasted great!
Posted by Ann, I will get some of that red wine for when he gets home.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Day 8 Rest day in Erie PA
Wednesday was a nice break, tried to find some bike supplies, but no luck. They have not heard of Keo cleats out here. Ann is overnighting some new ones to me. Cleaned the bike so I will be ready to ride tomorrow. I am trying to adjust the bike seat, in hopes that my butt will not be so sore. Ann arranged a massage for me today, and it was wonderful, I feel so relaxed. I really slept well and am ready for the next week.
If you come out to Erie, I don't recommend the Avalon Hotel, it is old and not many amenities.
Posted by Ann
If you come out to Erie, I don't recommend the Avalon Hotel, it is old and not many amenities.
Posted by Ann
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Day 7 Niles OH to Erie PA
1.Tony, Harry , Gil 2. Lunch! Rootbeer Float 3. PA Line
Halfway done!! 93 miles today, 1500 feet gain in elevation, average 14.2mph
Cumulative total 636 miles in 7 days. Left Niles at 7:10 arrived in Erie 3:12.
Started today with a doppio at Starbucks, and a big hill to get us going. Clear skies and cool all day long, but headwinds of 8-10 mph in the morning and 10-15 mph in the afternoon, no wrong turns today.
The ride was through farm land and Amish country, no buggies on the road. Lunch today was at the second SAG stop a Richardson Root Beer Stand. We all had large root beer floats, shaved turkey sandwich with BBQ sauce and fries.
Road to the PA state line and into the city of Erie, passed Gannon College and arrived at the Avalon Hotel.
Tomorrow is a rest day, I look forward to sleeping in, doing laundry and some shopping. The legs are not as sore, but tomorrow will be a welcome respite, not sitting on the bike seat all day and pedaling for hours.
Cumulative total 636 miles in 7 days. Left Niles at 7:10 arrived in Erie 3:12.
Started today with a doppio at Starbucks, and a big hill to get us going. Clear skies and cool all day long, but headwinds of 8-10 mph in the morning and 10-15 mph in the afternoon, no wrong turns today.
The ride was through farm land and Amish country, no buggies on the road. Lunch today was at the second SAG stop a Richardson Root Beer Stand. We all had large root beer floats, shaved turkey sandwich with BBQ sauce and fries.
Road to the PA state line and into the city of Erie, passed Gannon College and arrived at the Avalon Hotel.
Tomorrow is a rest day, I look forward to sleeping in, doing laundry and some shopping. The legs are not as sore, but tomorrow will be a welcome respite, not sitting on the bike seat all day and pedaling for hours.
Plus, Ann arranged for me to have a massage tomorrow! What a gal, I do love her very much.
Posted by Ann.
Posted by Ann.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Day 6 Wooster OH to Niles OH
Today the ride was 99.( lets call it 100) average speed 14mph elevation 3000 gain of feet cumulative miles 543.
We started off wrong this morning and it was the hilliest part of the ride, so our sore legs were not happy to add extra miles right at the start. We rode through a lot of odoriferous farm country on lots of two lane roads with semi tractor trailers. At one farm we were chased by a large dog for about 300 yards, it chased all the riders going by today. Passed the Akron Canton Airport and crossed over a new runway that is being built.
Lunch was great at an old barn converted to a restaurant, we were warned of severe thunderstorms coming our way. It started to rain and we rode through rain for 30 miles trying to push ourselves to get in before the thunderstorms. Stopped for the usual Dairy Queen burger and shake 4 miles before the hotel and managed to get checked in before the storms.
Tonight was an all you can eat buffet, sure bet they lost money on us.
Posted by Ann after tonights call.
We started off wrong this morning and it was the hilliest part of the ride, so our sore legs were not happy to add extra miles right at the start. We rode through a lot of odoriferous farm country on lots of two lane roads with semi tractor trailers. At one farm we were chased by a large dog for about 300 yards, it chased all the riders going by today. Passed the Akron Canton Airport and crossed over a new runway that is being built.
Lunch was great at an old barn converted to a restaurant, we were warned of severe thunderstorms coming our way. It started to rain and we rode through rain for 30 miles trying to push ourselves to get in before the thunderstorms. Stopped for the usual Dairy Queen burger and shake 4 miles before the hotel and managed to get checked in before the storms.
Tonight was an all you can eat buffet, sure bet they lost money on us.
Posted by Ann after tonights call.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Day 5 Marysville OH to Wooster OH
Total miles today 101 3400 feet of elevation gained and averaged speed of 14.5mph
5200 calories expended. Cumulative miles for the trip 443.
After the usual gigantic breakfast we left at 7AM.
Todays ride was brutal. First I have ever done back to back centuries and the next two days could easily be centuries also with wrong turns and detours. Every inch of my body aches.
The first Sag was at 35 miles, then on to lunch at 65 miles. I had a great triple decker club sandwich with turkey, ham and cheese and a large fries I shared and large chocolate milk. It was hot again this afternoon.
The roads were awful most of today, the tarred surface with small stones and when it was concrete, it was old and patched and full of potholes.
After the second SAG at 73 miles there were 6 hills with long 12-13 degree climbs. I finally get into town and the bridge is out, the detour would add another 3 miles. I asked if I could walk across the metal I beam, they said OK. So I carried my bike down and walked across the 2 foot wide beam and carried the bike up the other side. OF course there is a huge hill right before I arrive at the hotel. Then the room is on the second floor, and no elevators, so I carry the bike up the stairs.
Did not arrive until 3:45PM so I spent 7 hours in the bike saddle today. After the shower I got a double burger and chocolate shake and then had some carbs for dinner, pasta primavera.
Posted by Ann after a talk with Dave at 9PM.
5200 calories expended. Cumulative miles for the trip 443.
After the usual gigantic breakfast we left at 7AM.
Todays ride was brutal. First I have ever done back to back centuries and the next two days could easily be centuries also with wrong turns and detours. Every inch of my body aches.
The first Sag was at 35 miles, then on to lunch at 65 miles. I had a great triple decker club sandwich with turkey, ham and cheese and a large fries I shared and large chocolate milk. It was hot again this afternoon.
The roads were awful most of today, the tarred surface with small stones and when it was concrete, it was old and patched and full of potholes.
After the second SAG at 73 miles there were 6 hills with long 12-13 degree climbs. I finally get into town and the bridge is out, the detour would add another 3 miles. I asked if I could walk across the metal I beam, they said OK. So I carried my bike down and walked across the 2 foot wide beam and carried the bike up the other side. OF course there is a huge hill right before I arrive at the hotel. Then the room is on the second floor, and no elevators, so I carry the bike up the stairs.
Did not arrive until 3:45PM so I spent 7 hours in the bike saddle today. After the shower I got a double burger and chocolate shake and then had some carbs for dinner, pasta primavera.
Posted by Ann after a talk with Dave at 9PM.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Day 4 Richmond IN to Marysville OH
Today was my first century on this ride and due to a couple of wrong turns, I rode 108 miles between 7:05AM and 2:50PM. It was a beautiful morning overcast, cool and no wind. I took off and we made a few wrong turns, so that was the first extra mile. At mile 24 I caught up to the fast group and a group of 6-8 of us cruised 20-21mph until the mile 41 SAG stop in Covington, OH. The police chief stopped and talked to us. Since it was Father's Day we had cookies, cupcakes and fruit.
At mile 59 one guy took a wrong turn and I chased him down, he couldn't hear us yelling because of his i-pod, that added the extra 3 miles. The clouds burned off and it got real HOT. A stop in St. Paris at mile 66 for chocolate milk and Gatorade. A few of us cruised to the next SAG at 77 miles, where we had watermelon, cheese, bagels, chips and salsa AND ICE COLD WATER.
We hit a stretch of road that had been tarred and crushed stone put down, it seemed to be melting and we had to be careful for a hard 10 miles. At mile 91, Woodstock stopped for more chocolate milk. Very happy to reach the Holiday Inn in Marysville, OH and a nice ice cold water. Then got a hot dog and chocolate milk. Dinner was a hot turkey sandwich, stuffing, carrots , salad, ice tea and water.
Posted again by Ann, anyone want to buy stock in Nestle, I think it is mostly Nestle's Nesquik.they are drinking. We might have to forgo the wine cellar and buy a bigger refrigerator, or a COW..
At mile 59 one guy took a wrong turn and I chased him down, he couldn't hear us yelling because of his i-pod, that added the extra 3 miles. The clouds burned off and it got real HOT. A stop in St. Paris at mile 66 for chocolate milk and Gatorade. A few of us cruised to the next SAG at 77 miles, where we had watermelon, cheese, bagels, chips and salsa AND ICE COLD WATER.
We hit a stretch of road that had been tarred and crushed stone put down, it seemed to be melting and we had to be careful for a hard 10 miles. At mile 91, Woodstock stopped for more chocolate milk. Very happy to reach the Holiday Inn in Marysville, OH and a nice ice cold water. Then got a hot dog and chocolate milk. Dinner was a hot turkey sandwich, stuffing, carrots , salad, ice tea and water.
Posted again by Ann, anyone want to buy stock in Nestle, I think it is mostly Nestle's Nesquik.they are drinking. We might have to forgo the wine cellar and buy a bigger refrigerator, or a COW..
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Day 3 Indianapolis IN to Richmond IN
Statistics 84 miles, 1700 feet of elevation, average speed 14.5 mph, left at 7AM and arrived at 1:50, calories expended 4500. Todays ride seemed easier, there was a nice stretch of 24 miles of freshly paved road, no potholes to worry about. It was cool in the morning and just a beautiful day. One of the women in the ride arranged for cookies and doughnuts for the SAG stop, so I ate 4 cookies, a banana, balance bar along with 16 ounces of Gatorade and water to wash it down.
As I was leaving the hotel this morning, the flag got caught in the first set of doors and was pulled off the bike as I went through the second set of doors. The flag has been a problem for me, not being used to having one on the back of the bike. I have knocked it into people and poked them as I swing my leg over.
Todays lunch was a double hamburger, fries and a jumbo chocolate shake. Dinner was at Ruby Tuesday tilapia, rice broccoli and two trips to the salad bar along with the usual lemonade and water.
At 8:45 pm I am tired and have the sore butt and arms. Tomorrow is my first century with the group. Nice ride for Father's Day 103 miles from Richmond, IN to Marysville, OH.
Posted by Ann.
As I was leaving the hotel this morning, the flag got caught in the first set of doors and was pulled off the bike as I went through the second set of doors. The flag has been a problem for me, not being used to having one on the back of the bike. I have knocked it into people and poked them as I swing my leg over.
Todays lunch was a double hamburger, fries and a jumbo chocolate shake. Dinner was at Ruby Tuesday tilapia, rice broccoli and two trips to the salad bar along with the usual lemonade and water.
At 8:45 pm I am tired and have the sore butt and arms. Tomorrow is my first century with the group. Nice ride for Father's Day 103 miles from Richmond, IN to Marysville, OH.
Posted by Ann.
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