Just a few pics of today’s ride. I am also glad to see the bike path a long the Canal Route has opened up to be ride-able again. I like this path for my commute but it was like damn impassable during the summer last year. Went a little further to my old side of town today from when I used to live out south. I also got a damn flat towards the end of the ride and guess what…I didn’t have my frame pump on my frame. 
I will be getting c02 gun for next ride and those to follow.
Then I came across a bike skills and test area. This is in need of some serious TLC. I never knew it was even here. I covered approximately 20 miles before the flat.
My friend Justin and I set out today for a little fun in the snow. We basically cruised our usual path through the downtown river bike path. I was also going to take a few minutes to talk about riding in cold weather, as far as what has worked for me not to over dress yet not under dress either. I did have a big let down though because Justin hit a double snow bank and flipped his bars and pulled a “ostrich” like move into the snow bank. I am devastated I was actually in front of him at that time so no video.
My basic gear for today is as follows, from head to toe I wore a helmet, stocking cap,long sleeve shirt, fleece jacket,double gloves,hand warmer inserts,some Lycra type leg warmers, shorts,2 pair socks, tennis shoes, and actual cycling shoe covers. I didn’t wear my shoes I ride in due to the fact I knew I would be riding on a lot of slick surfaces and I didn’t want to be committed to the pedals lol. We were riding in approx 20 degree weather with not much of a breeze at all until we were headed back to the house.
Just a few pics from the ride
A Little Video Of Course, this is the last time I use it on my helmet I don’t like it.
The route has been picked for the 2010 ride, and registration begins in just a few days!! Seems the entire route this year will be close to 475 miles which is good because in the past it has been longer. This is good why, well because this will be my first year riding and the shorter the better 
. I am a little nervous but completely confident I can successfully complete the ride. I have done 100k and I ride quite often but my first century attempt ended in failure. This was mostly due to weather, and lack of proper attire. Since then I have purchased needed gear and learner to dress for the weather a little better. The registration is open until it is filled with 800 riders, yes 800!! This is going to be so crazy I can’t wait. I will be covering the ride via the site, Facebook, and Twitter. Sharing some hopefully great photos, a little agony perhaps.
Battle Plan
My plan is to just keep doing what I currently do now. Commute to work as often as possible. Get my bike properly sized to me since lately I have noticed for when I feel I am pedaling the most efficient I am unfortunatly the most uncomfortable on my bike. I have a 54cm and like should be on a 52cm. I think with a shorter stem and minor saddle adjustment I should be good to go. A guy at work hooked me up with some aero bars so I am going to do a few test runs with those and see how I like them.
I will of course need to squeeze in a few centuries before hand as well as probable make some test runs to cheney and camp over night and ride back. Have the family take my gear and camp out with me for fun. I will try to ride with OZ Bike clubs west side group on Saturdays as often as possible. They are a good group of people and were very welcoming to new riders such as myself. Plus I just like trying to keep up .
I probably should learn a little bit about fuleing my body for extended period of exertions multple days. I would hope someone reading this is either planning to do this for the first time or is a veteran of the scene and would like to train with me time to time. I need more cyclist friends !! I have almost been riding for a year and most of that is just with a few people or solo.
Anyone who feels like riding to train, or for fun merely has to contact me through the site. Facebook or Twitter
