Category Archives: MS 150

Kemo and I rode most of the route together…only really getting separated just after lunch for about 15 miles or so. We ended up finishing in 5:47. Continue reading →

Hit the Veloway this afternoon — lots of sun and a lot of wind (again). Rode and easy 17.3 miles and a nice pace…worked on riding harder through the few small hills on the Veloway. Continue reading →

I know the economy is tough right now and a lot of you are tightening belts and making cut backs. If that’s you, don’t worry — your prayers and thoughts next weekend will be just as appreciated. Continue reading →

During my 5th lap, on the backside of the Veloway, I saw a roadrunner dart across the road. I must have split a pair of the birds, as the second one ran ahead of me for about 50 yards before darting in front of me. I felt a bit like Wile E. Coyote chasing it down the road. Continue reading →

This evening, I put in 22.7 miles, which is my longest continues non-stop ride in a very long time. Felt really good doing it too. Continue reading →

With less than 2 weeks to go until the MS 150 ride from Houston to Austin, I need to get in 2-3 longer rides (of at least 30 miles each) within the next week and a half (in addition to a few shorter rides plus my CrossFitting) Continue reading →

My knee felt fine, as I averaged just under 17 mph on the ride, which was a little windy on the 4 miles out, and under a nice 88 degree sunny sky. Continue reading →

Hit the Veloway this evening for a short and easy 15.5 mile ride with Kemo. We averaged just under 16 mph, but spent the ride mostly just chatting politics and bikes (not the politics of biking). Continue reading →

But I went ahead and used my REI rebate check and 20% off coupon to buy some new Keen cycling sandals, which I think will give my toe a much needed relief. Continue reading →

Anyhow, I’m going to try to remedy that by getting as much time on my bike as possible in the next three weeks (I’ll still do CrossFit garage gym WoDs on Tuesday and Thursday, though). Continue reading →