- Site:
- http://scottjohnsen.blogspot.com/
- Miles:
- 34471 total / 4937 in 2013
- Goal:
1. 12,500 miles 2. 3 Century Rides (2 completed so far) 3. Begin Brevet Rides with 200K & 300K Rides 4. Daily Core Workout 5. 3, 5 min. Planks 6. Have Fun!
Scott Johnsen rode: What a beautiful earl...
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- 32 miles
- 01:54 time
- 17.0 pace
- 1669 calories
- details
What a beautiful early evening ride! It was still 80 degrees with a light breeze when I left with some clouds moving in. There was still plenty of sunshine though. I've been fighting allergies with a nasty headache since yesterday, and my back was still unhappy about the workout I gave it yesterday doing yard work.
I decided that I wouldn't worry about pace and just enjoy the fantastic day. It felt so good to be out there riding. Although the rough pavement was kind of hard on the headache. After about 3 miles I hit the first significant hill. I decided to press it a little bit going up the hill. No dice! I guess I'm still in need of more recovery The great news is that the more I rode, the better my head felt.
This was one of those rides that I felt fine as long as I rode easy. And at that pace, I would have enjoyed riding a lot further. Unfortunately, I didn't have that much time before sunset so this was about the maximum time I could safely ride before dark. I tried to push harder up some other hills but still nothing doing. It just wasn't there today.
The only challenge out there was getting hit in the face with bugs. One got me right in the eyeball! It came while I was riding downhill on a rough patch of pavement. I was essentially blinded for a little bit. I came to a stop as fast as possible hoping to avoid a pothole. Fortunately I was able to get safely stopped to attend to my eye. Forcing a few tears and squirting some water on my face finally gave me enough relief to continue riding the last 4 miles to home.
Even with my tired legs and my recovery ride, I was hoping to average 16mph. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I just about made it to 17mph. Good news there. I was also surprised to see that somewhere along the way, I managed to hit a top speed of 35.2mph. I'm not sure where that happened. Fortunately, I didn't get "bug eye" at that point. :-)
Sounds like quite the adventure bro! You even got a good 'ol bug-in-the-eye... Aways tons-o-fun, lol :) Glad all went well... Good stuff!
about 1 year ago
Fantastic way to enjoy the weather, Scott. I empathize with you & the allergies. I noticed mine acting up in the 1st mile of my ride today as well.
Rest up and you'll be back in great form in no time.
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
great day out there, Scott! boo allergies!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
You are AWESOME Scott xx
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks very much Dale, Joe, Julia and Michelle!!!! Even with the bugs and the allergies, a beautiful day to be outdoors!!
about 1 year ago • Like
Nice work out.
about 1 year ago
Awesome ride, Scott!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Who knew bugs were that dangerous? Before getting some, I wondered about the road biker glasses. Vanity? Nope. Essential bug-blocking. Nice ride in spite of the allergies and fatigue. Good job!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks Justin, Jeremy and Francesca!!! @Francesca, I love the idea of glasses, but my head sweats so much that I have trouble with that. I tried the sweat guttr, but I don't find it comfortable. I'll try some more things this season because I really do think I need some eye protection. Not just from bugs, but gravel, water, etc. Thanks for the suggestion.
about 1 year ago • Like
nice ride!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks Jason!!
about 1 year ago • Like
Bugs are a problem. I've not been hit in the eye because I wear prescription sun glasses but I've somehow managed to eat about 3 or 4. Sweat is more of a problem to me. I solved it by now using a Halo. It keeps the sweat from running down off my closely crop noggin and into my eyes. You might want to give it a try. Only about $15. Good ride and aren't those temperatures wonderful!!!!
about 1 year ago • Like
Thanks Richard. Is the Halo similar to the Sweat Guttr? I have that and I find it very uncomfortable. (Although not as uncomfortable as a bug with a direct hit to the eyeball!) :-)
about 1 year ago • Like
Nope. A Halo is like a bandana cap made of a wicking material that draws the sweat off and tails it out the back. Works great for me. A while back I had mine on and after 20 miles, stopped for a break and took it off because it was warm out. I did not get a 1/2 mile down the road and I had to put it back on because of the sweat in the eyes. Here's the web site: http://store.haloheadband.com/PROTEX-BANDANAS-s/10.htm
about 1 year ago • Like • 2 people
Thanks for that. I'll take a look and likely order one today. That would be a huge benefit and allow me to wear glasses while riding. Very cool!
about 1 year ago • Like
I love Halo Headbands. They do the job to keep sweat from dripping in my eyes! Nice ride BTW!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Very nice Scott!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Great ride, Scott. I am a HUGE fan of the Halo headbands. It's a sad day when I've cycled through all of mine during the week and have to use the old school headbands in my collection.
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks Kenny, Akash and Josh!! @Kenny and Josh, thanks for the vote of confidence in the halo. I ordered it today and can't wait to try it. This has been such a problem for me since I started riding. I hope this is a good solution so that I can start to wear my glasses while riding.
about 1 year ago • Like