I need to get Ritchey to the shop. Although, having it on Injured Reserve has forced me into riding my single speed if I expect to ride. I got out and about again today on my SS. Instead of riding down to Mill Mountain, I drove so that I could ride longer. I have no idea how far I rode as my Garmin would not stay on. I ended up stuffing it back in my camelback. I rode for a little over two hours meandering here, there and everywhere on the mountain. It was a fairly nice ride. The weather was pretty good actually. I had on a baselayer shirt, a longsleeved jersey, my Gore Windstopper Jacket with my Patrol jersey over top of that. My fleece lined tights were perfect for the day as were my smartwool socks and PI boots. Very difficult for me at times. I ended up walking some, but oh well. Not sure how people ride single speeds all of the time. I've gained more respect for them through my recent adventures. I rode the following route:
Ridgeline > Riser > Big Sunny > Old Road (up) > Ridgeline > JP Fish > Woodthrush > Virginia Pines > up the old dirt road > Virginia Pine (I got back on it near the skinny) > Woodthrush > Star Trail (walked up to the intersection of Monument > Monument > Ridgeline
I really like Virginia Pine and I liked linking it with the old road...I guess this is a good way to make a side loop off of Woodthrush - will try going down the old road sometime and up Virginia Pine, but I'm thinking I'll wait until I have gears. Meanwhile the weekend coming up sounds like winter will arrive. Will figure out what to do when it gets here. It's not like the weathermen are right half of the time. I'm thinking of going to a spin class tomorrow night. We'll see about that.
Enough for now! BYE!
3 comments:
I am sorry about the lack of gears, but lets focus on the positive here for a minute.
The word Ride. You used it 9 times (in one form or another). Which means, duh, your riding! Rejoice while you can!! :^)
In order to ride your singlespeed all of the time, you need to ride your singlespeed all of the time
I love mine....not sure why I did the whole geared thing all those years. Maybe it's because I've been brainwashed by my hubby. What you need is a 29er...that'll make a HUGE difference.
I'm with Paula; love the singlespeed 29er. Best bike ever invented!
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