Which really means nothing except that it's the day after Sunday and the weekend is over. Here we go again (or, I was feeling uninspired this morning for a title for this post).
This weekend was pretty uneventful, except...I received an email from the editor of my local neighborhood newspaper, West Side Spirit about submitting posts to their site and possibly for their print edition. This doesn't pay, but it is nice exposure and lets me write (I'm under the misguided delusion that I can actually string a few sentences together and produce something witty and interesting). I haven't contacted them back as of yet, but plan to.
I am the new owner of a Shimano Ultegra 12/27 9 speed cassette. I am pushing hard for my hills now with the 12/25 I have (53/39 up front). I can pass the other women in the group (ok, except maybe the one with the Dura Ace 10 speed Cannondale (do you sense my jealousy? And yes, I did scrutinize her bike) as she spins up the hills with little effort. Meanwhile I'm huffing and mashing and huffing and mashing. I'm facing a nice big 7% grade in Mooseman now that they have changed the bike course (thanks Jon for keeping me in the loop, so to speak). I also purchased some Profile Design T2+ Aerobars off ebay. In case you weren't paying attention, the post on the Tri bike was an April Fools. I am going to be one of those folks with aeros on my road bike. Pray for me.
My ride on Saturday was great, as usual. I really love the group I ride with. We did 58 miles with some nice rolling hills on the way back. Each week we increase the mileage a bit and the hills on the return get just a little harder; I like this. I have to say. Despite loving the swim training (even though I am not fast), I LOVE the bike training. I don't mind pushing myself hard in cycling (unlike running, but we won't go there). Our group is fast too which keeps me pushing hard. We even passed the 'A' group on our return Saturday. One of the 'A' guys was off the back of his group and ended up in our paceline. We were passing him and I was the lead gal in our line. As soon as he saw me about to pass him it was "who has a bigger dick". Clearly I lose that one as I have none at all. Frankly, I was fine to let him sit in front of me. I don't need to get into who's is bigger while riding in NYC traffic. Just call me safety girl (or someone who has a healthy sense of mortality). Eventually he peeled off.
Sunday I was out at Central Park to route for Jon of SwinCycloRun at the Run As One race for lung cancer charity. He set a new PR for the 4 mile race by 1:56!! Awesome. He is off to New Orleans 70.3 next weekend so head over to his blog and show some love! He is gonna kill it, I have no doubt.
I've been thinking about sharing music in posts occasionally. I don't really listen to my ipod when I run outdoors, but I know a lot of you do. I thought it could be fun to share some stuff I like and maybe in the process either take you back to good times or force you to hate me for my taste in music. A friend posted this on FB (Thanks Marnie!) and it took me waaaaaay back. Malcolm McLaren was a genius. I give you Madam Butterfly (some of you may be too young to know this, uh um). Off for my long run.
This weekend was pretty uneventful, except...I received an email from the editor of my local neighborhood newspaper, West Side Spirit about submitting posts to their site and possibly for their print edition. This doesn't pay, but it is nice exposure and lets me write (I'm under the misguided delusion that I can actually string a few sentences together and produce something witty and interesting). I haven't contacted them back as of yet, but plan to.
I am the new owner of a Shimano Ultegra 12/27 9 speed cassette. I am pushing hard for my hills now with the 12/25 I have (53/39 up front). I can pass the other women in the group (ok, except maybe the one with the Dura Ace 10 speed Cannondale (do you sense my jealousy? And yes, I did scrutinize her bike) as she spins up the hills with little effort. Meanwhile I'm huffing and mashing and huffing and mashing. I'm facing a nice big 7% grade in Mooseman now that they have changed the bike course (thanks Jon for keeping me in the loop, so to speak). I also purchased some Profile Design T2+ Aerobars off ebay. In case you weren't paying attention, the post on the Tri bike was an April Fools. I am going to be one of those folks with aeros on my road bike. Pray for me.
My ride on Saturday was great, as usual. I really love the group I ride with. We did 58 miles with some nice rolling hills on the way back. Each week we increase the mileage a bit and the hills on the return get just a little harder; I like this. I have to say. Despite loving the swim training (even though I am not fast), I LOVE the bike training. I don't mind pushing myself hard in cycling (unlike running, but we won't go there). Our group is fast too which keeps me pushing hard. We even passed the 'A' group on our return Saturday. One of the 'A' guys was off the back of his group and ended up in our paceline. We were passing him and I was the lead gal in our line. As soon as he saw me about to pass him it was "who has a bigger dick". Clearly I lose that one as I have none at all. Frankly, I was fine to let him sit in front of me. I don't need to get into who's is bigger while riding in NYC traffic. Just call me safety girl (or someone who has a healthy sense of mortality). Eventually he peeled off.
Sunday I was out at Central Park to route for Jon of SwinCycloRun at the Run As One race for lung cancer charity. He set a new PR for the 4 mile race by 1:56!! Awesome. He is off to New Orleans 70.3 next weekend so head over to his blog and show some love! He is gonna kill it, I have no doubt.
I've been thinking about sharing music in posts occasionally. I don't really listen to my ipod when I run outdoors, but I know a lot of you do. I thought it could be fun to share some stuff I like and maybe in the process either take you back to good times or force you to hate me for my taste in music. A friend posted this on FB (Thanks Marnie!) and it took me waaaaaay back. Malcolm McLaren was a genius. I give you Madam Butterfly (some of you may be too young to know this, uh um). Off for my long run.
7 comments:
Well I'll show my age and say I love Madam Butterfly. Great post! Thanks!
HAHAHA, that dumb guy couldnt let his ego go and allow himself to get passed. Men and their silly egos. At least you got a free ride by latching onto his back tire, making him do all the work, then he had to say "uncle". I love it
Men who play that "I've got a bigger one than YOU" game piss me off. I met up with one a few weeks ago. and he was hanging on my back wheel after I passed him like that annoying piece of toilet paper that sticks to your shoe for a few miles until he came to his turn. And the douche had the gall to say "Not a bad pull for a girl." ARRGH!!!
nothing wrong with clip on aerobars... and I run 9sp Ultegra on all 3 of my bikes... sounds like you are getting strong.
So you did jump on a 12/27! Good choice! Thanks again for coming out on Sunday. What a glorious weekend!
Ha! A guy acting like that is probably compensating. *oops, did I just say that?*
I am clueless in the world of chain rings and gearing and what not. Since it's so flat here, I've only ridden with whatever my bike has come with. I'm looking forward to hearing how your new set-up works for you.
hahahaha..hey, if you get "chicked"...you get "chicked"....he needs to get his cycle up..period.
Good job on the purchases....new bike toys are ALWAYS good!
Keep working hard luv!!
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