Sean’s Blog

Didn’t ride at all on days six and seven. But I did get out today for the bike commute to work followed by a ride up to Fairfax. Then did a quick equipment change at home and did some cross riding in the park again.

No photos this time around.

Strava upload.

237/500

Not even half way to the 500, but I’m actually quite pleased to considering I’ve been back on the bike for only three weeks now. It feels pretty good, but I have a little time before I’m back in decent shape.

Marin Headlands

Today, I went for my first true mixed terrain ride…and I’m absolutely beat. Mileage-wise, it wasn’t super impressive. The ride came in at just under 40 miles, but a majority of the riding was on gravelly or muddy off road trails. Energy-wise, it felt like we traveled twice the distance that we did.

I also uploaded my first ride to Strava! Strava Upload

I’m not going to write much because I have a couple of beers and a burrito in my belly so I’m pretty sleepy, but I will leave you with this cool sunset that ended our ride.

I’m a pretty long way off since I’m back to work starting tomorrow, but I’m okay with the numbers since a big chunk has been off road.

158/500

nil. nada.

95/500

I recently picked up a new-to-me cross bike off of craigslist. Uhh…can somebody say bicycle problem? And my neighbor has been introducing me to the trails in Golden Gate Park, which is essentially my urban backyard ride. I am totally stoked on this new discovery: both the style of riding and the laps that are so close to where I live.

In terms of mileage, I’m quickly fading from the target. Especially since Christmas will be spent with family and I am working next week. I did take Monday off because it looks like there will be a break in the weather. The ride through the park probably totaled about 20 kilometers (I actually didn’t get around to opening the Garmin yet), but navigating around roots, absorbing the shock, all the sudden braking, and the quick accelerations up dirt slopes made it feel like a much more intense 20 kilometers.

95/500