Today's Ride

[FairfaxPat]

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Today-Wednesday-It's starting to get hot around here-only 83 F. here in Fairfax today, but by the weekend it's going to be in the 90's F.-We went out before noon and rode up a mostly shady but steep at the top climb we have nicknamed Heart Attack.Then to the lakes on the lower slopes of Tam...

 

[FairfaxPat]

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Today-Thursday-We rode up to the West about 900' or so. I was amazed to find fresh wildflowers growing up at the top in this dry, golden area. Moderate temps today- high 70's F.-but supposed to have a 4-5 day heat wave in the 90's starting tomorrow. Might be a good time to go to the beach...

 

[FairfaxPat]

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Today-Saturday-Not nearly as hot as predicted, only 84 F. Nonetheless, we rode up Iron Springs road to the west of town about 900' up as it is mostly in the shade...

 

[al-onestare]

I think some of your forecast heatwave turned up on these shores Pat. Proper hot yesterday as it hit 30 (86). Managed to get a quick 80 min blast around the local woods. Can't wait to hit the holidays and spend some extended quality time in the saddle, scaring myself to new levels as I try and conquer (survive) the Alps.

There are way too many stiles around here!

http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/2270928620

 

[FairfaxPat]

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Al-the alps sounds good. I'm going to the Sierras to Lake Tahoe in August...Today-Wednesday-The heat wave continues around here- 100 F. ( 38 C. ) the last 3 days here, while only 92 F. today-so an early ride to beat the heat up to Tamarancho about 900' up...

 

[FairfaxPat]

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Today-Saturday-The heat wave around here is finally over-a pleasant 80 F. and sunny . We rode up to the West of town the steep way...

 

[Mike Muz]

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Rode up to Cannock, in the Forest of Dean today, seemingly a lot more uphill than down, to get to a fantastic waymarked 7 mile loop!

Well worth the effort. Despite my small wheels and VERY narrow bars, we had a great time! Berms, hairpins, lots of small up and down bits, through some beautiful forest! A few photos for you.

Fish out of water photo, as there was a downhill race on!

IMG_1284 by Mike Murray, on Flickr

IMG_1285 by Mike Murray, on Flickr

IMG_1287 by Mike Murray, on Flickr

IMG_1290 by Mike Murray, on Flickr

Not seen one of these railway crossing gates for some years!

IMG_1292 by Mike Murray, on Flickr

A couple of minutes rest before the ride home!

WP_20170625_15_28_01_Selfie(1)[1] by Mike Murray, on Flickr

Mike

 

[FairfaxPat]

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Man, I thought my bars were narrow-not anymore...Looks like a fun place to ride, Mike. Today-Monday-A nice summer day, only 74 F.-perfect riding weather. I rode South to the lower slopes of Tam and the lakes today with my old friend Gary aka Santa-still going up the hills...

 

[tintin40]

Lovely

 

[Mike Muz]

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Cheers Pat!

Did another two loops of that circuit today. Started off with one, before going on to the more technical red route. Did about half of that, but not nearly as much fun, so when the two routes merged, I went back to the blue one. More flowing singletrack. Such a great place to ride!
Overcast here too, so it was nice and cool for a good blast!

Looks like Santa was enjoying himself! :xmas-wink:

Mike