I haven't been doing much riding lately because the temperatures in Houston have been holding steady in the 100s (F). In the big book of excuses to not go outside - I think heat waves would be ranked near the top. Right? Yes? Please?
Well, anyway - I'm still doing what I can to train for some upcoming rides, which all promise to be fun while pushing my limits. Here's the down and dirty on my upcoming bikes and deck actions!
Wichita Falls, TX -- August 25 - 27
Hotter'n Hell Ride - 100 miles
I mentioned this ride in an earlier post and I'm starting to get concerned that I won't survive... or... actually.... if I'll be able to complete 100 miles! Nonetheless, I have been working out at home and in the office - mainly doing exercises for my glutes as that is the area where I feel I need the most work.
Boneyard Garland Skatepark - Since I'll be up in Wichita Falls, I'm planning to make a stop in north Dallas on the day after the ride to check out this highly rated and recommended skatepark!
Pflugerville, TX -- September 2
I'll be in Austin for work August 30th and September 1st - but after that, Patty and I will be doing some hiking around the area, drinking too much coffee, and hitting up a couple of skateparks in Pflugerville (aka northeast Austin).
Northeast Metro Skatepark - This one is huge (40,000 square feet!) and looks like a lot of fun. I'm eager to check it out as it looks like it has a lot to offer for my level of skating. Just from the photos, it looks similar to the North Houston Skatepark (77,000 square feet).
Skate Spot - not a whole lot of info on the Internet on this one, but several people have recommended it to me as it features tree canopies and a lot of great features packed into a small area. Very curious about this one.
EDITORIAL NOTE: SEPTEMBER 3rd IS MY BIRTHDAY
Spring, TX -- September 13
Spring Creek Greenway - 80 miles
This is not an official ride event, I just enjoy this trail in north Houston and I am eager to checked it out on the Fuji bike. It's approximately 40 miles one-way and I plan on trying to achieve the roundtrip ride in under 6 hours. My other go-to scenic Houston ride is the Terry Hershey Trail in west Houston. That trail is about 21 miles one-way - although I've clocked an additional 35 miles with the other trails that branch off the Terry Hershey system.
Galveston, TX -- October 21-22
Bike Around The Bay - 120 miles
And this is the ride that REALLY has me a wee bit worried. It's the ride that prompted me to finally seek out a multi-speed bike. I mean, the MS150 was definitely the catalyst for me wanting to shop around for a multi-speed... but the anticipation of this ride is what tipped the scale. Horror stories abound about the treacherous headwinds, the long, long slog along the highways, and then trying to cover the distance in time to make it to the camp site and get enough rest... and reboot my energy for the next day.
The Fuji has given me the opportunity to learn the nuances of the gearing mechanism on a bike while also understanding where I need to concentrate (most important: pace yourself!) for longer rides such as Bike Around The Bay.
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