"Training Log" 1/25-1/31

Regular weekly bike commute with an added ride to the in laws.  Also had a 10 miles neighborhood run Saturday. 

By bike:  60 miles
By feet:   10 miles

"Training Log" 01/18-01/24

By bike: 42 commuting miles
By feet:  5 miles

"Training Log" 01/11-01/17

Regular work week except I had to work Saturday so my bike miles are up but I didn't get the opportunity to run. 

By bike: 60 miles
By feet:  0 miles

"Training Log" 01/04-01/10

Nothing major to report this week.  All bike riding was commuting to work.  I did put my studded tires on during the previous weekend because of the expected snow storm this week, which turned out being just two inches.  It was still difficult to ride on the snowy roads that were rutted by cars. 

This week I also had the opportunity to ride in 3deg temps, which is about as cold as its going to get in Indy so it was nice to get it out of the way early in the year. 

Also got my first run of the year in.

By bike:   36 miles
By feet:    5 miles

"Training Log" 12/29/2014-01/3/2015

Short work week because of the holidays and since the majority of my biking is work commuting, if not for the Polar Bear Pedal I'd only have 12 miles this week.

This was the 4th annual Polar Bear Pedal, and the first year it wasn't cold and snowy.  Instead we had 38deg temps and constant rain.  I would rather ride in 10deg snow than 30deg rain, but the ride was fun and its good to show support for Indy's bike culture.

Miles by bike:   42
Miles by feet:    0

Indiana Randonneurs 200k

This was Indiana Randonneurs first Brevet.  At just over 200k and a finishing time cut-off of 13-1/2 hours, Indianpolis-Story-Indianapolis had a mix of just about everything.  Some nice urban riding accompanied with beautiful hilly southern Indiana rural riding. 

I only live 13 miles from the start of the event at Major Taylor Velodrome so I decided to ride to it.  Some photos of Indianapolis at sunrise:

At the halfway point at the Story Inn in Story Indiana.  A nice break to get our card stamped, re-fill water bottles, and some nourishment.

Pretty cool place.  I've been around the Inn, but never visited.

Shot of the pub.

Check out the mountains in the background.

The after ride shot.  Total mileage was 140 for the day.  The end of July Indiana Randonneurs is hosting the 300k with a time cut off of 20 hours.  Hopefully everything will work out and I'll be able to participate.  

Winter commuting, in case you forgot about the white stuff.

LET IT SNOW!!!!

Parking at work. 

Slick rides call for new shoes.  I couldn't spin out with these tires if I tried. 

Not too cold on the rides into work.  The rides home called for balaclava and goggles. 

 The snow is starting to collect.

The daily cleaning of my bike because of the salt, slush, and grime made me cringe. Time for a simpler bike. 

 

My new commuter.  Fixed gear.  No derailers, 1 brake, studded tires.  Eat it up salt.

 

Studded tires were a must. 

Fully protected from the elements.  -2degF some mornings.  

This winter was extreme for Indiana. I didn't commute everyday, but did ride on days when most wouldn't.  Icy roads, deep snow, and salt trucks spraying me with salt.  The extreme lows did begin to wear on me, but some days it was just absolutely beautiful.