Rage Rage against the crappy weather - Page 2

01-16-2005, 08:38 AM

Maggie wrote:

> I need a winter sport. My son snowboards. Maybe I should take up a
> winter sport. But I can't think of one. What the heck do you do in
> Jersey in the winter for fun outdoors? I know this is a bycycle NG, but
> some of you out here in on the east coast must have other
> hobbies....what the heck do you do for exercise and recreation when you
> can't ride? Excluding the gym, because that's work. Yesterday I
> watched the Jets looooose :-( and I cleaned my house. That was not fun.

I have a turbo supercharged Irish Setter that gets me out at
least twice per day for walks. I think I'm good for at least
3 miles a day and more like 5 or more each day because of the
beast.

Cross country skiing is very good as well. You can ski on the
bike paths as well as the abundant trails and fields and such
in this area (western MA).

But this danged post snowfall rain, freezing rain and ice has
pretty much killed off any XC skiing for now. A couple inches
of dry fluffy stuff predicted for this afternoon and tonight
so perhaps that will improve the conditions.

At least it's cold again around here, so the ice bike with
studded tires will be back out again. I don't do cold rain
and the cars splashed the heck out of me last week on the
daily commutes. Miserable!

SMH

01-16-2005, 08:38 AM

Maggie wrote:

> I need a winter sport. My son snowboards. Maybe I should take up a
> winter sport. But I can't think of one. What the heck do you do in
> Jersey in the winter for fun outdoors? I know this is a bycycle NG, but
> some of you out here in on the east coast must have other
> hobbies....what the heck do you do for exercise and recreation when you
> can't ride? Excluding the gym, because that's work. Yesterday I
> watched the Jets looooose :-( and I cleaned my house. That was not fun.

I have a turbo supercharged Irish Setter that gets me out at
least twice per day for walks. I think I'm good for at least
3 miles a day and more like 5 or more each day because of the
beast.

Cross country skiing is very good as well. You can ski on the
bike paths as well as the abundant trails and fields and such
in this area (western MA).

But this danged post snowfall rain, freezing rain and ice has
pretty much killed off any XC skiing for now. A couple inches
of dry fluffy stuff predicted for this afternoon and tonight
so perhaps that will improve the conditions.

At least it's cold again around here, so the ice bike with
studded tires will be back out again. I don't do cold rain
and the cars splashed the heck out of me last week on the
daily commutes. Miserable!

SMH

01-16-2005, 08:38 AM

Maggie wrote:

> I need a winter sport. My son snowboards. Maybe I should take up a
> winter sport. But I can't think of one. What the heck do you do in
> Jersey in the winter for fun outdoors? I know this is a bycycle NG, but
> some of you out here in on the east coast must have other
> hobbies....what the heck do you do for exercise and recreation when you
> can't ride? Excluding the gym, because that's work. Yesterday I
> watched the Jets looooose :-( and I cleaned my house. That was not fun.

I have a turbo supercharged Irish Setter that gets me out at
least twice per day for walks. I think I'm good for at least
3 miles a day and more like 5 or more each day because of the
beast.

Cross country skiing is very good as well. You can ski on the
bike paths as well as the abundant trails and fields and such
in this area (western MA).

But this danged post snowfall rain, freezing rain and ice has
pretty much killed off any XC skiing for now. A couple inches
of dry fluffy stuff predicted for this afternoon and tonight
so perhaps that will improve the conditions.

At least it's cold again around here, so the ice bike with
studded tires will be back out again. I don't do cold rain
and the cars splashed the heck out of me last week on the
daily commutes. Miserable!

SMH

01-16-2005, 08:45 AM

Maggie wrote:

> Looking out my window, I think I may be able to ride my bike today
> after church. Then tonight snow is expected..tomorrow the snow will
> continue...according to the weather on the internet...the snow will be
> here most of the week.
>
> Looks like the gym is in again this week. I have discovered one thing
> about riding a bicycle as recreation and exercise....it is not a year
> 'round sport in Jersey so ya better have alternate exercise plans.

physically, you can try and do some interval training during short
periods of 'good' weather - by interval training you will get the
workout in a short period of time - also improves your spinning and
overall speed. At other times, gym is your best friend - you have a
variety of training. Alternate sports will be good as well.

mentally, read ride reports on rec.bicycles.rides or elsewhere - some of
those are so nice to read - it almost gives you the feeling of riding
that route.

my 2 cents,
+ravi

01-16-2005, 08:45 AM

Maggie wrote:

> Looking out my window, I think I may be able to ride my bike today
> after church. Then tonight snow is expected..tomorrow the snow will
> continue...according to the weather on the internet...the snow will be
> here most of the week.
>
> Looks like the gym is in again this week. I have discovered one thing
> about riding a bicycle as recreation and exercise....it is not a year
> 'round sport in Jersey so ya better have alternate exercise plans.

physically, you can try and do some interval training during short
periods of 'good' weather - by interval training you will get the
workout in a short period of time - also improves your spinning and
overall speed. At other times, gym is your best friend - you have a
variety of training. Alternate sports will be good as well.

mentally, read ride reports on rec.bicycles.rides or elsewhere - some of
those are so nice to read - it almost gives you the feeling of riding
that route.

my 2 cents,
+ravi

01-16-2005, 08:45 AM

Maggie wrote:

> Looking out my window, I think I may be able to ride my bike today
> after church. Then tonight snow is expected..tomorrow the snow will
> continue...according to the weather on the internet...the snow will be
> here most of the week.
>
> Looks like the gym is in again this week. I have discovered one thing
> about riding a bicycle as recreation and exercise....it is not a year
> 'round sport in Jersey so ya better have alternate exercise plans.

physically, you can try and do some interval training during short
periods of 'good' weather - by interval training you will get the
workout in a short period of time - also improves your spinning and
overall speed. At other times, gym is your best friend - you have a
variety of training. Alternate sports will be good as well.

mentally, read ride reports on rec.bicycles.rides or elsewhere - some of
those are so nice to read - it almost gives you the feeling of riding
that route.

my 2 cents,
+ravi

01-16-2005, 10:47 AM

Brian Huntley wrote:
> Do not go gentle into falling snow
> Cyclists should spin and rave at cold and ice
> Rage, Rage, against the absence of sun's glow.
>
> Though randoneers ride longer at one go
> Because their bikes have lights, all mounted twice
> Do not go gentle into falling snow.
>
> Mass riders, the last wave by, as car horns blow
> Their frail deeds might have mocked the cagers' vice
> Rage, Rage again the absence of sun's glow.
>
> Messengers who whirl and sing like birds below
> And note, too late, the birds' south-bound advice
> Do not go gentle into falling snow.
>
> Commuting bikes, who mock the traffic's' flow
> Brake lights could blaze like meteors, but no dice
> Rage, Rage, against he absence of sun's glow.
>
> And you, on RecBikesMisc, wanting to go
> Curse, Bless me now with weather somewhat nice
> Do not go gentle into falling snow
> Rage, Rage, against the absence of sun's glow.
> - Dylan Mazzoleni

EXCELLENT.....oh creative one on Bicycles.misc....rage on, rage on.
That was outstanding. Kudo's to you Dylan Mazzoleni whomever you be!!!

And I am dumb to tell a weather's wind
How time has ticked a heaven round the stars.
"The Real Dylan...."

I rode my bike after church today....twas a good ride too....darn
cold...but I rode. I think I shall get me ars to the gym....Rage
on...do not go gentle into any good night.......Rage on.

Maggie

01-16-2005, 10:47 AM

Brian Huntley wrote:
> Do not go gentle into falling snow
> Cyclists should spin and rave at cold and ice
> Rage, Rage, against the absence of sun's glow.
>
> Though randoneers ride longer at one go
> Because their bikes have lights, all mounted twice
> Do not go gentle into falling snow.
>
> Mass riders, the last wave by, as car horns blow
> Their frail deeds might have mocked the cagers' vice
> Rage, Rage again the absence of sun's glow.
>
> Messengers who whirl and sing like birds below
> And note, too late, the birds' south-bound advice
> Do not go gentle into falling snow.
>
> Commuting bikes, who mock the traffic's' flow
> Brake lights could blaze like meteors, but no dice
> Rage, Rage, against he absence of sun's glow.
>
> And you, on RecBikesMisc, wanting to go
> Curse, Bless me now with weather somewhat nice
> Do not go gentle into falling snow
> Rage, Rage, against the absence of sun's glow.
> - Dylan Mazzoleni

EXCELLENT.....oh creative one on Bicycles.misc....rage on, rage on.
That was outstanding. Kudo's to you Dylan Mazzoleni whomever you be!!!

And I am dumb to tell a weather's wind
How time has ticked a heaven round the stars.
"The Real Dylan...."

I rode my bike after church today....twas a good ride too....darn
cold...but I rode. I think I shall get me ars to the gym....Rage
on...do not go gentle into any good night.......Rage on.

Maggie

01-16-2005, 10:47 AM

Brian Huntley wrote:
> Do not go gentle into falling snow
> Cyclists should spin and rave at cold and ice
> Rage, Rage, against the absence of sun's glow.
>
> Though randoneers ride longer at one go
> Because their bikes have lights, all mounted twice
> Do not go gentle into falling snow.
>
> Mass riders, the last wave by, as car horns blow
> Their frail deeds might have mocked the cagers' vice
> Rage, Rage again the absence of sun's glow.
>
> Messengers who whirl and sing like birds below
> And note, too late, the birds' south-bound advice
> Do not go gentle into falling snow.
>
> Commuting bikes, who mock the traffic's' flow
> Brake lights could blaze like meteors, but no dice
> Rage, Rage, against he absence of sun's glow.
>
> And you, on RecBikesMisc, wanting to go
> Curse, Bless me now with weather somewhat nice
> Do not go gentle into falling snow
> Rage, Rage, against the absence of sun's glow.
> - Dylan Mazzoleni

EXCELLENT.....oh creative one on Bicycles.misc....rage on, rage on.
That was outstanding. Kudo's to you Dylan Mazzoleni whomever you be!!!

And I am dumb to tell a weather's wind
How time has ticked a heaven round the stars.
"The Real Dylan...."

I rode my bike after church today....twas a good ride too....darn
cold...but I rode. I think I shall get me ars to the gym....Rage
on...do not go gentle into any good night.......Rage on.

Maggie

01-16-2005, 11:06 AM

Bob Burns wrote:
> Maggie wrote:
> > Looking out my window, I think I may be able to ride my bike today
> > after church. Then tonight snow is expected..tomorrow the snow
will
> > continue...according to the weather on the internet...the snow will
be
> > here most of the week.
> >
> > Looks like the gym is in again this week. I have discovered one
thing
> > about riding a bicycle as recreation and exercise....it is not a
year
> > 'round sport in Jersey so ya better have alternate exercise plans.
> >
> > I need a winter sport. My son snowboards. Maybe I should take up a
> > winter sport. But I can't think of one. What the heck do you do in
> > Jersey in the winter for fun outdoors? I know this is a bycycle NG,
> > but some of you out here in on the east coast must have other
> > hobbies....what the heck do you do for exercise and recreation when
> > you can't ride? Excluding the gym, because that's work. Yesterday
I
> > watched the Jets looooose :-( and I cleaned my house. That was not
> > fun.
> >
> > Maggie
> > [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> > [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> >
> > Do not go gentle into that good night,
> > Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
> > Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
>
> Walk, run, cross country ski if we ever get any snow!
>
> Go to a gym and do treadmill or other gadget if you can't get out.
>
> How about them Steelers!!!
>
> --
> Bob Burns
> Mill Hall PA
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> (NOT a good address.)

Is that a retorical question? I have many people on suicide watch today
because the Jets lost last night. WOW, Right down to the wire. What a
game. We almost had it. The Jets played a great game....even if I am a
Giants fan...I have to admit they played a great game. Now it's time
to get the football pools going. Who will win the super bowl. More
importantly..who will win the office football pool. And will Lance
participlate in the next tour de france....or whatever the heck it is.
I am so up on cycling....I know one rider. Lance Armstrong. And that is
because he made the cover of sports illustrated because he rode into
history, winning a record sixth Tour de France and cementing his place
as one of the greatest athletes of all time. If he did not do that, I
would never have know who the guys was.

.. But I am learning. I've come a long way from my first convoluted
post. Don't ya think? I am still riding, still posting and still
exercising at the gym. I amaze myself. Now all I have to do is come
through on that 25 mile MS charity ride in may. I wonder if I can do
the ride on a stationary bike. I'm getting great at that. ;-)
Maggie