69.55 miles, 14.4 mph (4:48:58 total time)
This weekend, I wanted to do a long bike ride. I had mapped out a route that would take me mostly through the reservation so that I could avoid as many stoplights as possible....and maybe if I was feeling lucky hit the casinos and rub elbows with the old ladies. The great part about this ride was that it was only supposed to be 55 miles. Not a SUPER far ride but far enough that my ass would hurt afterwards. Nothing like a little 'tactile feedback' to tell you that you rode well.
Well, turns out that Google Maps had different plans. In the below planned route, I marked the 'issue' point with a star.
Turns out that what looked like a road was actually a Jeep dirt path. Not so good on the road bike. I actually did ride 2 miles each way on the dirt path to see if it would magically turn into a road, but it didn't - not even when I made dirt bike noises! *Rarrrrrr VVRRoooooommmm*
Below is the actual route that I ended up riding. You can see around mile 35 when I had a short out and back on the dirt road. Where the city ends, reservation begins.
But, I suppose I got the 'tactile feedback' that I was looking for. Not only are my legs still tired and sore, my ass DOES hurt! So, on that scale I suppose it was a good ride.
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Hi Adam,
Wowzer, a 70 mile bike ride!! Rock Star!! Does your ass hurt?
Enjoy the rest of your weekend...have fun with your Easter company:)
See, if you had left off the Raaaarrr, and just said the VRRoooooommmm, I'm pretty sure it would've magically turned into a road. (The Rraaaar made it think it was a tiger-duh!)
70 miles is a looooooooooooooooooooooooong way.
Hope the Easter bunny brings you something for your hurting ass. 70 miles is far. Hell, 55 sounds far enough to me.
wow! I am impressed! Easter candy is the best and I have heard it is good for taking the focus off of a sore tookus!
Wait. You went from Gilbert past Laveen and back?!?!???!? Laveen is on the otherwise of th universe, and you live even further away than me! That's insane
That is epic! Sometimes getting lost can create quite a workout. I've done it myself. Still, great job getting it done!
Who cares about your ass, how's your foot?
Remind me to never do a long run with you!
My stalking is almost complete. Now I've got it narrowed down to the South Mountain area. Next week: I stop by for dinner.
Nice ride Adam! Way to pull it off!
The little side route is obviously your sub-conscious telling you that it is not a good idea to go find young single cocktail waitresses for your pal Jeff. give it up friend and listen to reason.
Another mile or so and you would have hit the road. I can't believe you went all the way around south mountain. How'd you like riding on baseline south of downtown Phx?
Hahaha, rounded up for effect, loved that! At least it was on a bike and not during a long run! Sheesh!! :) Hope walking isn't too much of an issue today!
I cannot fathom riding 70 miles on a bike. Go buy yourself a Livestrong shirt if you don't already have one.
Congrats on your accidental distance! How's your butt? No riding for at least a day or tow I'm ASSuming, right?
I intentionally did 70 miles last summer... and my butt hurt like crazy for a few days afterward. Hope you feel better fast!
Wow...i don't even want to think about why my ass would feel like after that. That's double my distance PR. And something tells me that the wife won't give me an extra 5 hours or so to try that anytime soon!
I don't know how you handled 70 miles. Your ass must be pretty sore for sure! I hope you get back to running again before you have an ass injury.
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