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Sunday, February 23, 2014

BAFS NOVA-CBG Gran Fondo 2

Started off a little warmer than yesterday but then stayed a bit chilly while it was shady for the first few hours. But after the sun came out, it warmed up nicely. The route was good and challenging enough. We called a few audibles and decided to skip the Eisenhower Valley Loop so we wouldn't have to climb Beauregard and did some more Hains Point Loops to make up the difference. Had a much better time than last month's Gran Fondo. Now to figure out what route to ride for next month's Gran Fondo.

BAFS NOVA-CBG Gran Fondo 2 by kwarkentien at Garmin Connect - Details



















Saturday, February 22, 2014

BAFS NOVA-CBG Arboretum & Hains Point

What a lovely day for a ride. It warmed up quickly and it was bright and sunny. Had a nice ride over to the Arboretum and did some exploring there before returning back to Shirlington by way of Hains Point for a little lap around. And the after-ride at Guapo's was fantastic, like always. Gran Fondo tomorrow. Gotta get some rest to get ready for that.

BAFS NOVA-CBG Arboretum & Hains Point by kwarkentien at Garmin Connect - Details













Sunday, February 16, 2014

BAFS NOVA-CBG Malfunction Junction

Had quite an interesting, slow, yet enjoyable ride. The condition of the trails was hit or miss with the W&OD, Bluemont, and CCT (in DC only) looking good but the approaches to the Key Bridge and the CCT right at the Maryland line looking like crap. Had to dismount and walk over snow mounds at several curb cuts and caught some slushy snow just before the Montgomery County line on the CCT and bit it. Luckily, it was quite a soft landing in the snow so no worries. Also had a nice little break at Cycle Life and looked at too many expensive toys but luckily the lock on the wallet held and I didn't spend any money. The ride back to Arlington got quite interesting as we had to climb up and over the C&O Canal since our earlier trip down M Street on the incoming trip brought my average speed down to 5.9 mph as we sat in stop and go traffic. Unfortunately, during the trudge through the snow, I lost one of my cleat covers, which I then I had to backtrack to find and then chip all the packed snow out of my left cleat. And to top it off, as we started the climb up Lee Highway on the way back to Shirlington, Barbara's chain busted clear off the bike. Luckily, Stephanie had a replacement link but we had no chain tool to remove the broken link. The folks at the Marriott loaned us some pliers but they wouldn't remove the last pin, so Steph and Ben rode down to Big Wheel Bikes in Lyon Village to pick up a chain tool and then back so we could fix the chain and finally set off to complete the ride. My average speed was even slower than yesterday, which I thought was impossible, my hands, jacket, and gauntlets were covered in grease, and the sun was setting. But yet, it was fun! I wonder what our next iteration will bring.

BAFS NOVA-CBG Malfunction Junction by kwarkentien at Garmin Connect - Details







Saturday, February 15, 2014

BAFS NOVA-CBG Frosty the Snowman Ride

And then there were two. Mary was the only other one crazy enough to want to go out and ride in the light rain/sleet/snow today but out we went and had a nice and slow ride to nowhere in particular. Had a pit stop at FreshBikes to ogle all the pretty toys there and Mary picked up some new shoe covers too. Then ambled back to Shirlington where I bid Mary adieu and continued to ride around Fairlington, Nauck, Columbia Heights, and Douglas Park. Got 20 miles in so I'm OK with that. Now what to do tomorrow...

BAFS NOVA-CBG Frosty the Snowman Ride by kwarkentien at Garmin Connect - Details





Thursday, February 13, 2014

BAFS Snowy Sleazy Ride

Got my ride in for the BAFS competition. Booyah! #BAFS #FreezingSaddles #Team3 #LentementMaisSurement #FrenchTeamRules

BAFS Snowy Sleazy Ride by kwarkentien at Garmin Connect - Details




Sunday, February 9, 2014

BAFS NOVA-CBG Extended Korte Vasa Plus Exploring

Got in my 41 miles so I end the week with 100 miles, meeting my weekly goal. Nice, slow and steady ride out the Arlington Triangle to Georgetown, followed by the Korte Vasa with a little bit of exploring of the new bridge down to M Street SE and Kingman Island, before returning to the course and finishing up the Arlington Triangle. Got pummeled with some sleet, then snow, but nothing of note. Got lots of Instagram photos as proof of our exploits including a shot in front of the Old Executive Office Building, which was sporting the US and French flags. Since we're "the French Team," Lentement mais Surement, it seemed a fitting tribute. Now I've got to get ready for the February Gran Fondo next Saturday.

BAFS NOVA-CBG Extended Korte Vasa Plus Exploring by kwarkentien at Garmin Connect - Details