Hi Sylvia,
Welcome to COWs. I only started riding seriously in November of 2009,
and I started riding with the COWs sometime in December. I have never
raced before. So, I'm the noob in the group. They are a great group
with many different skill levels, and lots of fun to hang out with.
I'm amazed at the quickness with which my body has responded to
riding. I started out doing 10-15 mile rides, but when I hooked up
with other riders, I soon found myself going farther and faster. I
have mainly tried to put a lot of miles on the bike, just over 500
since Jan 1. Now I can do 50 to 60 mile rides.
Personally, I like spinning, especially on recovery days. I find that
I can more carefully control and monitor the stress I put on my body
by using a heart rate monitor, and I don't have to worry about getting
way out in the country and losing all my energy. Nothing beats the
feel of rubber on the road, though! I have discovered that long solo
rides do more for my mental and physical toughness than anything.
I recently discovered a book that has given me some insights into
training, The Cyclist's Training Bible by Joe Friel. It may be
overkill for the casual cyclists, but if you have questions, the book
has a least one set of answers. There are probably other answers out
there, and I haven't yet tested out the techniques of the book, but
the author seems to base his philosophy on sound science and years of
experience. I'm enjoying the read and learning a lot about the sport.
I hope to see you out there on the road soon. Some of us plan to ride
50 plus miles tomorrow, and then a shorter, slower recovery ride on
Sunday. Probably about 20 miles or so. Maybe you and your husband
can join us for the Sunday ride.
Peace,
Joshua
Rev. Joshua M.K. Goocey
Senior Minister
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
207 Tarboro St. N.
Wilson, NC 27896
[email protected]
On Feb 19, 2010, at 4:15 PM, Segres, Sylvia wrote:
Hi COWs,
Thanks Don for linking me to Cynthia, and thanks Cynthia for adding
me to the group. My husband and I are really excited about riding
with other local cycling enthusiasts. We both love to ride but our
schedule rarely allows us to ride together because we have two young
boys.
Don mentioned that you would be a great group to contact in Wilson
for cycling. My plans are to complete my first 2-day 100 mile ride
this June to the Sand Hills in the American Diabetes Association
Tour de Cure. Would any of you be interested in joining me or
helping me train. I've started a team with the ADA "Team Novo
Nordisk". Yes this is a corporate team- but you don't have to be
employed by Novo Nordisk to participate. Last year they provided
breathable t-shirts and this year I'm trying to get them to provide
Jerseys, shorts, and helmets.
Currently I ride about 15-17mph 10-15 miles at a time.
Right now I ride alone and don't want to get too far away from home
base with out a team.
What are your thoughts?
Sylvia Segres
OneMBA Class of 2010
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Cell 252-292-9358
Home 252-206-1949
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