No sooner are the 66 miles of Virtual Conquer the Coast under my belt and in my odometer than the next training miles commence. Today I took my bike to work and set off in the evening for 15 miles around Downtown Corpus Christi. I also indulged my other hobby – bridges – by checking out the South side of the new Harbor Bridge project.
I’ve been trying to ride at least 50 miles a week in preparation for the 2020 Conquer the Coast bicycle ride.
Unfortunately, as with most things in life, the Conquer the Coast event has been cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
Nevertheless a “Virtual” alternative has been mooted. Anyone can enter and complete the course of their choice to qualify for “Conquer the Coast 2020”
Of course I registered to complete the course even although I could not ride over the Harbor Bridge (which is my main attraction to the event).
Here is a link to the video of my journey:
Now heading into the week ending September 12th, the scheduled date for Conquer the Coast 2020, had it not been cancelled due to COVID-19.
Dang but I’m not having much luck entering this event!
This is the 4th year I’ve attempted to register for it and I’ve only succeeded in riding it once!
… on the other hand …
Much reduced mileage this week due to weather but at least I clocked a few miles.
Confined to the house for several evenings I took to the Internet and found this photo of 2 old friends. Yes, in my youth, I was a nerdy “bus spotter” and remember this pair well.
Managed a few more miles this week but still falling short of my 50 mile goal. The temperature has been in the 90F range with SSE winds around 10 to 15 mph neither of which promotes enthusiasm for cycling.
Also there was the yard work that had to be done!
On the plus side memorial Park has been opened to the public again and so some mileage can be achieved in the relative shade of the park.
Off to a flying start this week thanks to Cousin Ray.
No time for cycling this week for one reason or another.
I clocked a couple of turns around our sub-division after dusk on Saturday just to be able to say I had done something.
Catchup, Roundup, Ramblings
Tropical Storm Hanna had the temerity to achieve Hurricane status before finally making landfall South of Corpus Christi.
Wet weather and flooded coastal roads were the only problems encountered. Well, that and preventing me from doing much cycling.
We spent Friday afternoon de-weeding a flower bed in the back yard and re-planting it with real flowers. Patty is happy 🙂
Saturday afternoon we repainted the ceiling in the hallway, because our old a/c unit had leaked water and damaged the plaster, and then installed a new light unit. (The new a/c unit went in some months ago at considerable expense!) Patty is very happy 🙂
Cycling – 2004. I entered a local cycle run when living in Scotland; Emily rode with me in her “cycle seat” and we were accompanied by good friend Karen. I seem to remember I had to get off and push my bike, and Emily, up one of the steeper hills on the route. Fun times.
