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Ride Report for Day 4 of the Rapha Turkey Takeoff Challenge on Strava – AKA “The Marauding Minivan”

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November 27th, 2011

Readyforplanb.com ride report for Day 4 of the Rapha Turkey Takeoff Challenge on Strava.

On the final day of the Rapha Turkey Takeoff Challenge on Strava I was greeted with temps in the thirties and the wind blowing over twenty miles per hour.  With those winds Ben and I decided we would do a leisurely tour around Dallas and enjoy the ride rather than heading out to the country and just banging out the miles.  It turned out to be a great call.

We rolled down the Santa Fe Trail and cut through a very quiet down town, enjoying the wide open streets cutting through the high-rises.  The Christmas decorations were already up and the tourists were out by the Dealey Plaza.  Still, we both laughed at how amazing it was that in a city of 6 million people downtown felt deserted on a cold Sunday morning.

Other early highlights of the ride were rolling through the Bishop Arts District and the Katy Trail.  The Bishop Arts District has such a cool vibe, every time I’m over there I promise myself I will go more often.  The Katy Trail was bustling with runners and walkers.  Read more... (539 words, 1 image)

Ride Report for Day 3 of the Rapha Turkey Takeoff Challenge on Strava

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November 26th, 2011

Readyforplanb.com ride report for Day 3 of the Rapha Turkey Takeoff Challenge on Strava.

After a travel day on Friday it was great to be home where I could enjoy warmer weather, my own bike, and familiar roads.  With one hundred and seventy miles to go over the next two days to finish the Rapha Turkey Takeoff Challenge on Strava, I was excited to get rolling.

Looking forward to a century on Sunday with my buddy Ben, today’s goal was a seventy mile ride.  For any ride over fifty miles coming up with a fun route is always good to keep boredom at bay.  With rain expected in a couple hours and concern over having a mechanical far from home, I decided to stay close and listen to a good book and hit some of the cool old boulevards around East Dallas.  Helping a woman fix a flat was the omen I needed to confirm I had made the right choice.

The Bridge at White Rock Lake in Dallas  Read more... (284 words, 1 image)

Ride Report for Day 2 of the Rapha Turkey Takeoff Challenge on Strava

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Readyforplanb.com ride report for Day 2 of the Rapha Turkey Takeoff Challenge on Strava.

 

As I started to gear up for my day 2 ride, I couldn’t help but smile at how my first ride had ended.  In a bit of a rush to race inside, I had put the bike aside and ditched my shoes quickly.  Observing the bike in the light of day, it was entertaining to see how much sand and grime a bike picks up on a wet and windy ride on Cape Cod.  I gave it a quick rinse with the hose and cleaned the chain and checked my cables.  It made me appreciate the abuse that a rental bike takes on the Cape.  Seeing my shoes in the same wet, cold and sandy state let me know this was going to be a chilly ride.

Rolling out I decided to skip the Cape Cod Rail Trail and just explore the area.  The CCRT trail was a safe bet, but I figured the roads would be quiet because of Thanksgiving.  I was also pressed for time, so my plan was to just get some good spinning in.  Get the blood flowing, take it easy and just enjoy the time I had on the bike.  Read more... (1000 words, 3 images)

Ride Report for Day 1 of the Rapha Turkey Takeoff Challenge on Strava

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November 23rd, 2011Readyforplanb.com ride report for Day 1 of the Rapha Turkey Takeoff Challenge on Strava.Usually I like to sleep in on my birthday.  We’re not talking college style, but long enough to wake up rested and feeling good.  This morning my alarm went off at 6:30 so I could go ride.  I figured if I had an early start I may be able to squeeze in some more miles without holding up everyone’s plans.  It was the first day of the Rapha Turkey Takeoff Challenge and I needed to get a jump on the 9,000 calories I have to burn over the next five days.  As a plant-based cyclist, I won’t be eating turkey this year, but the challenge was something I couldn’t pass up!

As I started to get ready rain started pouring down.  A quick glance at the weather forecast and it was clear that we were going to be hammered all morning.  The good news was it looked like it should clear up after lunch and give me a better window.  I was glad I had the flexibility.  Read more... (615 words, 4 images)

New Goal – Rapha Turkey Takeoff Challenge on Strava

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Strava and Raphahave combined to challenge cyclists to burn 9,000 calories in five days, starting November 23rd and going through Sunday, November 27th.  Once you enter, all participants will load their GPS data onto Strava.As a vegan, I don’t need the help taking off the turkey but I love a good challenge so I am in.  My estimate is that I’ll need to ride around 225 to 250 miles to hit 9,000 calories.Let’s see if I can pull it off!