Randy’s Cycling Log

Ride Data
Ride #3 – April 25, 2008
Distance: 36.23
Year to Date Distance: 96.5 miles
Time: 2.13.30
Avg. Speed: 16.2 mph 
Max. Speed: 30.3 mph

Ride Description: Basically the MCC Monday night route but we cut over off Wyley rode earlier to avoid a long slow climb into the head wind going up to 126th Ave.

Riding Partners: Jim Mahaney

Notes on the day:  Pretty easy paced ride.  In the end it was about the same overall speed as on Tuesday (Ride #1) but boy did it hurt a lot less.  <grin>.   The head wind was pretty brutal for this early in the season….  but the ride home was sweet.  Jim was great company and we had a burger at his place afterward.   Definitely a bit different on weeks that I don’t have the kids to go out for a ride and then be able to just hang out thereafter, although I do miss coming any hanging out with the former wife.

Ride Data
Ride #2 – April 24, 2008
Distance: ~23 miles
Year to Date Distance: 60.27 miles
Time: unknown
Avg. Speed: unknown
Max. Speed: unknown

Ride Description: The Classic East Saugatuck Loop starting from my home.  Route slip put the distance a bit over 23 miles.

Riding Partners: None – Solo!

Notes on the day:  Ride my path bike and intended on doing a few miles casually but ended up riding the East Saugatuck loop.

Ride Data
Ride #1 – April 22, 2008
Distance: 37.27
Year to Date Distance: 37.27 miles
Time: 2.12.29
Avg. Speed: 16.8 mph (17.1 when the ride ended but my ride home was very slow)
Max. Speed: 28.2 mph

Ride Description: Velo City Cycles Tuesday Afternoon Road Ride.

Riding Partners: Mike Mortorff, Jim Mahaney, Leon Slikkers, MC, Kelly, Aaron, Greg, Jessica Oosting, John Jasker, Dawn Davison, The Original Randy, Dave Blanford, Kirk Walters, and so many great people who I am forgetting at the moment.

Notes on the day:  Quite the title… I know.  For those that don’t know the story.  My wife left me last October and life has been quite different since that day.  It’s definitely been the most humbling experience of my life.  I entertained thoughts of continuing to ride indoors this past winter but once the Divorce news broke, I really didn’t have it in me.  As of yesterday I’m 30 pounds lighter than last October and not the kind of weight you want to lose.  I knew last night was going to hurt and hurt bad.   It did and it was absolutely beautiful.   The sensations in the legs and lungs were VERY good.  I just need to get my stamina and endurance back and I just may be faster than ever. My stress level this morning is at a level that I can’t remember the last time it was this low.    You know I used to read cycling magazines and talk of ‘love of the bike’.  I thought it was corny and wrote it off…. last night I not only discovered my ‘love of the bike’, I think I rediscovered myself in the process…  my new single life is a bit scary but it ‘will be’ very good in time.

Thanks to several really close friends that helped pull me through the last 6 months. 

• Jim Mahaney and Mike Mortorff….. You guys really rock.
• Jami… your journey (like my own) is ongoing and I will be there for anything you need.
• Ginny…. 10 years ago we lost touch.  The last few weeks have meant so much.
• Sis – Glad to have you back.
• MC – You are truly the mayor.  Thanks for letting me vent constantly in your place of business.
• John Sr – You know how much you mean to me.
• Johnny – CrueFest in July Baby!  Need I say more?  Yes… thanks for our NHB time!
• The Cramer’s – You both are amazing people!  God Bless you! 
• Pastor Mike – Thanks for helping to keep me pointed to the Lord