Cycle Scenes v.2 (WW # 80)

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I had been wanting a change of scenery for a long ride and planned to cycle at Callaway Gardens last weekend. Unfortunately, the weather was not on board with my plan.  This weekend the weather was dialed in and off I went early Saturday morning.  Callaway has a wonderful bike trail system that meanders deep into the hilly Georgia woods.  The gate attendant told me it had just been repaved.  {She also asked me if I was over 65.  Heavy Sigh....}  

Although I had planned to cycle the roads, I decided to try the trails.  True to her word, it was as smooth as glass.  My Garmin lost satellite connection several times in the woods with the surrounding hills. Luckily, I had recently installed a no-frills {aka: cheap economical} Cat Eye Velo 9 bike computer.  It did the job just fine.  It fact, it's easier to see its display compared to my Garmin watch.

All of the bridges are numbered so you can't get lost.  But, make sure to get a map!

After about 17 miles of hair-pinned turns and thus burning up my brakes, I decided to ride mostly on the roads.  It was difficult to get up to speed on the trails as well.  It is off season and there was little traffic to worry about.  I also made a lightning fast clothing change as it was getting warm in my capris and 3/4 zip top.  I put on a much thinner long sleeve shirt and shorts.   Back to work!  

Their roads are my favorites to both run and ride!

The scenery is beautiful.  With countless lakes, bridges, golf course venues, and yes even a few azaleas blooming already,  I tried to limit my picture taking.   I was there to ride, after all.  But I couldn't help stopping a few times during my 42.3 mile ride.

Even after shifting to roads, I still did a few short trails segments.  They were just so peaceful!

 

Can you see the ducks?

Callaway is very shady but there are a few sunny stretches.

I'm completely satisfied after 42.3 miles!

It was one of those days where you feel grateful to be outside.  To feel the sun.  To move.  To breathe hard.  To sweat.   As a bonus, I stopped for a coffee date with our college kid on my drive home. PoPo took me out for my favorite Oysters Rockefeller that evening too.  A.Wonderful.Day.  Sunday it was too nice to stay inside so I opted for another outdoor ride logging 17.7 miles.  Why not, right?  And yeah, I felt a wee urge to even out my mileage for the week.  {Point 3?  No can do!}

Weekly Recap:

3 Indoor Trainer  = 30.0
2 Outdoor Rides = 60.0

Total Cycling Miles = 90

Hip/Glute Strength Sessions = 2


And that's a wrap!

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