Did a nice 20 miler today. Nice day and a chance to test my new shutter remote for my cell cam. Nice, I like it! $12 and a further range than my previous remote. Sadly I have dropped it a few times and it kept falling apart so I broke down and ordered another. Strangely, I feel guilty giving up my old equipment. OC I guess, just the way I am. Heck, I've given away hundreds of dollars to waitresses and waiters but I can't get myself to buy new cycling shoes ha ha ha!
But today, did my ride then to the cemeteries to take some flowers. Last time we were at Rose Hills for Gina's Dad, we dug up the stone some as it was totally covered, couldn't even find it, finally! So we found it much easier this time and not so bad so we cleaned it up a bit more. Then to my Dad in Riverside at the Veterans cemetery.
Of course, dinner at Mexico Lindo in Ontario Calif since we were passing through on the way back from Riverside. Always a fun time with Gina.
Poser !!!
Kept an easier pace today just trying to relax.
New little remote and my Claw and Cell holder (red). Remote is pretty cool for $12, has a quick release neck lanyard as well and a spare battery. Good deal!
Solo 34 the dinner at Los Jarritos with my Honey. Really nice day though started out chilly. I put on my tights to keep the legs warm but don't like using a windbreaker seeing it makes it really tough getting the gopro out of the jersey pocket. But thankfully, it warmed up nicely with the sun.
But boy, too many idiots on bikes. As soon as I started, some dude hops on the trail at 4 Corners from a side trail that doesn't even look like a trial so I have the right of way obviously. But he looks at me kind of funny and I guess he thinks that because I'm a big guy, he's going to stay ahead of me anyway. So he hops on the trail cutting me off, wow! We hit the section heading north and he picks it up. He's doing well so ok, if he stays ahead, then I guess I can see why he dangerously cut me off. But I'd prefer the ass hole be safe as it wouldn't be any more dangerous passing me if he had to as I stay far right most times.
So he's doing pretty good and pulling away, gets about 100 yards ahead at one point so ok! But as we hit the rolling sections, I can see he's struggling on the little whoopty doos along the trail. And of course, not long after I'm passing the guy. So now I know he's just an ass hole ha ha ha! Just doing my thing I pulled away and soon, he was out of sight. Wonder if he's wondering how a big guy dropped his sorry ass on a slight incline ha ha ha!
Then as I hit the dam, I stopped to clamp my claw and gopro on a post to record myself on the dam climb. After I get my shot having to repeat the top section a couple more times, some dude is heading up. Seems to be struggling but that's cool. I was done packing up so I hopped on the dam section soon after he passed. I think he slowed to tighten his shoe, or something. So I passed him and he quickly took my wheel. You know me, I'd rather ride solo and see my own efforts after the ride. But he's on my wheel so I just keep pedaling but not hard. He then goes around me taking the front. So I hop on for a few seconds just to get some footage. Then I let him go. He was doing well but seeing what he had, I knew that I'd be doing most of the work eventually. Pretty much the reason I let him go, I know I'd pass and drop him once we hit the inclines anyway. Seemed like a cool guy but I just like doing my own efforts and don't like carrying anybody, unless it's Gina ha ha ha!
Sure enough, once we hit the far side of the dam and heading to the nature center, he faded big time and I passed him without much effort. Once we hit the section heading up to the top of the trail, he was gone. That was when I noticed that there was water in the river and nopales lining the river. My natural instinct was feeling like I should swim across the river ha ha ha! I'd better not because if ICE spots me, I'd certainly be deported ha ha ha!
Did have a sore throat and cough about 3 weeks ago. But felt great once again today on the bike. Did call in my online doc service looking for and antibiotic for the little nagging lingering cough. But it's a 7 day thing and being day 3, seems it hasn't done much yet. So hopefully, it starts clearing up soon but again, feeling great on the bike.
A good work week and some new shoes so the feet are happy this week. Some slip in Sketchers with some really thick soles and rubber on them, Good Year rubber. Feeling good and keeping my feet happy so that my rides would be that much nicer too ha ha ha!
At the mall tonight, the lady that serves us coffee told me to be sure to wear this shirt next week because it's Valentine's day. We laughed as we walked away and what really made me happy was that Gina told me as we were walking, I guess she doesn't know that every day is Valentine's for us. She is so sweet!
So, an easy Sunday Cruise. 25 miles at an easy pace. Low heartrate trying to get in a relaxing ride before work tomorrow. 😌
Ran across an 84 year old Asian dude right before the Santa Fe Dam Nature Center. Then he rolled up to where I was taking my break. Started chatting finding out he was much older than I expected when I passed him. On a mountain bike thinking he was maybe 70 only to find out he's 84. Wow, very nice! I'll be lucky if I'm alive at that age so kudos to him for riding.
Cool guy encouraging his son and grandsons to ride. Good chat and I should have gotten his pic but I've been slacking lately. He was so old, he made me forget ha ha ha. Just kidding, awesome dude!
Another dude I ran into at the end of my ride. Started chatting informing me that he's spent 17k building up his new bike. Been riding 3 years. I've been riding since 1992, figuring 33 years now and I'm still happy riding my 1k Cannondale CAD3 ha ha ha. Nice bikes are coll but it's not about the bike. Of course he claims riding a 23 MPH average on this trail. Says riding with a group, they're in the 30s. Uh ok! I'm happy with a 17 average on a 40 mile SGRT ride to the beach. So maybe I do need a new bike ha ha ha.
Though I did go full carbon in 2014 ??? Previously riding my Old Cannondale, friends said once I go carbon, I'll never go back. But, pulling my Cannondale out of storage when my Madone pooped out on me, I'm remembering why I enjoy my Mr. Beans Mobile so much. Heck, I've gotten new parts for my Madone to get it running smoothly again. New chain, cogset, chain ring, but I'm in no rush to get it back on the road. Heck, even bought a new saddle for the Cannondale thinking I just might continue riding this one for a while.
I did set up my camera clamp on the dam for a pic. Some technical difficulties so ended up taking about 8 pics which means I had to do that little 10 percent section about 8 times ha ha ha. The things we do for pics 📸
But a nice ride and beautiful day. Then early Sizzluh dinner with Gina. My usual, petite steak and potatoes 🥔 😋. Then coffee ☕️ at the mall chilling out relaxing before work tomorrow.
8th time is a charm. 🤣😂🤣
Powered by Fresh Salsa. MIL Cecee is a miracle worker when it comes to Fresh Salsa. Always something fresh.
Ah some muscle. Getting the sugar back under control has made a huge difference. Was feeling deflated and not so swift on the bike. I was wondering what was going on with my muscle. Arms were getting soft and again, thinking it was just old age. Noticed that once under control, my legs were coming back, feeling strong on the bike and even noticed my arms getting hard again. So yeah, picked up some dumbbells and been lifting lightly over the last 3 weeks and see the muscles coming back some. Be nice to put a little muscle back on to these puny arms. 😄
Picked up this t for Cecee. Back and Body Hurts ha ha ha!
Felt good, 43 at 16.7 average speed. Lowering my sugar has made a huge difference in the way I feel on the bike. Didn't even really notice how bad I felt on the bike due to the sugar issue. Never notice some things till you correct them. Heck , doing a 15 average was tough chalking it up to old age but lately, been picking up again and feeling better, and easier. Glad I had my numbers checked again, only getting better off and on the bike.
Feeling like a young man again! 😆😄😆
Took my gopro recorder out to SART but didn't capture anyone so I'll spare the labor for another day.
Did see Poli and his friend, Alyce, Ron and Dixie but way to slow with the recorder being taken by surprise. Oh well, maybe next time.
Did my ride then a chile relleno dinner with Gina. Greatest ever at Los Jarritos. I never ever neverever liked the relleno anywhere over 45 years of life till I tried a bite of Gina's at LJ. That was all she wrote, now I need my fix every now and then. 😋
Oh, and after, Gina and I made a trip to our favorite high end classy department store, Wally World. 😄
Had to snap a pic of my new t, Back in Black from Target, $14. Been looking for one to replace the one I wore out but hard to find and usually like $40. So happy to find this one.
I did forget to take pics on thet ride, amazingly. So just one after the ride of my Mr Beans Mobile.
A Day in the Life of Beanz........Cut my hair this morning since it was raining and couldn't ride my bike. So I made a video of the day. Just driving around, visiting the stores, mall, and restaurants, and some chatting with friends.
Angelina, our waitress asked why I was vlogging. I told her that I recorded mostly cycling videos. Showed her a bit of Gina video on the bike and a few pics of us riding. She said that we looked like we had a really fun active life. Umm ok! I guess it has been fun, more fun than had I had a different wife. Gina has been great and yeah, we've had fun ha ha ha!
Did take a friend out to eat. Jay (Jae ?). Very nice lady who happens to be a JW. Met at the mall, started chatting and ended up being a very nice person, good chatting. Invited her out to eat about a month ago so we treated her to Sizzler of all places ha ha ha!
She does her mission type stuff at the mall curbside with a few others at a little stand. She's never asked us about religion but I did make it clear once I found out why she was at the mall so often, that I was born and raised Catholic and would never consider converting to anything else. No other reason than I was born into whatever was given to me. Not to mention I believe each religion has its qualities so respect mine and I respect yours.
So we have gotten along very well just being people and friends. At times we have been sitting at the mall enjoying coffee or something when some of her partners come up and chat a bit. Nothing about religion, just friendly chat. Maybe once or twice, one of her buds would ask if we were members. Right away, Jay would speak up and say, "no, they're my friends, we don't talk about that stuff."
So pretty cool, we get along very well just being friends talking about real people stuff. Funny though, she says Gina and I have something special, good people and plenty of fun and great to see we have such a good relationship.
Then Angelina told us that she thought we had a great time and lots of fun. She said she wished she could do these things. Of course I had shown her Gina cycling video and pics.
Hear nice things from our friends so it's great to know they think that we're OK ha ha ha!
Dinner tonight with Jay introducing us to one of her favorite places, Las Palmas in San Dimas.
Yeah, 20 miles today trying to beat the rain. I did and actually a nice day till the end. I would have finished about 30 minutes earlier but I dropped my little remote clicker while posing for pics. Took me a few minutes to piece it back together after it exploded sending electronics, switches, and pieces everywhere. Who knew it would take so much to figure out how to piece it back together, those Itty bitty little parts.
But anyway, yeah my MIL likes to feel up my packages trying to figure out the contents. She's gotten pretty good at figuring out the hb mounts, screws, gloves, and other things.
I thought this one would throw her for a loop but who would have known she was wise to chain rings? Totally wrapped in plain wrapping, she got it and it was in a box so she couldn't feel the teeth. She's gotten pretty knowledgeable after asking plenty of questions as I've prepped my bike while she was around. I think she might even be able to air up my tires if I asked her ha ha ha!😆😄😆
A little Lucille's dinner last night. Ok but not impressed. Nothing nutritious but I took a chance not knowing if I'd ride today or not with some rain in the forecast. 🌧 I didn't get any so I'm good with that.
BTW, Friday commute was niiiiice! As well as a bunch of other stuff, put some new shocks on the truck. Ride was about unrecognizable ha ha ha. About $2500 into the truck over last couple of months and it shows. Sweet!
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