Biking for Obama » San Diego http://www.bikingforobama.com Join the Movement! Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:31:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Day 4- 220 Miles http://www.bikingforobama.com/2008/12/06/day-4-220-miles/ http://www.bikingforobama.com/2008/12/06/day-4-220-miles/#comments Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:28:10 +0000 ryan http://www.bikingforobama.com/?p=158 Here’s an update on physical condition:

My knees have been bothersome, and according to a friend who is a physical therapist, I have tendinitis developing around my patella and my vastus medialis (inner quad).  Its not a debilitating issue if approached and treated correctly, but in my circumstances it is impossible to get all the rest I need to help recovery. One of the suggestions that he offered was to get a STEN unit, a device that is used to administer electric shock to muscle tissue, improving recovery time drastically.  This device could possibly be a trip-success-maker, as without some serious aid recovering, ill never make it on time.   I plan on either making the $150 investment, or (even better) borrowing a device from some kind soul out there.  So if anyone knows anyone with this technology please let me know asap! Thanks

As for todays ride, I’m heading through the coastal range today, climbing from sea level to over 4000 feet within 40 miles, so its a grueling road ahead. But hey, the hills have to end, and I can’t wait to get to the other side!!

Josh, Owner of Submarina California Subs Lakeside, CA

Josh, Owner of Submarina California Subs and Biking for Obama Supporter in Lakeside, CA

Share/Bookmark]]> http://www.bikingforobama.com/2008/12/06/day-4-220-miles/feed/ 5 Training run to San Diego http://www.bikingforobama.com/2008/11/24/training-run-to-san-diego/ http://www.bikingforobama.com/2008/11/24/training-run-to-san-diego/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:41:14 +0000 ryan http://www.bikingforobama.com/?p=55 I completed my first major ride of my life yesterday.  My first Century and then some, 115 miles in total from downtown LA to  San Diego (well actually about 20 miles north of downtown SD). Our group was 15 in total that started out, and we ended up with 11 riding Amtrak back from the Encinitas station.

My thoughts on the trip…

  • Riding with a pack is definitely easier.  Every time i slowed up and got behind the pack it was impossible to catch up. Having a group there to motivate, as well as draft off of paid off big time.
  • Mechanical failures suck! Having the bike break down is not only frustrating but it can be dangerous. Whether it was chains slipping off or my loose crank arm (at least i had brought my 2 lb ratchet with me) it is not the business to be dealing with crap like that while you’re riding.  An example of the danger part: While riding through Camp Pendleton in a pack of 6 one riders chain slipping caused me to slow down and wobble, causing the rider behind me to clip my rear wheel.. causing them to crash.. and me to look back.. forgetting i was clipped in to the pedals.. and fell over.  At least none of us were seriously hurt.. just some humble pie this time!
  • Going over 100 miles is hard.. really.. really hard.  I just about wanted to call it quits at about 80, but slowed down the pace and kept pushing with my coach Tony’s encouragement.
  • My knees got pretty sore.. I’m wondering what the best preventative means i can take is to make sure this doesn’t become a repetitive  problem.
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