I think the weekend needs to be named “Stuff and Cram” because I feel like that is what we try to do on weekends with too much stuff going on. First was the Irish Fest, and then Saturday was supposed to be the Jazz fest, but as we headed out – this happened:
My tire totally shredded and the tube punctured. It didn’t look like this the other day, so I think when I filled the tire it finally just split open when we started riding. That was about a mile in. John went on for his ride, but I went to the bike shop instead and got some Armadillo tires to replace this. I was a little embarrassed to show them my tire, but they have seen worse. I had them replace one for me as the tire size is 25mm instead of my usual 28 mm tire and I wanted to make sure it fit. That is a pretty narrow tire for me.
I ended up meeting John for an afternoon coffee and still managed 17 miles on the day on the bike, plus my C25K training. Phew!
Sunday ended up having a double dip ride. We bundled up for a breakfast ride in the low 40s. See my layers? I had on a technical turtleneck and 2 jackets.
I also tried my very first gluten free bagel! Orange Cat sometimes has them, and they did today. This is a cinnamon raisin GF bagel.
Verdict? Not bad, really. It is much heavier and denser than a really good chewy bagel and, in fact, if I hadn’t known it was GF I might have thought it was just a really dense bagel. I would get it again.
Orange Cat is so cute inside and it is free refills on coffee (self serve) – 8 different kinds!
After getting back and getting 12 miles under our belts, I put the other new Armadillo tire on the front. The tire says to fill 115 to 125 PSI. I really struggled to get it to 115 with our pump, and I am wondering about that accuracy of said pump as you will see later.
Take 2! Shed a couple layers to go to the lake. We headed out and I was liking my new tires. They have more air than my other tires – 80 PSI compared to 115. Smaller tire, too, so that means less tire contact with the road, which = more speed and better handling.
We took a stop at mile 8 (20) to shed another layer and it was warming up nicely.
This hill we call “Sprinkles Hill” because just to the right is Sprinkles Ice Cream shop (soon to close for the season).
We then booked on to the lake.
There is a 2 mile downhill ride right before you get into the village, which is always fun. We were off the bikes and then I heard a funny noise. Looked down and I could see my tire popping off the wheel, and next thing I new there was a big bang! and my tube blew! It sounded like a gunshot. It scared me and some other people LOL! I must have way over inflated the tire, so I wonder if the gauge is off or something on our pump. Sigh… That meant this:
I was glad to let John change this one 😀
Time for Jazz Fest!
The music was playing:
This group here? The sax player in this video is 17.
There were a lot of people here:
I was saying to John that this felt like more of a local crowd. You could tell by how many people had their own lawn chairs. Normally you don’t take those on vacation 😀 The tourist season is winding down except for leaf peepers, and they won’t be here for a few more weeks.
We walked around and picked up a snack to listen to the next group. I got a latte at Cafe Vero – love the art!
And we stopped at Lake George Baking Company for a sweet to go with. I had a black and white cookie.
This was really good. The cookie had a bit of lemony taste and was almost like a pound cake. Very rich. Good thing we did a lot of biking! It was such a gorgeous day:
Clint Eastwood’s son plays jazz. Did you know that? His group was scheduled later, but were were tired and wanted to head home. I am happy to report no tire issues on the way home!
Daily total:
42.7 miles
Top speed: 26.7 mph
Average speed: 12.9 mph
Ride time: 3 hours 23 minutes
Calories burned: 1309
Overall a really nice day for a ride. I could do without these tire issues, though. I must say it is getting old.
After a post ride shower, it was time for a refueling dinner. John grilled and I burned some broccoli:
Now it is football time and a little cereal snacking for more carbs 😳
Only bad part of the weekend (other than the 2 tire incidents)?I did lose the football picks this weekend…. booooo…..
How full was your weekend?
That looks like a fun weekend! Especially that black and white cookie. I am so jealous.
Sorry about your tire. Again?! I thought you got super duty tires recently?
John got the super tires, I just got liners hoping I could get through the rest of the season, but it was not to be.
I can’t believe your luck with bike tires!!
I’ll bet the jazz fest was a lot of fun.
It was a bit rainy here this weekend, but I managed to get in a 4 mile walk yesterday and a 20 mile ride today. I love the yellow tabby spreader for your bagel.
The gluten-free bagel looks yummy!
I always love your Lake George pics, Lori! I have to visit one day!
I’m actually quite impressed with your strength, being able to overpump the tires like that! Although I can imagine the blow out must have been startling! Looks like 2011 has been the year of the tire for you…which can only mean that 2012 will be clean sailing.
It’s funny – I was feeling like a weakling wondering why I couldn’t get the tire pumped up more. Guess I don’t know my own strength!
I’m thinking that having tire problems is just part of the regular course when you ride your bikes long distance?
Man, my weekend was VERY laid back compared to yours. A little quilting, a little couch time, a walk here and there…
Love your rides. That kid playing sax was great!
The tire problem is so not normal. Maybe 1 or 2 flats in a bad year. This is ridiculous. I had gone 5 years without a flat and then this year has been terrible.
Well this definitely wasn’t your lucky weekend with the tires. But besides that it looks like you had a great weekend. That latte looks fabulous and delicious.
Hey we didn’t agree to this: you losing the football picks 🙂
My weekend was all about my 10 miles which I finished as you already know 🙂
I don’t agree to the losing football picks either. But, I do have to throw John a bone from time to time.
Aw, man! What is with the tires?!? Hope these ones last well for the rest of the season!
And wow…beautiful day you had there! Glad you got to enjoy some nice weather, (mostly) good biking, and great music.
You and those tires!!!!
You are like me and my continual car-flats…
I think you’ve had your fair share of tire issues for a long, long time! Looks like a fabulous ride. Hubby and I are planning a longer ride for Friday…can’t wait!
Oh Lori you’re too funny: throw him a bone from time to time.
You just made my day because I had a very good laugh about this comment.
I love it when you can find something that’s gluten-free and tastes good so you don’t feel like you’re sacrificing in any way. Very glad you found a decent bagel!
Ack, tire trauma. Makes me VERY glad that when I used to go for 12 mile rides that I never had a problem because I would never carry a cell phone and always biked out in the sticks!
OH NO on the tire issues!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ENOUGH OF THAT!!!!! The rest of the time looked fun! I will take the bagel & the cookie! 😉
I love the pics – beautiful!!!! Chilly on the weather but it is supposed to get warm here so I am hoping not too warm!
OK, no more tire stuff!!! 😉
The jazz fest looks great. You’re very lucky to have such a lovely event to ride to! The jazz fests around here are good, but super crowded and expensive admission so we usually don’t go.
omg that ride looks amazing. You guys have the most beautiful scenery!
Those cookies always remind me of that episode of Star Trek TOS with the guys who had half black and half white faces! Heee!
You have had the worst luck with tires lately! Glad John was there to fix it though. 😀
Love outdoor music festivals – only problem is my husband isn’t much of a music fan.
Rats, sorry about the football loss – I think I am in second place going into tonights game. 😀
Our Sundays were practically the same–I had a cookie, too! 🙂
(I don’t think I’ve ever had a black/white cookie. They’re not very plentiful here. Must plan a trip. :))
can’t believe it is so cold already! i know i have said it time and time again but i just love how you and john make a day of riding. looks like so much fun to me!
It was a super packed weekend but what a fun one! Thank goodness you had a bike store handy for new tires! Hubby had to go to your area one time for work (years ago) and I got to go along. We rented bikes and road somewhere around Lake George and it was so much fun! What a fantastic place to live!
Our weekend was a busy one, me cooking quite a bit, getting together with friends and a little shopping!
Really, really full here…and it was fun! Looks like you had a great time too. Love the gluten free bagel and the artsy latte!
This weekend I had GF cinnamon knots, Hello Dollys, pumpkin pie, chocolate cake, shortbread cookies with dried cherries (not a favourite), and cornbread! It was a GF fiesta!
Sorry about the rotten tire luck…