Morning Ride

Another neighborhood 14 miler on the 1998 Porsche Bike S. 

Great morning ride

Great 14 mile morning ride on the 1998 Porsche Bike S around my neighborhood. Got out a little earlier to beat the heat today.

Storming the Citadel

In hot humid weather, I got a new Strava PR on the uphill ‘Storming the Citadel’ segment this morning on the 2004 Bike X.

Porsche Bike Shock Rebuild Party

Yesterday was the first ever "Porsche Bike Shock Rebuild Party". A couple friends needed new elastomers installed on a grey 1997 Porsche Bike FS and a blue 2000 Porsche Bike FS. With fresh elastomers in hand, we took both Porsche Bikes apart, removed the old elastomers, cleaned the inside tubes and re-installed with the new elastomers. We'll share more details and some step-by-step instructions soon.

Yes day

Big Sunday breakfast of eggs, bacon and fried potatoes. Yes. 85 degree, 67% humidity 14 mile bike ride. Yes. Afternoon of watching IMSA racing and sipping a fish bowl drink. Yes. Aren’t Yes Days great!?!

Ride to Chesapeake Bay

With a free day and amazing weather, I rode the 2004 Porsche Bike X 45 miles around the BWI airport down to Annapolis and back. It's my standard long-ride route, but this time I extended it down to the Naval Academy Bridge with amazing views of the Severn River and Chesapeake Bay. This might be my new favorite route, minus getting lost and almost getting on the the Highway 50 Severn River Bridge that is...

Lunch ride, again

Another 14-mile lunch time ride on the 1998 Porsche Bike S. Great weather, not too hot and low wind. Loving summer so far!

Warm and humid ride

Got in a late morning ride to avoid the 90 degree day. But still encountered 85 and humid weather. I sure wanted to jump in that fountain. 14-mile Porsche Bike S ride still felt good though.

Summer begins

 

Beautiful morning for a 16-mile neighborhood ride on the 2004 Bike X. First day of summer starting out well. 

Power ride: Feeling good!

Fueled on last nights ribs, baked potato and bread and on this morning’s rocket fuel (caffeine), I was feeling pretty good and powered through my 14-mile loop on the 1998 Porsche Bike S. Looks like I got a new Strava PR going up “The Climb” segment. Feeling good in my neighborhood (ride)!

I also finally got around to creating a shadow box for the 2017 Death Ride on the 2004 Porsche Bike X. Long overdue.

Gorgeous day for a leisurely 40-mile ride

Still have a few minor aches and pains after last week’s crash. But what an absolutely gorgeous and perfect day for a bike ride! Temps in the high 70s, low wind and few people. Took the 2004 Porsche Bike X on my 40-mile BWI to Annapolis route. I didn't push the pace, just rode to see how I felt. Not 100% but getting there.

Porsche Formula E Hot Wheels

I have been looking and waiting for a 1:64 scale Porsche 99X electric Formula E racer for some time now. Hot Wheels came to the rescue. I had to get two!

Patuxent wildlife refuge 14 miler

Got in a little mixed terrain ride today. I returned to the Patuxent wildlife refuge to find many of the dirt roads under construction. Kind of a bummer, but will be better later. I rode a leisurely 14 miles on the 1998 Porsche Bike S to further test out my body and bike after last week's crash. Feeling ok. Fingers still crossed.

Recovery week

Last week was a week to forget. Got a flat tire on the Bike X and crashed the Bike S. And in two consecutive days. This week I’m back on the Bike S riding easy, making sure my body and bike are OK. Today I rode the Bike X, making sure that my tire repair is holding. I even bought a new tire pump. So far the week is off to an OK start. Fingers crossed.

First post-crash Bike S ride

Returning to the scene of the accident, I took my first outdoor ride since my crash exactly seven days ago. I rode the Porsche Bike S basically on the same route as I did when I flew over the handlebars. I figure it’s time to get back on the horse. I did take it easy and rode a few less miles. Everything felt pretty good though.

Missed the Boxster

 

So I drove the 986 to the store…

Porsche SUV off-road event a success

Today, I hosted an 80-minute Porsche SUV tour for PCA Chesapeake Region Cayenne and Macan members. 13 Porsche SUVs and 32 people met at the Springfield Manor Winery, Brewery and Distillery in Thurmont, Maryland and drove through some farm land to the Frederick Municipal Forest for a short 10-mile off-road drive. The dirt road was about a level 1-2 off road class road with some elevation changes, rocks and potholes, but in general considered a rather easy drive. The driving tour concluded back at the winery for food, drinks and the announcement of the "Pink Pig" award winner. The driver with the dirtiest Porsche SUV after the tour received my home-made Pink Pig trophy and a bottle of wine from the winery. It seems everyone enjoyed the day and didn't feel the drive was too difficult or caused any damage to their Porsche ... which was the goal. I'll let the dust settle and see if anyone would like to do something like this again someday. Some photos are mine, others from friends on the tour.