I'm in 1282nd place!
Posted On Friday, July 10, 2009 at at 9:47 PM by MTB ManIn the LeTour Challenge (mapmyride) that is. Out of 9,425.
Not bad!
I used my Blackberry's GPS to automatically log the ride. Mapmyride provides iMapMyRide software which works with the BB's built-in GPS.
Pretty cool when it works ... which hasn't been often.
Sometimes it blows up with an "unhandled exception". Today it worked. I wiped the BB and reprovisioned it 'cause it was acting up. Also, I found that if the GPS doesn't work, there is an option in the software to restart it.
Anyhow, it worked swimmingly today and it's very convenient. Automatically enters you in the LeTour Challenge too. So far, I haven't missed riding a day of the tour. See how long I can keep it up!
It's not for physical exertion but just for time and weather and things like that.
Today I rode after work and before supper. A great ride with great weather. I rode up Orchard Hill ... it seemed easy so I pushed a little harder. Then on top, on Bullock road was just gorgeous. Totally tree-lined in the shade. Beautiful.
I'm feeling really charged up. I'm sure it has to do with riding every day! There's something to it.
Here's today's route for interested locals (15 miles):
