Peter's Birthday Ride

Garmin Connect Ride Data

The Ride: Today is Peter's birthday so it was a pleasure to be out riding with Peter and the gang for another brisk paced ride. The first half we were only going a moderate pace, but after the store stop the group picked up with Rick, Don and some others turning it up a bit. My goal was just to hang on. Our group was split with about 10 guys in the front group sustaining some good speeds on windy highways. The was a constant change on the front with people trying to stay fresh for the end. About 6 miles out I started feeling it and had to pull out, but later Edgar just about pulled us back up to the lead group. Once road pitched upward a little that was about it for me. It was a good day for cycling with the group. Thanks to Diane for taking us on some new roads and changing it up a little.

Group: There were probably about 20.

Route Description: flatter roads for the brewery.

Nutrition Intake During and after the Course: (2)24oz. bottle with Hammer Heed/10grams Glutamine and BCAA's, (1/2)Cliff Bar, (2) Accel gels, (1)Post Ride 30gram whey protein drink

Weather: Sunny, cool start in the low 50's but warmed up to the 60's at the end. I was overdressed for today. The people predicted rain to be moving in and cooler temperatures, but they were wrong.

Training Goal: I knew this would turn out to be a brisk group pace today. My goal was to stay aerobic and consistent. I feel like this was accomplished and my intensity factor was right on the mark for what I hoped.

Physical Condition: A little tired from training all week.

Bike and Gear Used: LOOK 585, Garmin 705, Powertap Power Meter.

Power Data:
Entire workout (122 watts):
Duration: 3:03:53 (3:35:36)
Work: 1337 kJ
TSS: 151.4 (intensity factor 0.706)
Norm Power: 162
VI: 1.33
Distance: 53.5 mi
Min / Max / Avg
Power: 0 / 570 / 122 watts
Cadence: 29 / 244 / 78 rpm
Speed: 2.3 / 35.1 / 17.6 mph
Pace 1:43 / 26:06 / 3:24 min/mi
Hub Torque: 0 / 430 / 52 lb-in
Crank Torque: 0 / 839 / 137 lb-in