Modified Rose Pedal - 50

Ride With GPS Data
Garmin Connect Data
Summary
Moving Time: 3:39:53
Distance: 60 miles
Avg Moving Speed 16.6 mph
Elevation Gain: 2,972 ft

Group:  Kit, Keith, Mike, Gary, Edgar and me

Goal: Enjoy a conversation paced ride with friends and spin a few miles.

The Ride: Thanks to Gary for creating a modified version of the marked 48 mile Rose Pedal route that had a couple new roads to try out. I started at 8  a.m. to get in a few extra miles and then joined the guys starting from Creekview High School for the 50 mile course at 9 a.m.. Even though the skies were looking dark grey and it had the appearance of a cold winter day the weather really wasn't that bad while we were moving. Once stopped and the cool wind blowing it felt a bit colder.


My preference is typically a flat type road that I can get into a steady pace and train. Rolling hills are typically the opposite for me as I struggle to get into a steady groove, but the rolling hills of the Rose Pedal route seem pleasurable to me. The rolling terrain also does not fit my typical style of training where I am supposed to hold near threshold type of power output for sustained periods, but again the rolling terrain is a nice test of the legs once in a while just to make sure they can deal with the quick out of the saddle efforts on some of the short steeper hills.


The best part of the day is riding with this group of guys. The pace was fairly calm. Calm enough to throw a few jabs of teasing back and forth, which happened to be Mike's day as we joked about him being our ride leader. But I think each of us received a jab at some point during the ride. Dark skies and cool wind, but still a great day to be out with friends on the bikes.

Nutrition Intake During and after the Course: ~26 oz. of water with Hammer Perpetuem, BCAA's, Gluatamine  (1) Cliff bar (1) 40 gram Whey protein post ride recovery drink (1) post ride tuna salad, toast, pita chips about 60 minutes following the ride.

The Weather: Heavy overcast sky @ 45 degrees, End @ 50 degrees, breezy conditions.

Bike: Cannondale six13, Garmin 800, Powertap SL+

Overall Power Data:
Entire workout (132 watts):
    Duration:      3:43:02 (4:04:22)
    Work:          1769 kJ
    TSS:           266.8 (intensity factor 0.848)
    Norm Power:    174
    VI:            1.32
    Distance:      60.869 mi
    Elevation Gain:        2360 ft
    Elevation Loss:       2346 ft
        Min    Max    Avg
    Power:           0    780    132     watts
    Speed:           0    36.8    16.4     mph
    Pace             1:38    0:00    3:40     min/mi
    Altitude:        1012    1292    1188     ft
    Crank Torque:    0    1588    143     lb-in

Why do I have this image posted on this blog entry? We had two cars that not only appeared to be very close to us, but one actually looked to intentionally veer toward us while passing. Perhaps the general public does not realize that this is a new law. Perhaps there has not been enough public notice.