Comet Easy Spin

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Data

Overall Ride Metrics:

Distance (miles): 40
Avg. Moving Speed (mph): 18.6
Moving Time: 2:10:59
Total Time: 2:13:12
Ride Total TSS and IF: 111.6 / 0.716

Group or Solo:

Solo

Goal:

Endurance Type Ride

Ride Description:

Not much to say other than it was nice to get out for a spin. We've had a lot of rain lately and I missed my long ride yesterday.

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 75
Temperature Finish (F): 78
Wind: 10 mph NW, gusty at times
Sky: Sunny

Nutrition Intake During and After:

24 oz from Bottle #1 water, BCAA, Glutamine
Hammer gel @ mile 20
Post Ride | 30 gram protein drink
Home | Hamburgers, veggies, skim milk

Bike:

Felt B10, Garmin 800, Quarq, Flo 60's/Michelin Pro 4's @ 98 psi

Overall Power Data (from WKO+)

Entire workout (138 watts):
Duration: 2:10:59 (2:13:12)
Work: 1085 kJ
TSS: 111.6 (intensity factor 0.716)
Norm Power: 154
VI: 1.11
Distance: 40.479 mi
Min Max Avg
Power: 0 475 138 watts
Cadence: 6 96 74 rpm
Speed: 0 26.2 18.6 mph
Pace 2:17 0:00 3:14 min/mi
Altitude: 911 1085 977 ft
Crank Torque: 0 1623 164 lb-in
Temperature: 75.2 84.2 78.8 Fahrenheit

Brewery 60 Solo

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Data

Overall Ride Metrics:

Distance (miles): 60
Avg. Moving Speed (mph): 17.3
Moving Time: 3:30:04
Total Time: 3:36:42
Ride Total TSS and IF: 202.3 / 0.761

Group or Solo:

Solo

Goal:

Endurance Type Ride

Ride Description:

I am not sure if it was training during the week or what it was, but my legs just did not want to participate today. They did improve a little based on feeling about mile 40, but it was just one of those days I guess.

Weather was kind of dreary as well and has been for days now. It has rained pretty much all week, but the blessing was getting just enough break at the right time for a Saturday morning quick ride before the next weather front moves in this afternoon with more rain.

Looks like I will be back on the trainer for the Sunday afternoon session.

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 60
Temperature Finish (F): 68
Wind: calm
Sky: Fog and heavy clouds, misty at times

Nutrition Intake During and After:

24 oz from Bottle #1 water, BCAA, Glutamine, maltodextrin
Hammer gel @ mile 25
Post Ride | 30 gram protein drink
Home | Turkey wrap, skim milk

Bike:

LOOK 585,  Garmin 800, Powertap G3, HED Belgium/Conti 4000s @ 95 psi

Overall Power Data (from WKO+):

Entire workout (145 watts):
Duration: 3:30:04 (3:36:42)
Work: 1831 kJ
TSS: 202.3 (intensity factor 0.761)
Norm Power: 164
VI: 1.13
Distance: 60.286 mi
Min Max Avg
Power: 0 506 145 watts
Cadence: 3 167 73 rpm
Speed: 0 35.1 17.3 mph
Pace 1:43 0:00 3:28 min/mi
Crank Torque: 0 1756 170 lb-in
 

Comet Easy Spin

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Data

Overall Ride Metrics:

Distance (miles): 40
Avg. Moving Speed (mph): 17.6
Moving Time: 2:18:36
Total Time: 2:26:11
Ride Total TSS and IF: 95.3 / 0.643

Group or Solo:

Solo

Goal:

Endurance Type Ride

Ride Description:

Nice to get out for an easy spin.

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 70
Temperature Finish (F): 70
Wind: 6 mph E
Sky: Heavy clouds

Nutrition Intake During and After:

24 oz from Bottle #1 water, BCAA, Glutamine
Hammer gel @ mile 20
Post Ride | 30 gram protein drink
Home | Pizza, skim milk

Bike:

Felt B10, Garmin 800, Quarq, Flo 60's/Conti GP4000s @ 98 psi

Overall Power Data (from WKO+):

Entire workout (124 watts):
Duration: 2:18:36 (2:26:11)
Work: 1031 kJ
TSS: 95.3 (intensity factor 0.643)
Norm Power: 138
VI: 1.12
Pw:HR: n/a
Pa:HR: n/a
Distance: 40.487 mi
Min Max Avg
Power: 0 538 124 watts
Cadence: 8 94 75 rpm
Speed: 0 26.7 17.6 mph
Pace 2:15 0:00 3:24 min/mi
Crank Torque: 0 1344 144 lb-in
 

Brewery Solo 100

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Data

Overall Ride Metrics:

Distance (miles): 100
Avg. Moving Speed (mph): 18
Moving Time: 5:38:54
Total Time: 5:45:45
Ride Total TSS and IF: 287.7 / 0.714

Group or Solo:

Solo

Goal:

Endurance Type Ride, keep the cranks spinning

Ride Description:

A real blessing to see Keith B. rolling out for a solo ride and then get to see Edgar, Cristi and Urbano going out for a spin.

Not much to say on my part other than it is always sweet to get out to spin a few miles in nice weather. I had a bit of a light headwind on the way up and decided at the base of Fort Mountain that I best turn around. My TT bike isn't geared for climbing like my road bike and I did not want to put out that much energy and still have half a ride left.

I enjoyed the ride and I had a put a little more into I may have come closer to that 5 hour mark, but for this point in the season I okay with this ride.

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 55
Temperature Finish (F): 77
Wind: 5 mph NNW
Sky: Sunny

Nutrition Intake During and After:

24 oz from Bottle #1 water, BCAA, Glutamine, maltodextrin (finished @ mile 60)
24 oz from Bottle #2 water, BCAA, Glutamine, maltodextrin (finished @ mile 100)
Hammer gel @ mile 25
Cliff Bar @ mile 60
Post Ride | 30 gram protein drink
Home | Turkey wrap

Bike:

Felt B10, Garmin 800, Quarq, Flo 60's/Conti GP4000s @ 98 psi

Overall Power Data (from WKO+):

Entire workout (133 watts):
Duration: 5:38:54 (5:45:45)
Work: 2711 kJ
TSS: 287.7 (intensity factor 0.714)
Norm Power: 154
VI: 1.15
Distance: 100.489 mi
Min Max Avg
Power: 0 521 133 watts
Cadence: 5 105 74 rpm
Speed: 0 33.8 17.9 mph
Pace 1:47 0:00 3:21 min/mi
Crank Torque: 0 1475 155 lb-in

Brewery Solo 80 - Windy Ride

Looks okay without the wind blowing

The Mule (name of the bike since it carries my crap) on Cagle Road

All 3 bolts were about fall out. Fortunately I was able to tighten before they did.

One of my favorite climbs in the background. Fort Mountain on the left end.

 

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Data

Overall Ride Metrics:

Distance (miles): 80
Avg. Moving Speed (mph): 17,4
Moving Time: 4:37:40
Total Time: 4:55:05
Ride Total TSS and IF: 252 / 0.74

Group or Solo:

Solo

Goal:

Endurance Type Ride, keep the crank spinning

Ride Description:

That was one of the most brutal solo rides that I can remember doing. The wind was coming from the north with about a 11 mph sustained and hard gusts that hit every few seconds. It was both a challenge to go forward and the also keep the bike from being blown out into traffic or off the road. With almost 40 miles of sustained headwind fortunately had about 40 miles with a tailwind for a reward and that was sweet.

It was a hard push resulting in a 16 mph avg. @ 80% FTP on the way up and 19 mph avg. cruise @ 65% FTP on the way back. Wind!!! It's a love hate relationship. Just depends which way it's blowing.

With the new tune-up from Cannon Cyclery and new Continental GP4000 tires the bike felt really good.

 

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 55
Temperature Finish (F): 66
Wind: 11+ mph N with hard fequent gusts
Sky: Sunny

Nutrition Intake During and After:

24 oz from Bottle #1 water, BCAA, Glutamine, maltodextrin
10 oz from Bottle #2 water, BCAA, Glutamine, maltodextrin
Hammer gel @ mile 20
Cliff Bar @ mile 35
Post Ride | 30 gram protein drink
Home |  30 gram protein drink, cashews

Bike:

Felt B10, Garmin 800, Quarq, Flo 60's/Conti GP4000s @ 98 psi

Overall Power Data (from WKO+):

Entire workout (133 watts):
Duration: 4:37:40 (4:55:05)
Work: 2216 kJ
TSS: 252 (intensity factor 0.739)
Norm Power: 155
VI: 1.17
Distance: 80.102 mi
Min Max Avg
Power: 0 430 133 watts
Cadence: 5 99 74 rpm
Speed: 0 33.6 17.4 mph
Pace 1:47 0:00 3:27 min/mi
Altitude: 638 915 751 ft
Crank Torque: 0 1675 155 lb-in