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