Comet Wet and Messy Cruise

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Data

Overall Ride Metrics:

Distance (miles): 40
Avg. Moving Speed (mph): 19
Moving Time: 2:06:37
Total Time: 2:09:27
Ride Total TSS and IF: 136.4 / 0.805

Group or Solo:

Solo

Goal:

Endurance Type Ride

Ride Description:

Wet and messy is about how to describe it and a few sketchy moments dodging adult and kids on bikes. I had several close calls with a few crossing front of my path when I called out, "On your left." I scared the crap out of one cyclist so bad that he almost crashed. He was wearing earbuds and could not hear me calling out (twice) and the third time I was on his left when he almost lost it. Not up to me to decide for others whether it is right or wrong to wear earbuds and listen to music while cycling or jogging, but it is also not my fault if the person cannot hear me calling out a warning.

The pavement was extra slick as well after a couple days of rain and a sheen of water still standing on the pavement along with leaves and debris. I felt my back tire slide once, but I made it out and back in fairly quick order considering all the messy pavement and people not paying attention to their surroundings.

I got to test out the IPX water proof value of the Quarq Riken as well. So far so good :-)

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 71
Temperature Finish (F): 71
Wind: 8 mph E
Sky: Heavy Clouds (very wet pavement)

Nutrition Intake During and After:

24 oz from Bottle #1 water, BCAA, Coke Zero
Hammer gel @ mile 20
Post Ride | Protein drink
Home | Fish, veggies, skim milk

Bike:

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

Overall Power Data (from WKO+):

Entire workout (156 watts): Duration: 2:06:37 (2:09:27)
Work: 1183 kJ
TSS: 136.4 (intensity factor 0.805)
Norm Power: 168
VI: 1.08
Distance: 40.325 mi
Min Max Avg
Power: 0 520 156 watts
Cadence: 10 88 71 rpm
Speed: 0 27.2 19.2 mph
Pace 2:13 0:00 3:08 min/mi
Altitude: 916 1173 1041 ft
Crank Torque: 0 1673 189 lb-in

Quarq Riken Upgrade

Quarq Customer Service:

It was a bummer to have some trouble with my Quarq Cinqo and I think moisture may have found its way in and did some damage. I tried all that I could, but with no luck so I called Quarq and talked about some options with the technician. The next day I spoke on the phone with Alex at Quarq about those options and he set up a RMA.

Beside shipping that took about 3 days to get there and about 3 days to come back the turnaround at Quarq to upgrade the Cinqo to a Riken was the same day they received it and sent back to me that day. It's not a hard job to swap out the components, but it is another thing to do it the same day it comes in rather than let it sit on a shelf for a few days. 

I would rate their customer service as excellent. They were helpful in answering questions, courteous and responsive.

Mounted and tested:

The Quarq Riken replaces the Cinqo on the Felt B10. Since it was raining the test was indoor for an hour on E-Motion rollers. The power meter synced with TR just fine and appears to be precise. What I like about the Riken is no need for a magnet with the built in accelerometer, IPX water resistance, uses a batter common to the other power meters and sensors that I use and temperature compensation. The Cinqo was a trusty power meter, but these will be some handy upgrades.

Despite what happened with the Cinqo I am pretty happy with Quarq power meters. The Felt B10 has the Quarq Riken, the Cannodale six 13 has a fairly new Quarq ELSA and the LOOK 585 has a PowerTap G3. 

Comet Cruise

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Data

Overall Ride Metrics:

Distance (miles): 36
Avg. Moving Speed (mph): 17.9
Moving Time: 2:02:02
Total Time: 2:02:02
Ride Total TSS and IF: 106 / 0.72

Group or Solo:

Solo (except a few miles of mixing in with a small group. They drafted me for a few miles and then I sat at the end of their pace line until they turned off the path.)

Goal:

Endurance/Recreational Type Ride

Ride Description:

Just the typical Sunday cruise with the only real goal is enjoy cycling and the great weather.

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 85
Temperature Finish (F): 87
Wind: 6 mph NW
Sky: Sunny

Nutrition Intake During and After:

24 oz from Bottle #1 water, BCAA
Post Ride | 30 gram protein drink
Home | Chobani Flip yogurt, Amino drink

Bike:

LOOK 585,  Garmin 800, Powertap G3, HED Belgium/Mich Pro4 @ 95 psi

Overall Power Data (from WKO+):

Entire workout (134 watts): Duration: 2:02:02
Work: 978 kJ
TSS: 106 (intensity factor 0.723)
Norm Power: 150
VI: 1.13
Distance: 36.43 mi
Min Max Avg
Power: 0 574 134 watts
Cadence: 2 132 66 rpm
Speed: 0 27.8 17.9 mph
Pace 2:10 0:00 3:21 min/mi
Crank Torque: 0 1684 172 lb-in

Ride to Rome

LtoR: Neal and Gary Rolling out of Euharlee, Georgia

A quick stop in at Cycle Therapy in Rome

Some treats provided by Cycle Therapy

Gary and Neal in downtown Rome, Georgia

A rare picture of me while in Rome

LtoR: Neal, Mike and Gary

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Data

Overall Ride Metrics:

Distance (miles): 72
Avg. Moving Speed (mph):
Moving Time: 5:03:29
Total Time: 5:28:46

Group or Solo:

Solo

Goal:

Endurance Type Ride

Ride Description:

Recreational ride with Gary, Mike and Neal from Euharlee, Cedar Town to Rome. Other getting a little lost in Rome we had a great time with a challenging route. Just wished my G3 power meter battery had not died midway through. There were some challenging rolling hills.

Great group of guys to ride with and thanks to Gary for putting the route together.

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 60
Temperature Finish (F): 82
Wind: calm
Sky: Partly cloudy

Nutrition Intake During and After:

24 oz from Bottle #1 water, BCAA, Glutamine, maltodextrin
24 oz from Bottle #2 water, BCAA, Glutamine, maltodextrin
Gu gel @ mile 20
Home | Protein and peanut butter shake

Bike:

LOOK 585,  Garmin 800, Powertap G3, HED Belgium/Conti 4000s @ 95 psi
Cannondale six13, Garmin 800, Powertap G3, HED Belgium/Conti 4000s @ 95 psi
Felt B10, Garmin 800, Quarq, Flo 60's/Michelin Pro 4's @ 98 psi

Overall Power Data (from WKO+):

G3 battery died at mile 30 (numbers in red were estimated)Entire workout (118 watts):
Duration: 5:03:29 (5:28:46)
Work: 841 kJ
TSS: 250 (intensity factor 0.808)
Norm Power: 168
VI: 1.43
Distance: 72.389 mi
Min Max Avg
Power: 0 613 118 watts
Cadence: 1 106 62 rpm
Speed: 0 34.4 14.3 mph
Pace 1:45 0:00 4:13 min/mi
Altitude: 598 976 754 ft
Crank Torque: 0 1793 156 lb-in

Comet Sunday Cruise

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Data

Overall Ride Metrics:

Distance (miles): 40
Avg. Moving Speed (mph): 17.8
Moving Time: 2:17:59
Total Time: 2:20:22
Ride Total TSS and IF: 125.9 / 0.743

Group or Solo:

Solo

Goal:

Endurance Type Ride

Ride Description:

Out and back in great weather.

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 72
Temperature Finish (F): 71
Wind: 11 mph N
Sky: Sunny

Nutrition Intake During and After:

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

Bike:

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

Overall Power Data (from WKO+):

Entire workout (143 watts):
Duration: 2:17:59 (2:20:22)
Work: 1186 kJ
TSS: 125.9 (intensity factor 0.743)
Norm Power: 154
VI: 1.08
Distance: 40.837 mi
Min Max Avg
Power: 0 409 143 watts
Cadence: 2 93 68 rpm
Speed: 0 26 17.8 mph
Pace 2:19 0:00 3:22 min/mi
Altitude: 887 1157 1056 ft
Crank Torque: 0 1774 183 lb-in

Brewery Solo 77

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Data

Overall Ride Metrics:

Distance (miles): 77
Avg. Moving Speed (mph): 16.6
Moving Time: 4:40:27
Total Time: 4:47:40
Ride Total TSS and IF: 223.5  / 0.692

Group or Solo:

Solo

Goal:

Endurance Type Ride

Ride Description:

That was a rough ride from start to finish. I could feel the fatigue and had not slept well or trained well in cycling all week. I probably should have gone with less miles, but the weather was too nice to cut the ride short. I certainly struggled more than usual and simply had nothing in me to go harder.

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 72
Temperature Finish (F): 78
Wind: 8 mph WNW
Sky: Cloudy to Partly Cloudy

Nutrition Intake During and After:

24 oz from Bottle #1 water, BCAA, Glutamine, maltodextrin
24 oz from Bottle #2 water, BCAA, Glutamine, maltodextrin
Hammer gel @ mile 25
Cliff Bar @ mile 40
Post Ride | 30 gram protein drink
Home | Turkey wrap, amino drink

Bike:

LOOK 585,  Garmin 800, Powertap G3, HED Belgium/Mich Pro4 @ 98 psi

Overall Power Data (from WKO+):

 Entire workout (123 watts):

Duration:   4:40:27 (4:47:40)

Work:       2072 kJ

TSS:       223.5 (intensity factor 0.692)

Norm Power: 144

VI:         1.17

Distance:   76.995 mi

Elevation Gain:     2385 ft

Elevation Loss:   2390 ft

Min Max Avg

Power:       0 467 123 watts

Cadence:     1 159 67 rpm

Speed:       0 32.6 16.6 mph

Pace         1:50 0:00 3:37 min/mi

Altitude:     640 907 746 ft

Crank Torque: 0 1736 157 lb-in

Temperature: 60.8 84.2 68.9 Fahrenheit

Labor Day Ride

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Data

Overall Ride Metrics:

Distance (miles): 70
Avg. Moving Speed (mph): 16.4
Moving Time: 4:17:17
Total Time: 4:17:17
Ride Total TSS and IF: 226 / 0.727

Group or Solo:

With Mike Q.

Goal:

Casual Pace

Ride Description:

A surprisingly quiet day out on the usual route with Mike at a casual pace. Very few cyclists and only a few cars with some breeze and cooler temps. A really nice day to be out for a Labor Day bike ride.

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 72
Temperature Finish (F): 82
Wind: Breezy
Sky: Partly Cloudy

Nutrition Intake During and After:

24 oz from Bottle #1 water, BCAA, Glutamine, maltodextrin, finished mile 45
24 oz from Bottle #2 water, BCAA, Glutamine, maltodextrin, finished mile 70
Gu gel @ mile 40
Post Ride | 30 gram protein drink 

Bike:

LOOK 585,  Garmin 800, Powertap G3, HED Belgium/Mich Pro 4 @ 98 psi

Overall Power Data (from WKO+):

Entire workout (122 watts):
Duration: 4:17:17
Work: 1879 kJ
TSS: 226.1 (intensity factor 0.727)
Norm Power: 151
VI: 1.24
Distance: 70.331 mi
Min Max Avg
Power: 0 527 122 watts
Cadence: 1 100 64 rpm
Speed: 0 29.6 16.4 mph
Pace 2:01 0:00 3:39 min/mi
Altitude: 645 906 751 ft
Crank Torque: 0 1757 162 lb-in