Sunday Cruise

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Today's Route

Ride Metrics:

Time Total: 1:49:26
Time Moving: 1:46:30
Distance (mile): 31.3
VI: 1.11
IF: 0.76
TSS: 106
Work (kj): 817
Average Power: 124
Max Power: 447
Normal Power: 139
Cadence (rpm): 73
Speed Avg (mph): 17.3

Goal:

Just Ride

Ride Description:

Out and Back Spin on a wet and sloppy pavement. I was being a bit cautious with a lot of leaves down on the wet pavement. It seemed like it would have been like riding on boiled cabbage, but never once did the bike slip or slide. 

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 55
Temperature Finish (F): 55
Wind: Calm
Sky: Heavy overcast

Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:

Bottle #1 12oz. Water, Aminos
Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink

Gear:

 Felt  IA16 

Sosebee Solo 50

Route and Ride Data Links:

Garmin Connect - Today's Route

Sad that I had to switch to posting the Garmin account because Strava is out of control with allowing fake members.

Ride Metrics:

Time Total: 3:02:43
Time Moving: 3:01:56
Distance (mile): 50.2
VI: 1.18
IF: 0.75
TSS: 171
Work (kj): 1,257
Average Power: 115
Max Power: 408
Normal Power: 136
Cadence (rpm): 70
Speed Avg (mph): 16.5

Goal:

Just Ride

Ride Description:

Great to see Mike, Gary and others before I rolled out to do a short casual ride with a chilly start and warm finish. 

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 35
Temperature Finish (F): 59
Wind: Calm
Sky: Sunny

Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:

Bottle #1 12oz. Water, Amino, Maltodextrin
Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink

Gear:

 Felt  IA16 

Short Chilly Ride

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Today's Route

Ride Metrics:

Time Total: 2:30:03
Time Moving: 2:27:21
Distance (mile): 41.0
VI: 1.11
IF: 0.71
TSS: 125
Work (kj): 1,039
Average Power: 115
Max Power: 413
Normal Power: 128
Cadence (rpm): 67
Speed Avg (mph): 16.5

Goal:

Just Ride

Ride Description:

Upon waking this morning and exhausted from working long hours this week I heard the forecast and thought I would drag my butt out of the bed, eat a bowl of oatmeal and then head to the trainer. As I prepared breakfast and watched the trees bend a bit from the wind I asked myself which one is worse. The trainer or the cold wind? Next thing I know I am dragging out the cold weather gear from the closet and changing out my bag.

I headed into Atlanta to just put in some simple miles at the Comet. Stepping out the car I was happy to have the Castelli Gabba 2 jacket with the Giordana bib tights, long sleeve base layer, toe covers, Louis Garneau long finger gloves and neck gaiter. At mile 3 I started sweating and thought maybe I overdressed, but just like all times before wearing the Gabba jacket my core temperature did not rise anymore and the heat was regulated just fine. For the remaining 37 miles I felt comfortable in the chilly wind. 

On another note my fitness is at its lowest since all the way back to the first couple of years or at least I feel like it is. This year I have missed so much weekday and weekend cycling training compared to the past several years. Oh well as they say I got to put bread on the table and pay the light bills. Once this project goes out hopefully I can get back to a normal work and training week. Strength training continues as usual because I can do this quickly early in the morning as a stop on the way to work. 

I should post about the Cobb 55 JOF saddle at some point. I have highlighted the Felt IA16 a number of times, but I have yet to really say anything about the saddle. That bike rocks and a lot of it has to do with that particular saddle. The saddle is one of the best that I have owned. Maybe I will get some energy and time to highlight this saddle a bit more. Of course saddles are like shoes and it really becomes a personal perspective. 

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 40
Temperature Finish (F): 45
Wind: 10mph NWN
Sky: Sunny

Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:

Bottle #1 24oz. Water, Amino, Maltodextrin,
GU gel at mile 20

Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink

Gear:

 Felt  IA16 

Stop Your Belly Aching

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Today's Route

Ride Metrics:

Time Total: 1:32:23
Time Moving: 1:30:52
Distance (mile): 26
VI: 1.10
IF: 0.70
TSS: 75
Work (kj): 640
Average Power: 116
Max Power: 453
Normal Power: 127
Cadence (rpm): 69
Speed Avg (mph): 17.2

Goal:

Build Endurance

Ride Description:

Out and Back Spin on the Comet. My morning started with an upset stomach that had me staying near the facility and repetitive visits. We went to church and then I headed south to the start point with a stomach still gurgling a bit. I missed riding yesterday and all week due to deadlines that are coming up. I did not want to miss today so against better judgement, I suppose, I gave it a try. 

Not feeling well at the 10 mile mark I decided maybe I should not chance catastrophic results to the expensive bib shorts and probably some horrible looks from passersby so I turned short of my usual distance and headed back.

As they say, there will be other days that will be better. 

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 63
Temperature Finish (F): 63
Wind: 12mph SE
Sky: Cloudy

Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:

Bottle #1 24oz. Water, Aminos
Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink

Gear:

 Felt  IA16