Saturday Chilly Solo

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Today's Route

Ride Metrics:

Time Total: 3:10:27
Time Moving: 3:09:01
Distance (mile): 51.7
VI: 1.18
IF: 0.73 
TSS: 172
Work (kj): 1,296
Average Power: 113
Max Power: 357
Normal Power: 133
Cadence (rpm): 71
Speed Avg (mph): 16.3

Goal:

Build Endurance

Ride Description:

Chilly start from Sosebee Bike Park. I saw a group from ITL already on the road and a group of four guys that rolled out before me, but after that I never saw anyone else. Kind of a weird feeling to see so few people out. I remember back a few years ago we always had a group riding during the cold months. 

I had a couple of dog issues again. One at the same house that I called Bartow Animal Control three times and nothing has been done with these dogs loose and chasing aggressively. I tried a pepper spray gel, but I believe I missed the German Shepherd. Another one was near my turn point and was a really aggressive dog that kept crossing in front of me. 

Other than the dogs and a couple of close passing cars it was a decent day out. Very quiet out there alone for the most part. Wind made it a bit challenging to keep my speed up. 

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 40
Temperature Finish (F): 45
Wind: 8 ESE
Sky: Sunny

Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:

Bottle #1 24oz. Water, Aminos, Maltodextrin
GU gel at mile 20
Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink

Gear:

 Felt  IA16