2011 Memorial Day Ride

RidewithGPS Data

Garmin Connect Ride Data

Ride Summary (totals):

Distance: 60.15 mi

Elevation Gain 2,923 ft

Moving Time: 03:30:24

Avg Moving Speed: 17.1 mph

Max Speed: 36.4 mph

Group: Jamie, Diane, Nancy, Alan, Tim, Joe, Edgar and me

Goal: Enjoy riding with friends

Route Description: A mix of large to small rolling hills and flatter sections with one short climb

The Ride: I remember a few years ago NARC would have larger groups roll out for the holiday rides, but this year not so much and even then many of our normal group were spread out doing other rides, but I am very glad with the 7 friends that showed up to ride with me at the brewery. It was a nice number and as Jamie stated at the end of the ride we all finished together. 

We know that the more show up the more the ride becomes a race, but with just eight of us we had our moments of riding at conversation pace, stop or slow pedal for some mechanical issues and at times we had a nice brisk pace. My data showing time at level below indicates we had a variety of intensities throughout the ride, but to me still very pleasurable. We had just the right amount of miles with challenging terrain for the day as well and toward the end the temperature was approaching the 90 degree mark so it was a timely ending without anyone overheating.

Diane, Jamie and other doing BRAG, I hope you all have a great time cycling. We will miss you the next couple of weeks and we are dreading how strong you will be when you return. :-)

To the gang today.....you are a blessing to me to be able to share time and miles with you.

Nutrition Intake During and after the Course: ~52 oz.of water with Hammer Heed, Maltodextrin, Glutamine (1) Cliff Bars (1) 40 gram Whey protein post ride recovery drink .

The Weather: Sunny start @ 70 degrees, sunny end @ 88 degrees, calm air

Bike: LOOK 585, Garmin 705, Powertap wired, Contour GPS camera

Power Summary: (Based on Coogan's Levels)

Summary Table of Minutes of Duration in Each Training Zone

Level Minutes TSS

      1      8.00      1.93
      2     61.57     37.51
      3     95.13    121.49
      4     31.37     32.84
      5      3.63      8.13
      6      3.15     10.62
      7      7.64     22.67

Overall Power Data:

Entire workout (126 watts):
    Duration:      3:32:01 (3:50:10)
    Work:          1588 kJ
    TSS:           235.2 (intensity factor 0.823)
    Norm Power:    169
    VI:            1.34
    Distance:      60.389 mi
        Min    Max    Avg
    Power:           0    633    126     watts
    Speed:           0    36.2    17.1     mph
    Pace             1:39    0:00    3:31     min/mi
    Hub Torque:      0    34    6     lb-in
    Crank Torque:    0    685    137     lb-in