Comet - Easy Spin

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Ride Summary
Moving Time: 2:25:05 (2:15:28 total)
Distance: 40 miles
Avg Moving Speed 16.6 mph
Total TSS: 82 (0.58IF)

Solo
Goal: Easy spin to give a little rest for the legs and also not risk too much in the heat.

The Ride: The Comet is usually a busy place through the summer months and this may be the first time I have seen it look almost as dead as the coldest days of winter. There were a few people out, but for the most part it was a barren place. On the way back I saw two fire trucks and three emergency vehicles pull into the pathway. Just past the intersection there was a woman laying on the pavement with guys standing over her trying to fan. I was told that she was suffering from heat exhaustion.

Hind sight I probably should have just stayed at home and spent an hour on the rollers, but I am glad I went even though there was probably no training benefit.

Nutrition Intake During and after the Course:
24 oz from Bottle #1 water, BCAA's, Glutamine
24 oz from Bottle #2  water, BCAA's, Glutamine
Finish | 30 gram whey protein drink

The Weather: Sunny skies at the start @ 97degrees, on the return @ 103 degrees

Bike: LOOK 585, Garmin 800, Powertap SL+

Overall Powertap Data:
 Lap 1:
    Duration:      1:11:56
    Work:          532 kJ
    TSS:           47.3 (intensity factor 0.63)
    Norm Power:    132
    VI:            1.07
    Distance:      20.062 mi
        Min    Max    Avg
    Power:           0    326    123     watts
    Cadence:         7    212    85     rpm
    Speed:           0    23.6    16.7     mph
    Pace             2:32    0:00    3:35     min/mi
    Crank Torque:    0    882    130     lb-in
    Temperature:     82.4    100.4    96.3     Fahrenheit

Lap 2:
    Duration:      1:14:58 (1:17:26)
    Work:          439 kJ
    TSS:           33.2 (intensity factor 0.515)
    Norm Power:    108
    VI:            1.11
    Distance:      19.965 mi
        Min    Max    Avg
    Power:           0    274    98     watts
    Cadence:         9    228    83     rpm
    Speed:           0    22.4    16.1     mph
    Pace             2:41    0:00    3:44     min/mi
    Crank Torque:    0    800    109     lb-in
    Temperature:     95    104    99.0     Fahrenheit