Comet - Crowds

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Moving Time: 2:08:05 (2:12:59 total)
Distance: 40 miles
Avg Moving Speed 18.8 mph
Total TSS: 141 (0.8 IF)

Solo (for the most part. I did end up in the draft of a couple of riders for a few miles)
Goal: Low intensity spin. 2 x 60 minute or 2 x 20 mile

The Ride: I made a bad choice for the training venue. The Comet was very crowded and was not a good place for a 2 x 60 effort. I did have a few spots that I was able to open up the engine and did get in one 20 minute effort at 91% of Functional Threshold. In the last 5 miles I was in the draft of a couple of guys and couldn't decide to come around, stay put or stop to let them get ahead. I think I frustrated one of the guys by sitting on their wheel in the aero position and he is right that it is unsafe to do this. After he commented I came around and went ahead until I hit my cool down period.

To the cyclist, I apologize for getting on your wheel.

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

The Weather: Sunny skies at the start @ 85 degrees

Bike: Felt B10 Garmin 800, Powertap SL+

Overall Powertap Data:
 Lap 1: (Very crowded conditions and could not get up to speed for many miles)
    Duration:      1:06:28 (1:07:48)
    Work:          630 kJ
    TSS:           76.6 (intensity factor 0.838)
    Norm Power:    176
    VI:            1.11
    Distance:      19.649 mi
        Min    Max    Avg
    Power:           0    628    158     watts
    Cadence:         9    239    81     rpm
    Speed:           0    27.2    17.8     mph
    Pace             2:13    0:00    3:22     min/mi
    Crank Torque:    0    1320    173     lb-in

Lap 2: (Very crowded conditions and could not get up to speed for many miles)
    Duration:      1:04:33 (1:05:11)
    Work:          564 kJ
    TSS:           63.9 (intensity factor 0.771)
    Norm Power:    162
    VI:            1.11
    Distance:      20.373 mi
        Min    Max    Avg
    Power:           0    684    146     watts
    Cadence:         7    218    76     rpm
    Speed:           0    27.2    19.0     mph
    Pace             2:12    0:00    3:10     min/mi
    Crank Torque:    0    1060    167     lb-in

Entire workout (152 watts):
    Duration:      2:11:04 (2:13:02)
    Work:          1195 kJ
    TSS:           141 (intensity factor 0.806)
    Norm Power:    169
    VI:            1.11
    Distance:      40.034 mi
        Min    Max    Avg
    Power:           0    684    152     watts
    Cadence:         7    239    78     rpm
    Speed:           0    27.2    18.4     mph
    Pace             2:12    0:00    3:16     min/mi
    Crank Torque:    0    1320    170     lb-in
    Temperature:     77    86    80.8     Fahrenheit