Brewery 66 Solo

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Link

Ride Metrics:

Distance (mile): 66

Speed Avg (mph): 16.8

Cadence Avg (rpm): 72

Time Moving: 3:57:48

Time Total: 4:02:32
Work (kj): 1678

Normal Power: 140

Average Power: 118

Max Power: 447

VI: 1.19

TSS: 193.3

IF: 0.69

Goal:

Just ride

Ride Description:

Short ride today. Just kept thinking of all the things I need to get done around the house so I kept it shorter and now I feel too sleepy to get any of those things done. Nap first?

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 70

Temperature Finish (F): 78

Wind: SE 3 mph

Sky: Partly cloudy

Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:

Bottle #1: 24oz Water, BCAA, Glutamine, Maltodextrin

GU gel at mile 23

Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink

Bike:

Felt B10

Comet Easy Spin

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Link

Ride Metrics:

Distance (mile): 40

Speed Avg (mph): 17.3

Cadence Avg (rpm): 72

Time Moving: 2:20:37

Time Total: 2:26:24 
Work (kj): 964

Normal Power: 127

Average Power: 114

Max Power: 468

VI: 1.11

TSS: 94.5

IF: 0.63

Goal:

Spin easy

Ride Description:

Nothing special other than getting out on a sunny day and spin easy for a few miles.

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 72

Temperature Finish (F): 78

Wind: Light breeze

Sky: Sunny

Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:

Bottle #1: 24oz Water, BCAA, Glutamine, Maltodextrin

Gu gel mile 20

Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink

Bike:

Felt B10

XLAB Gear Box

I am replacing the Xlab small pod for the new gear box because the lid on the pod would come off easily and I had fear of of losing some of the essentials (especially car key fob) out in the middle of nowhere and not realize it.

Very tight grip in the Xlab Gorilla cage. No worries about losing it.

Comparison between the small pod and the gear box

What was in the Xlab small pod (key fob not shown)

The extra air cartridge did not make it, but that can be carried in the rear pocket.

Brewery 93 Solo

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Link

Ride Metrics:

Distance (mile): 93

Speed Avg (mph): 17.2

Cadence Avg (rpm): 73

Time Moving: 5:25:35 

Time Total: 5:34:48
Work (kj): 2335

Normal Power: 140

Average Power: 120

Max Power: 563

VI: 1.17

TSS: 266.6 

IF: 0.7

Goal:

Endurance 

Ride Description:

Ya just never know how it will go until you get a few miles into it. I thought it was going to be a rough day going by how I felt all week and some pretty sorry indoor intervals and queasy stomach all week, but it seemed to go a bit better.

Since the wind was coming from the north I buckled down and endured the headwind going up and enjoyed the tailwind coming back. 

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 55

Temperature Finish (F): 75

Wind: N 7 mph 

Sky: Sunny

Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:

Bottle #1: 24oz Water, BCAA, Glutamine, Maltodextrin finished at mile 65

Bottle #2: 12oz Water, BCAA, Glutamine, Maltodextrin
GU gel mile 25
Clif Bar mile 35
GU gel mile 65

Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink

Bike:

Felt B10

BBC48 Solo JRA

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Link

Ride Metrics:

Distance (mile): 48

Speed Avg (mph): 16.5

Cadence Avg (rpm): 70

Time Moving: 2:55:37

Time Total: 3:00:52
Work (kj): 1390

Normal Power: 153

Average Power: 132

Max Power: 496

VI: 1.16

TSS: 171

IF: 0.76

Goal:

Enjoy the day 

Ride Description:

I missed my long Saturday ride due a water heater replacement and spent most of that day working on some home projects while waiting for the plumbers to finish. At least some of those things are done and hopefully I will have more time to cycle in the good weather.

Today was just an opportunity to get out and enjoy the sunshine and warmth wearing my lightest summer kit by Desoto and plenty of 30 sweat proof sunblock. 

JRA -  Just Riding Around

I did get to speak to Tiago Depaula, owner of Try Bike Shop that recently opened in Marietta. I hope to drop by for a visit very soon. http://trybikeshop.com/

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 74

Temperature Finish (F): 74

Wind: Breezy

Sky: Sunny

Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:

Bottle #1: 24oz Water, BCAA, Glutamine, Maltodextrin

Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink

Bike:

LOOK 585

Brewery Solo 76 - Windy

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Link

Ride Metrics:

Distance (mile): 76.6

Speed Avg (mph): 17

Cadence Avg (rpm): 74

Time Moving: 4:29:44

Time Total: 4:40:55
Work (kj): 2117

Normal Power: 153

Average Power: 131

Max Power: 452

VI: 1.17

TSS: 262

IF: 0.76

Goal:

Endurance 

Ride Description:

I think this is at least the third weekend with sharp cool winds coming down from the north. My plan was to get up and get going early with hope to put in some of the miles going north with lighter headwinds. I started with Mike, but he wasn't feeling it today so I went ahead. I know it was tough choice for him to make, but it was probably a wise choice. The ride for me going north was not easy and as I started getting within a couple miles of the 40 mile turn point I was pushing against headwinds that brought me down to 5 mph and pushing with everything I had. So I turned early and headed back

It was also nice to meet Eugene, who was one of the rare brave souls to get out and face the wind. I got to ride and chat with him for a few miles. Best wishes to him in preparation of his 2016 race season and maybe I will get to try to hang on his wheel on some of those training rides.

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 40

Temperature Finish (F): 68

Wind: 15+ mph NNW

Sky: Sunny

Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:

Bottle #1: 24oz Water, BCAA, Glutamine, Maltodextrin

GU gel at mile 25
Clif Bar at mile 45

Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink

Bike:

Felt B10

Comet Cruise

Michael finishing up at the Comet

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Link

Ride Metrics:

Distance (mile): 40

Speed Avg (mph): 18

Cadence Avg (rpm): 74

Time Moving: 2:14:13

Time Total: 2:21:11
Work (kj): 1145

Normal Power: 156

Average Power: 142

Max Power: 531

VI: 1.09

TSS: 135

IF: 0.78

Goal:

Just ride and enjoy the day

Ride Description:

I was out for my typical Sunday cruise and enjoying the sunny day when Michael, a stranger, caught up with me on the way back. From that point I enjoyed pacing with Michael back to the parking area at the zero mile marker. What a great guy and a solid cyclist. It was a pleasure trying to hang on his wheel and best wishes as you begin to train for your Ironman competition this year. 

I also met an elderly guy at the 20 mile turning point and chatted with him for a few minutes. He told me about just returning from a 3 day venture from Alabama to Georgia in preparation for a 470 mile (I think that what he said) venture cycling the Natchez Trace. Best wishes to them on the preparation and safe travels. 

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 60

Temperature Finish (F): 69

Wind: Breezy

Sky: Sunny

Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:

Bottle #1: 24oz Water, BCAA, Glutamine, Maltodextrin

Gu gel at mile 20

Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink

Bike:

Felt B10

Brewery 82 Solo - Windy

The XLAB Torpedo Kompact BTA bottle mount worked out well today

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Ride Link

Ride Metrics:

Distance (mile): 82

Speed Avg (mph): 16.8

Cadence Avg (rpm): 74

Time Moving: 4:54:18

Time Total: 5:00:58
Work (kj): 2258

Normal Power: 146

Average Power: 128

Max Power: 480

VI: 1.14

TSS: 261

IF: 0.73

Goal:

Endurance 

Ride Description:

It was a real beating to push north against some sharp headwind. Even though I had tailwinds on the return I was a bit too tired to really hammer back. Nice to be out on the Felt and sit in a solo endurance type pace. I was actually pretty tired at the start from intervals this week. 

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 54

Temperature Finish (F): 65

Wind: 13+ mph NWN

Sky: Sunny and clear

Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:

Bottle #1: 24oz Water, BCAA, Glutamine, Maltodextrin

GU gel at mile 20
Clif Bar at mile 45

Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink

Bike:

Felt B10