Time Total: 1:56:50 Time Moving: 1:56:49 Distance (mile): 31 VI: 1.15 IF: 0.75 TSS: 109 Work (kj): 839 Average Power: 120 Max Power: 535 Normal Power: 137 Cadence (rpm): 65 Speed Avg (mph): 16
Goal:
Just Ride
Ride Description:
Because of paving on I-75 south I headed north for another Sunday ride at the Bud Plant and once again it was a very peaceful day. With just a few cars that passed me with ample room and only seeing a couple other cyclist these back roads were pretty much a lot of time alone. It is nice to go out and not be under pressure to ride at some training pace or a pace driven by a group. Even the dark clouds kept it cooler until the sun finally broke through later into the course.
Weather:
Temperature Start (F): 85 Temperature Finish (F): 85 Wind: 6mph ESE Sky: Dark skies with heavy clouds at the start and mostly sun at the end.
Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:
Bottle #1 24oz. Water, Aminos, Maltodextrin, Trace Mineral Drops Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink
I have not made a new post lately because we have had a lot going on. Some of it was taking a bit of a vacation to Gulf Shores, Alabama where I did get to slip in a few days of cycling before I was hit by food poisoning or a stomach virus that put me out of action last Wednesday. The rental at Phoenix II was nice and we made most of our meals in the room. We ate out twice and I am not sure if the stomach issue came from the seafood at one of the restaurants since it happened just a few hours after we ate there. I will refrain from mentioning the place because I am not sure and the meal and service was excellent. Although it was super hot on this visit we really enjoyed our time and wished we had another week to relax. When we returned home I was able to slip in a short 46 mile ride on the Felt IA 16 on Saturday and then got to slip in another tranquil ride on the LOOK road bike today to wrap up my vacation time. All rides were logged on Strava so I am not going to try catching up with individual blog posts and ride data.
A few pictures from our Gulf Shore visit. Cycling Related
Distance (mile): 75 Speed Avg. (GPS) (mph): 17 Cadence (rpm): 68 Time Moving: 4:24:40 Time Total: 4:24:57 Work (kj): 1,860 Normal Power: 143 Average Power: 117 Max Power: 529 VI: 1.22 TSS: 268 IF: 0.78
Goal:
Just Ride
Ride Description:
It was great to see the guys ready to roll out this morning. Gary, Neal, Glenn and Kit were in that group and I went on my usual out and back route hoping to just cruise for four plus hours. At my turn point I saw a group of seven on the BRAM ride going the other way. I caught up with them and jumped as we crossed the rolling hill of Cagle Road. They were nice enough to let me hang on their group until their turn point and then it was back to cruising solo to the end. I forgot to check the ANT+ speed sensor before the ride and after the ride finally remembered to take a look. The battery cover and battery were gone so I need to find another option. I pulled an old Garmin speed and cadence sensor out of my parts bin. Maybe I can dust it off, install a new battery and then see if it will work.
Weather:
Temperature Start (F): 73 Temperature Finish (F): 88 (felt a lot hotter) Wind: Calm Sky: Partly cloudy
Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:
Bottle #1 24oz. Water, BSN Amino X, Maltodextrin, Trace Mineral Drops Bottle #2 8oz. Water, BSN Amino X, Maltodextrin, Trace Mineral Drops Bottle #3 12oz. Water GU gel at mile 24 GU gel at mile 50
