Time Total: 1:58:41 Time Moving: 1:58:41 Distance (mile): 31.3 VI: 1.15 IF: 0.80 TSS: 128 Work (kj): 890 Average Power: 125 Max Power: 617 Normal Power: 144 Cadence (rpm): 69 Speed Avg (mph): 16
Goal:
Build Endurance
Ride Description:
Temperature was 46, but it was a very chilly 46 with some light winds. I almost talked myself out of going and then I almost talked myself into to doing the same 20 mile route that we did yesterday. There were a few cars at the Budweiser Plant with bike racks. I saw only a couple of cyclists while I was out and just had a few cars pass me. It looked like a day for that most would prefer to stay inside. The skies turned dark from the heavy clouds. At 2:30 it seemed like it was about 5:30 and like the sun was about to set.
Weather:
Temperature Start (F): 46 Temperature Finish (F): 46 Wind: Light to variable. Sky: Heavy clouds and gloomy
Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:
Bottle #1 24oz. Water, Aminos, Maltodextrin Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink
Time Total: 1:26:45 Time Moving: 1:26:29 Distance (mile): 22 VI: 1.34 IF: 0.82 TSS: 97 Work (kj): 573 Average Power: 110 Max Power: 491 Normal Power: 147 Cadence (rpm): 64 Speed Avg (mph): 15
Goal:
Just ride
Ride Description:
Easy going ride with Mike and Russell on a chilly and windy day. We all decided with the late start and the feel of the air to keep the ride short. I really enjoyed the ride with friends.
Weather:
Temperature Start (F): 40 Temperature Finish (F): 45 Wind: Variable winds Sky: Heavy clouds and still damp.
Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:
Forgot my water bottle and did not need it or any gels
Power meter battery died in the first miles. This basic data is from the GPS. Time Moving: 2:16:12 Distance (mile): 34 Speed Avg (mph): 15
Goal:
Just ride
Ride Description:
Friday evening I had not heard from anyone and I had not reached out because I still was not sure what to do. The weather looked questionable after several days of rain and I am, I hope, at the tail end of this illness. Saturday morning I got an email from Peter that a few were going to do a 47 mile from Sosebee Bike Park so I started getting my gear together. There were eight of us that rolled out from SBP at 10. Not long after starting I got a warning on my Garmin that the PowerTap G3 battery was low and the next thing data dropped to zero. I switched off the power meter to collect the rest of the ride with the GPS. During those first few miles I continually had a small urge to cough, but the legs were feeling okay. Fortunately the group kept a casual pace, but even some of the small sharp rolling hills starting taking more out of me.
The route was a bit unusual and had a lot of turns. Several times we had to catch the lead riders to bring them back on course or we all turned on the wrong roads at other times. I am not sure why, but at mile 30 the route had come back close to the bike park and I heard several say, "I've had enough." Not sure if it was the winds gusts or what. I was actually thinking about turning off anyway. I also had about enough for the day so the news was pleasing to me. The route and the damp cool sharp wind gusts took quite a bit out me.
Weather:
Temperature Start (F): 55 Temperature Finish (F): 55 Wind: 16+ mph NW Sky: Heavy clouds at the start, Partly sunny at the end
Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:
Bottle #1 24oz. Water, Aminos, Maltodextrin 2 gels at mile 21 Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink
