May 28
Ride Data
Distance: 44.45 miles
Year to Date Distance: 367.96
Time: 2.35.51
Avg. Speed: 17.0 mph
Max. Speed: 26.5 mph
Heart Rate Data
Exercise Time: 2:26.29
Average HR: 148 BPM
In Training Zone: 2:23.06
Calories Burned (KCal): 1930
Ride Information*
Ride Description: North through Town to Lakeshore and North to just South of Grand Haven and back.
Riding partners: Jim Mahaney and Jim Carson
Thought(s) of the day: About bit the pavement when I rubbed tires with Carson. Ouch!
May 27
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I have embarked on a quest to improve my comfort on the bike especially on rides over 50 miles in length. This year on rides around the 50 mile mark I have experienced some numbness and hot spots. This in fact has lead to my first saddle sore. Sore of the nature are not fun and are to be avoided at all cost =)
My approach so far has been to purchase a new seat, plan to purchase a new set of shorts with a nicer chamois. The seat I chose is a Terry Fly Gel (Ti Rails). My first ride (of any significant length) will be this Friday. I’ll let you know my first thoughts when I return.
More coming…
-Randy
May 22
Ride Data
Distance: 49.79 miles
Year to Date Distance: 323.51
Time: 3:31.02
Avg. Speed: 14.1 mph (* see note below)
Max. Speed: 33.5 mph
Heart Rate Data
Exercise Time: 3:08.01
Average HR: 137 BPM
In Training Zone: 2:47.39
Calories Burned (KCal): 2195
Ride Information*
Ride Description: Hutchens Lak Loop in reverse. This was the Velo-City May Fun-Raiser event and the second ride in the Century Club that is building toward a Century ride he end of August. The pace was light and we stopped a few times to allow riders to catch back up.
Riding partners: Jim Mahaney and about 9 others from Velo-City.
Thought(s) of the day: Nice group of riders. We stayed together as a group and even though the pace was a bit slower than what I would normally ride, it was more than made up with extra conversation.
May 22
Ride Data
Distance: 26.65 miles
Year to Date Distance: 273.72
Time: 1.38.00
Avg. Speed: 16.2 mph
Max. Speed: 28.0 mph
Heart Rate Data
Exercise Time: 1:47.22 (forgot to turn of HRM as I finished)
Average HR: 143 BPM
In Training Zone: 1:42.05
Calories Burned (KCal): 1340
Ride Information
Ride Description: East Saugatuck Loop and then a few additional miles through town. Similar to Thursday. Got a bit wet 3 miles from home.
Riding partners: Jim Mahaney
Thought(s) of the day: Nice ride. If the rain holds off planning on a ride tonight with the Velo-City guys.
May 20
Ride Data
Distance: 29.33 miles
Year to Date Distance: 247.07
Time: 1.40.01
Avg. Speed: 17.5 mph
Max. Speed: 24.5 mph
Heart Rate Data
Exercise Time: 1:44.28
Average HR: 145 BPM
In Training Zone: 1:24.51
Calories Burned (KCal): 1333
Ride Information
Ride Description: East Saugatuck Loop and then a few additional miles through town.
Riding partners: Jim Mahaney
Thought(s) of the day: Much easier tonight.
May 17
Ride Data
Distance: 37.90 miles
Year to Date Distance: 217.74
Time: 2.14.42
Avg. Speed: 16.8 mph
Max. Speed: 30.0 mph
Heart Rate Data
Didn’t wear HRM.
Ride Information
Ride Description: Hutchen’s Lake Loop
Riding partners: Jim Mahaney
Thought(s) of the day: No more 3 weeks periods off the bike.