2013 Journal:
December 21, 2013: Another reaosnable day. Warmer than yesterday, but a littel wind and wetter so it seemed colder. Still nice to get out for a ride this time of the year. Happy Winter Soltice, the days get longer from here on until Summer! Hurrah! . Distance: 22.5 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 154, Ave Cadence: 79, Ave Speed: 16.4 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,600.96 miles
December 20, 2013: Well, what a surprise. The first day I have off form work for Xmas and it turns out to be the warmest nicest day in weeks. I headed out on the bike for a ride, only 45 out, but it felt great because there was no wind. In fact, it was so nice I rode to Horseneck Beach. Supposed to be warmer for a couple days, if the rain holds off I should get more rides in. . Distance: 25.89 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 160, Ave Cadence: 80, Ave Speed: 16.3 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,578.41 miles
December 9, 2013: Ride back to Ford dealer but after dark. I need a brighter light. Distance: 4.73 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 164, Ave Cadence: 80, Ave Speed: 17.2 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,552.52 miles
December 6, 2013: Quick ride this AM back from the Ford Dealer after dropping off my truck. Distance: 4.68 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 147, Ave Cadence: 81, Ave Speed: 16.9 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,547.79 miles
November 11, 2013: Not as nice a day as yesterday, but even with the cloudy skies and cooler temperatures it was a nice day to get out. I was significantly tired after yesterdays ride and the first week of back to back training for 7 days in a long time. Felt good to get out though. . Distance: 33.85 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 140, Ave Cadence: 69, Ave Speed: 15.7 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,543.11 miles
November 16, 2013: So far it's been a lousy fall for bike riding. Pretty cool and windy. Today wasn't that way. Warmed into the upper 50's which is pretty descent for November. There was a slight breeze, but when the sun came out at noon i decided to get out and ride. Rode pretty easily, but considering my lack of time riding, I started getting pretty tired at about an hour in. Distance: 27.84 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 157, Ave Cadence: 79, Ave Speed: 17.3 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,509.26 miles
October 27, 2013: Pretty nice day today for October, even if it was chilly and breezy. I was able to get a descent ride in even if I was freezing when I got home. Nothing spectacular, but a good steady ride. Distance: 32.04 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 153, Ave Cadence: 76, Ave Speed: 16.8 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,481.42 miles
October 20, 2013: Was another chilly morning and the wind was pretty stiff today. The ride south wasn't too bad, but when I turned around to come home, it was really difficult. At one point I was riding pretty hard and going no where fast. Distance: 28.65 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 152, Ave Cadence: 80, Ave Speed: 17.2 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,449.38 miles
October 19, 2013:Well, that time of the year, went out in the mid 50's to ride. Was chilly, not too bad. Not much wind, so that was good. Decided to to head north and then go over the Sakonnet River Bride and loop around Portsmouth. Was pretty nice and a good ride. I am not really in riding shape right now so my rides are very relaxing ... Distance: 32.70 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 156, Ave Cadence: 74, Ave Speed: 16.9 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,420.73 miles
October 14, 2013: It was a chilly morning, but really nice otherwise with only a little wind. It was a great day for a fall ride and I have to admit I really enjoyed being outside riding today. Made a trip to Horseneck Beach where I haven't been for a large part of the summer because of the sand/dirt road on East Beach Road from last years hurricane. Anyway, was really nice with out the summer traffic. No power numbers as I need to re-true my wheel still. Distance: 34.59 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 143, Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 17.3 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,388.03 miles
October 11, 2013: Been a really busy couple weeks, not been riding much but I got a good ride in today. It was pretty windy, so that was a challenge, but at least it wasn't raining as predicted. Goood fall ride except I found that my brakes were rubbing as the rear wheel was way out of true. . Distance: 25.86 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 151, Ave Cadence: 73, Ave Speed: 16.9 mph, Ave Power: 174 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,353.44 miles
October 5, 2013: Hard to believe it's already October. Pretty nice day but since I haven't been riding much I kept it short and easy. I really need to get out and ride a bit more while I can. Distance: 20.56 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 152, Ave Cadence: 62, Ave Speed: 17.3 mph, Ave Power: 172 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,327.58 miles
September 29, 2013: Anopther breezy but nice day. Had some things to do so I kept the ride pretty short today. Nice to get out. Distance: 19.74 miles, Ave Heart Rate: N/A, Ave Cadence: 72, Ave Speed: 16.5 mph, Ave Power: 165 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,307.02 miles
September 28, 2013: Long week, didn't get to ride after work all week, just too tired and busy. Watched Woman's Road World Championships then went for a quick 28 miles ride. Felt prettygood, rode well, hard but not full out. Nice to get some air. Distance: 27.85 miles, Ave Heart Rate: N/A, Ave Cadence: 70, Ave Speed: 18.1 mph, Ave Power: 185 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,287.28 miles
September 21, 2013: Tried to get out early as it was suposed to get cloudy and windy later. Unfortuantely, it got cloudy and windy earlier .. lol. I did get about half my ride in with good ocnditions, then the sun disappeared and it got windy, until I got home when the sun came back out. At least the fog didn't come in too. Nice ride, haven't been to Sakonnet Point in a while. Just an easy day to get miles in and to feel better riding again due to layoff. Distance: 33.42 miles, Ave Heart Rate: N/A, Ave Cadence: 71, Ave Speed: 17.6 mph, Ave Power: 181 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,259.43 miles
September 20, 2013: Little sore from running the other day. Did a quick short ride just to try to loosen up a bit. Nice weather, but a little windy. Distance: 15.09 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 141, Ave Cadence: 73, Ave Speed: 17.6 mph, Ave Power: 173 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,226.00 miles
September 14, 2013: Haven't been doing enough riding lately so it was nice to get out today. Was a little chilly, but nice. definitely felt like an early fall ride even though we're not there yet. Decided to do a loop through Portsmouth over the bridge bike trail. Felt pretty good even if I didn't ride very hard. Distance: 31.89 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 158, Ave Cadence: 70, Ave Speed: 17.8 mph, Ave Power: 186 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,210.91 miles
September 8, 2013: Lot's I wanted to do and watch sports wise today so I decided to get out early and ride hard and short. Hammered out my best 20 minute power interval all year, 249 watts. That is encouraging particularly with how little I have been riding. Must have been the day for the Century ride as there were cops at the intersections and lot's of bad riders wearing ugly fluorescent kits and riding 4 abreast in the middle of the road. A good day to not be out on the roads! Distance: 22.28 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 168, Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 18.8 mph, Ave Power: 222 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,179.02 miles
September 7, 2013: Well riding days seem to be getting short quickly this year, hopefully it doesn't turn out to be another early year riding wise. Was pretty nice day for a ride, little wind, but nothing too bad. I didn't ride too hard but was good to get a nice 2 our ride in. Distance: 36.5 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 155, Ave Cadence: 71, Ave Speed: 17.3 mph, Ave Power: 176 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,156.74 miles
September 1, 2013: Boy, 1st of September already, but it feels like July with the humidity. We had some pretty good thunderstorms this AM, and it didn't dry enough to ride until after lunch. Looked like it was going to rain again so I rushed to get a shorter ride in. I missed the rain, but could have ridden more since while it looked threatening, it never really did rain until dinner time. Was a pretty dark and gloomy day though. Distance: 20.45 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 135, Ave Cadence: 77, Ave Speed: 17.6 mph, Ave Power: 175 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,120.24 miles
August 31, 2013: Got out for a ride, it was a littel windy but still nice to get out. Didn't ride terirbly hard, but was still a good workout. It was pretty humid though. Distance: 26.31 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 155, Ave Cadence: 76, Ave Speed: 18.3 mph, Ave Power: 204 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,099.70 miles
August 30, 2013: Took a real easy ride today since it had been several days since I last ride and really almost two weeks since a good ride. Felt good, even though it was a bit windy. Humm, that is a sign that summer is coming to a close. Oh well. Distance: 29.94 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 145, Ave Cadence: 73, Ave Speed: 16.9 mph, Ave Power: 165 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,073.39 miles
August 25, 2013: First ride since I got back from Colorado. Kept is short, but I felt predictably good. no KOM, but I rode pretty hard thoughout the short ride. Distance: 20.56 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 160, Ave Cadence: 78, Ave Speed: 18.8 mph, Ave Power: 210 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 2,043.45 miles
August 20, 2013: TBD Here's a link to some more pics. Distance: 57.21 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 151, Ave Cadence: 60, Ave Speed: 11.3 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,919.64 miles
August 19, 2013:TBD Here's a link to some more pics. Distance: 57.21 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 151, Ave Cadence: 60, Ave Speed: 11.3 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,919.64 miles
August 18, 2013: TBD. Here's a link to some more pics. Distance: 57.21 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 151, Ave Cadence: 60, Ave Speed: 11.3 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,919.64 miles
August 17, 2013: TBD. Here's a link to some more pics. Distance: 57.21 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 151, Ave Cadence: 60, Ave Speed: 11.3 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,919.64 miles
August 16, 2013: Mt Evans today, Like Cottonwood, was harder than last time we rode it, but also beautiful day. Here's a link to some more pics. Distance: 57.21 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 151, Ave Cadence: 60, Ave Speed: 11.3 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,919.64 miles
August 15, 2013: Cottonwood Pass today, was harder than last time we rode it, buta beautiful day. Here's a link to some more pics. Distance: 25.62 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 155, Ave Cadence: 59, Ave Speed: 11.8 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,862.43 miles
August 14, 2013: Today we rode up through Vail Pass on the bike trails. Was pretty straightforward and beautiful contry. Here's a link to some more pics. Distance: 41.07 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 139, Ave Cadence: 54, Ave Speed: 13.0 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,836.81 miles
August 13, 2013: First Day in CO. Cool and showers, but we got a quick ride in on the Frisco Bike Path. Very nice. Here's a link to some more pics. Distance: 8.08 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 122, Ave Cadence: 53, Ave Speed: 12.4 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,795.74 miles
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August 10, 2013: Great day for a ride, little windy, but the temperatures were pretty perfect. Took it pretty easy all day since next week will be pretty tough riding for 8 or 9 days in Colorado. The goal today was to log some seat time and just keep getting used to 3 or more hours in the saddle. No big event like last year, but I want to be comfortable riding. I did have some sun torturing another guy on a Trek late in today's ride. I was riding pretty slow and passed him coming out of his driveway on lower River Road in Westport. He following for about half a mile and then pulled next to me, chatted a bit then rode away. Even when I am riding easy, I can't seem to let that go without a response, so I did my thing of giving him some leash and then pulling back. In fact,I yo-yo 'd off his back wheel all the way up Adamsville Road until we reached Sodom. I dropped back 50 yards or so every time I'd catch up, then accelerate and pull back on his wheel. Probably not fair to torture him like that, but it was fun! Distance: 52.99 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 148, Ave Cadence: 69, Ave Speed: 17.1 mph, Ave Power: 169 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,787.66 miles
August 7, 2013: Another quick ride today, felt alright but not great. Rode well on a couple climbs, but no PRs or KOMs today. Also didn't ride as long as I wanted because I got a later start and frankly just wanted to log some miles. Distance: 19.43 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 149, Ave Cadence: 74, Ave Speed: 18.2 mph, Ave Power: 201 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,734.67 miles
August 6, 2013: Went for a quick ride after work today, bizarre at best. First, shipped my bike today so my shoes are in a box somewhere heading to Dillon CO. As a result, I am riding with my shoes that I use with my trainer. They are a bit tighter clipping in or out than my regular shoes, so when I came to my first stop sign ... bam, straight to the ground. Then about 3 mils later, I hit a patch of sand and almost went down again. Humm, it has to get better right? On a positive note, set a PR on one off my favorite steep climbs today! Yahoo .. Distance: 24.03 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 137, Ave Cadence: 70, Ave Speed: 17.1 mph, Ave Power: 171 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,715.24 miles
August 4, 2013: Had a great ride today, and it really was a mix of two different rides. The first ride was fast and hard, and the second half was slower and more relaxed. I also felt really good for most of the ride which is great timing with Colorado coming up. I got irked at 4 guys riding in a paceline so I chased them for 5 miles and kept pace without being in their line. I also ran over a dead rat and a live chipmunk. All in all a good day. Best 40K speed all year and longest ride of the year. Distance: 62.92 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 150, Ave Cadence: 70, Ave Speed: 17.4 mph, Ave Power: 173 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,691.21 miles
August 3, 2013: Today was a to ride against potential rain, but while I did ride in a bit of it, really there was only one windshield wiper quality shower that I hit. All in all not bad. I really felt pretty good riding today. The overall speed of the ride wasn't great because the wind became pretty annoying, but I had some really good moments. One was grabbing the KOM on North Hixville road, about a 2 mile climb. I beat my best time by 25 seconds which is pretty good based on how my climbing has been going. In reality, I felt really good even if that was the only place I rode what I would consider hard. The nice thing is that the rest of the ride was VERY comfortable. Also first ride with new shifters, which worked like a knife through butter! Distance: 41.70 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 150, Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 17.8 mph, Ave Power: 185 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,628.29 miles
August 1, 2013: Took teh day off and it was a beautiful one for a ride. I really am starting to feel pretty good riding even if I am not riding very fast these days. I am pretty happy with teh preparations for CO, I think I can enjoy the rides with minimal suffering! Distance: 41.07 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 149, Ave Cadence: 76, Ave Speed: 179 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,586.59 miles
July 30, 2013: Well that's 2 for 2 riding after work this week. Rode a bit harder than yesterday, but not that much more. Has some good climbs, but still not up to my best. I did some of them the best of this year though, so that is a positive. The bike trail over the Sakonnet River Bridge is back open and it's even better than before, new pavement and fancy lane markers. Oh well, gotta keep it up, CO coming up fast! Distance: 30.17 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 150, Ave Cadence: 76, Ave Speed: 16.9 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,545.52 miles
July 29, 2013: So far I'm 1 for 1 with my new goal to ride every day between now and Colorado. I was a bit tired from yesterday, so I decided to take it a bit easy today. Got a good ride in though so I'm pretty happy. Distance: 30.31 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 141, Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 18.2 mph, Ave Power: N/A watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,515.35 miles
July 28, 2013: Had a good ride this morning. Even though I had to ride my climbing bike bacause the shifter on the Madone was jammed when I broke a cable before leaving the house this morning. I'm actually pretty baffled that I can ride faster and eaier with a compact chain ring and non aero wheels ... WTF is up with that? Oh well, just another thing that broke during FURLOUGH that is costing me money to fix. New shifter levers for the Madone. Distance: 33.43 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 155, Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 18.4 mph, Ave Power: 191 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,485.04 miles
July 27, 2013: Too many days since my last ride. Everyone down for Hunter's birthday today so I rode late and after pizza and birthday cake. Not a good scenario, so today was just turning the legs and getting back on the bike. Not many days left until Colorado .. yikes! Distance: 15.04 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 156, Ave Cadence: 74, Ave Speed: 18.2 mph, Ave Power: 191 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,451.61 miles
July 19, 2013: Not quite as hot today, but maybe that's because I waited until late afternoon to ride. It was very think and humid, and very windy, but the heat was manageable. Still kept it pretty easy and fairly short, but it's another good ride. Distance: 22.31 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 135, Ave Cadence: 74, Ave Speed: 17.3 mph, Ave Power: 169 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,436.57 miles
July 18, 2013: Pretty hot day today to ride, but I went out after the tour stage to Alpe D'Huez. Kept is very slow today since I was riding in the mid day heat where the heat index was about 115. Felt pretty good when I was done. Distance: 33.71 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 144, Ave Cadence: 63, Ave Speed: 16.0 mph, Ave Power: 153 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,414.26 miles
July 15, 2013: Didn't feel as humid as it has been, but 15 minutes into the ride and I was dripping with sweat. These rids are just hot. Kept is short today, but legs and mind were tired from two days in heat and a day at work. Rode very hard for 10 miles and then the heat started to get to me. Try agian tomorrow .... Distance: 15.07 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 168, Ave Cadence: 76, Ave Speed: 18.9 mph, Ave Power: 209 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,380.55 miles
July 14, 2013: Another hot and humid day, felt pretty good for a while and then I didn't. I think it was the heat, humidity and wind taking it's toll. Distance: 30.39 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 157, Ave Cadence: 69, Ave Speed: 17.2 mph, Ave Power: 172 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,365.48 miles
July 13, 2013: Rode after today's tour stage and really wasn't motivated to ride. I pushed pretty hard for the first 15 miles then rode slowly to the end. I still haven't found my rythm this year.. Distance: 24.19 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 155, Ave Cadence: 68 Ave Speed: 17.3 mph, Ave Power: 187 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,335.09miles
July 8, 2013: Ah, today was Monday all the way around. Ha, work was just a peach, but I got home in time for a quick hard ride which always seems to help. I did ride hard, but didn't quite have my best stuff today. I would have averaged 20 m.p.h for the ride which is great, but I ratcheted way back for the ride up through the neighborhood. Distance: 15.08 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 161, Ave Cadence: 77 Ave Speed: 19.7 mph, Ave Power: 226 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,310.90 miles
July 6, 2013: Watched the tour stage today and they went for a ride. Moral, it was HOT, HUMID but a nice day for a ride. Not much to say other than I kept it shorter and slow because of the heat. Distance: 30.6 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 143, Ave Cadence: 63 Ave Speed: 16.9 mph, Ave Power: 170 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,295.82 miles
July 5, 2013: Well, it took until July 5th but finally I got to ride with Paul today. Was good to catch up on how things are going. It was also nice to ride with someone for a change. Was a pretty good ride except for the old lady who yelled at up at Sakonnet Point, not sure what that was all about and she was quite elderly. Oh well, grumpy day I guess!. Still hot and humid and I was happy to be home because of that. Distance: 45.54 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 124, Ave Cadence: 63 Ave Speed: 14.9 mph, Ave Power: 131 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,265.22 miles
July 4, 2013: Happy 4th of July! Got out early today, didn't really have a plan, but ended up with a longer ride. Wouldn't have been too bad except I went to ride without eating breakfast as an experiment. I don't know if that was a good idea or not. The concept is that you have to shock your body periodically to make it loose some weight and take advantage of all the riding. Humm, not a good plan in my mind! . Distance: 53.22 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 151, Ave Cadence: 69 Ave Speed: 16.7 mph, Ave Power: 175 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,219.68 miles
July 3, 2013: Well the wet weather finally cleared this morning and now it's hot and humidy and very windy. At least it seemed windy when I was riding. Didn't have a ton of energy today so I kept it short and easy. Distance: 31.56 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 150, Ave Cadence: 72, Ave Speed: 17.0 mph, Ave Power: 173 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,166.46 miles
June 30, 2013: Another day of riding in the swampy weather. I was wringing out my jersey after the ride today. ROde pretty well although I don't have nay stamina this week. Again, not sure if it is the humidity or if it is the fact that I have been cutting back on what I eat a bit. Still, got about 15 good miles in today, then 15 miles for the legs. Surprisingly with all my complaining about not riding much I logged the 2nd most miles ever for June. I'm still behind last year but I made up about 100 miles this month. Not bad. Again, hopefully that means I will be in prime form for August in Colorado. Distance: 34.34 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 157, Ave Cadence: 71, Ave Speed: 16.9 mph, Ave Power: 174 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,134.90 miles
June 29, 2013: Watched the 1st stage of the Tour de France this morning and then decided to go for a ride. The weather was cool, windy and foggy when I left home. At one point it cleared and became sunny, but ultimately started to cloud up by the end. I was really suffering throughout the ride as the dew point was very high and the wind sapped any remaining energy. Still, it was nice to get out for a ride. Distance: 26.3 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 158, Ave Cadence: 69, Ave Speed: 18.2 mph, Ave Power: 180 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,100.56 miles
June 24, 2013: Summer is here. First really warm and humid ride. The wind was both welcome and annoying. My legs are still feeling the ride from Saturday, but I was able to put more effort in today that yesterday. Distance: 27.68 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 153, Ave Cadence: 71, Ave Speed: 18.3 mph, Ave Power: 196watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,074.26 miles
June 23, 2013: Well, my legs were still pretty dead from yesterday, so I decided to keep it pretty short and not to fast for today. I headed into North Tiverton with the intention of heading into Portsmouth for a quick loop over the new bridge then home, but they had signs up preventing pedestrian access. Guess they really didn't want us there before. Shame, it's a nice path and we're loosing summer to ride over it. Oh well, eventually they'll reopen the path. Distance: 22.62 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 136, Ave Cadence: 69, Ave Speed: 16.8 mph, Ave Power: 174 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,046.58 miles
June 22, 2013: Wasn't sure what I was going to do riding today, but I got out early before the wind picked up. Rode fairly well early, then ran into a group ride in the freetown area that irritated me. As a result, I rode really hard for 5 miles that burned all my energy at about 40 miles. As a result, the last 20 was a real killer. Still nice to get a long one in, but I was tired! . Distance: 60.12 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 152, Ave Cadence: 70, Ave Speed: 16.3 mph, Ave Power: 170 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 1,023.96 miles
June 21, 2013: Had my hours in this week so I took the day of from work since the weather was supposed to be good. It was nice, but the wind is still blowing pretty good which makes riding an adventure to cut ride a little short because of the wind, didn't really ride hard today. Distance: 34.0 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 148, Ave Cadence: 72, Ave Speed: 20.0 mph, Ave Power: 188 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 963.84 miles
June 19, 2013: Just had to get out for a short ride after work. Started not being able to decide if I wanted to ride hard or not, but quickly started hammering and decided to go hard and short. The result was a fast ride and my best power output for the year. Only 15 miles though, but I guess since it was 45 minutes I am happy. Almost puked coming into the street so I guess I rode hard! Distance: 15.04 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 158, Ave Cadence: 77, Ave Speed: 20.0 mph, Ave Power: 233 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 929.84 miles
June 16, 2013: Another nice day today. Headed out before the winds kicked up. I felt pretty good for quite a bit of the ride but then I ran out of steam. I guess I am not riding enough to keep up the string ride for the whole ride right now. I do feel a bit stringer each week. Distance: 42.23 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 157, Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 17.7 mph, Ave Power: 184 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 914.80 miles
June 15, 2013: Pretty nice day today. I was able to get out fairly early for a good ride. Proble is that the winds are still here so the ride home from Sakonnet Point was pretty miserable. Lots of people our riding though. Distance: 40.27 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 157, Ave Cadence: 73, Ave Speed: 17.4 mph, Ave Power: 176 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 872.57 miles
June 9, 2013: Today was a pretty nice day to ride and I took full advantage of it. Decided to try riding over the new Sakonnet River Bridge Bike Path and it was pretty nice. My day almost ended badly before it started though. As I was descending a small hill not long before getting to the bridge, I was looking down at my GPS when a deer bounded right in front of me, just missing me by less that 3 feet I'd estimate. I never had time to hit the brakes and as such, it just ended up being a scary start to the ride. Now, the bridge path was really nice and there were actually more people riding and walking over it that I think I've ever seen out riding or walking anywhere else in the area. I was able to ride around Common Fence Point, then did a loop through Portsmouth before heading back through Island Park and back over the bridge. Then I decided to ride to Acoaxet which made for a pretty long ride. Anyway, it was a nice day, and the wind wasn't back until I got tired at about 50 miles. . Distance: 60.58 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 152 Ave Cadence: 69, Ave Speed: 15.5 mph, Ave Power: 170 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles:832.30 miles
June 8, 2013: It's been a lousy week weather and work wise so today is the first day in a week that I was able to get a ride in. Felt like keeping it short as it was pretty windy and wet with lot's of road debris from yesterday's storm. Decided to ride hard which I did for the first half of the ride then too it easy into the wind. Hopefully a better ride tomorrow. Distance: 20.56 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 161 Ave Cadence: 72, Ave Speed: 18.2 mph, Ave Power: 197 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 771.72 miles
June 1, 2013: Today I decided to explore a new road and it turned out to be an interesting trip! I have tried to go through the Fall River forest that surrounds Watuppa Pond before, but when I looked on Google Maps, Yellow Hill Road looked navigable. Unfortunately, not so much for the entire stretch. I had about 3 miles I estimate of really crappy road (see below for a picture of a "good" section, if you can even call it that! In reality, it was a dilapidated old road that was pretty much disintegrated. There were giant potholes that all were filled with water so I slowly had to ride around them all. I got through the first stretch and then found a path that wasn't bad. Unfortunately I didn't turn back because I was soon climbing on crappy road again and then before I was done, I was descending about 1 mile on this treacherous road! Just before I go to the north side of Watuppa Pond, (see below.) I ran across a guy in a pickup driving into the forest .. started thinking that maybe I shouldn't be there! Of and there were signs saying "Warning: Extremely Dangerous road with no cell phone coverage". Great ... now what the hell was I thinking. FInally I emerged near the Fall River Industrial Park, which was actually a nice place to ride. In hindsight, I guess it wasn't that bad, but I'd have preferred to not have my aero rims on that ride that was worse than Guardsman Pass last year in Utah! I continued back up through Assonet and into Freetown and then headed back south into Dartmouth and Westport. Great ride although I had to stop for a Coke at RT 6 because I bonked big time due to the heat. Even though I felt like I was in Deliverance Country, I'd ride this route again, but would probably use my other bike. Distance: 52.75 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 147 Ave Cadence: 66, Ave Speed: 18.7 mph, Ave Power: 159 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 751.16 miles
May 31, 2013: Well we definitely went from winter to summer. My legs were pretty torched from yesterday's ride and the heat so I decided to ride pretty easy. Even riding easy, I was sore and getting tired pretty quickly. Ended up cutting the ride a little short and the numbers are definitely less than yesterday. More good weather so we'll see how it goes. Distance: 31.64 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 146 Ave Cadence: 61, Ave Speed: 18.7 mph, Ave Power: 170 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 698.41 miles
May 30, 2013: Took the day off from work today because the weather was just too nice. Was able to get the Madone out for the first time this year ... hard to believe but the wind has just been too strong. Had a really good ride, and felt great to be back on te good bike and aero wheels. It shows because I rode quiet a bit faster than normal. Set another PR for 40K at just over 1:15, going to be hard to beat that one. Distance: 34.42 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 164 Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 18.7 mph, Ave Power: 220 watts, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 666.77 miles
May 27, 2013: Finally was able to get out for a ride only to find out that it was way more windy than I thought. I ended up battling a 360 degree with for the entire 40+ miles. Was still nice being out even it I was suffering a bit after 30 miles. Distance: 42.34 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 159 Ave Cadence: 77, Ave Speed: 17.24 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 632.35 miles
May19, 2013: I did a number on my legs yesterday so I decided that today would be an easy ride, or in other words a recovery day. I purposely tried to ride easy today, even though there were a few times when I got would up. I intended to ride 18-20 miles, but ended up doing a little more than that because I was enjoying the early AM ride for a change. Interestingly, even though I rode easy, I still kept a descent pace. Distance: 28.15 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 146 Ave Cadence: 77, Ave Speed: 17.4 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 590.01 miles
May18, 2013: Was a nice day today, still wind, although it was from the south so I rode to Sakonnet Point which means it was a head wind for 15 miles. Then I turned and rode a tail wind for most of the way home. I really rode hard today and set another mark for fastest 40KM this season averaging just over 19.1 mph. Kept that pace up until just about 29.5 miles when there was no more power available for the engine room. Did a major blow up and kind of crawled home the last 6 miles or so, but still a good day riding. I feel good that I rode that hard for 90+ miles. Ran into another wing nut riding on the wring side of the road. Unlike the one yesterday, at least this girl had a helmet. Yesterday the guy was just wearing a turban .. yes a turban. I also made double passes on 2 groups of people. A double pass is when you pass them, make a turn to add some miles and then pass them after rejoining the main road further along the way. Distance: 35.37 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 163 Ave Cadence: 76, Ave Speed: 18.1 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 561.86 miles
May17, 2013: The weather is slowly getting better although the wind just will not go away. I am dying to ride my aero wheels and Madone, but with this wind it would be hard to control. Some day it has to end .. right? Today was a good ride until I got to Horseneck beach and had to ride in a head wind all the way home. Also, the repairs that Westport made to East Beach Road are horrible. Big rocks are like riding over pave ... I know you are supposed to ride fast over pave, but man I was worried about breaking the frame going slow! One guy was walking his bike, that might have been smarter .. it's a shame since I love riding that loop by the beach. I may need to stop going there though. On the plus side, they have been doing a lot of paving near the new Sakonnet Bridge and there are a lot of nicely paved hills there now that I like riding .. can't wait to get that way to test out how fast they will be. Distance: 35.55 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 159 Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 17.7 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 526.49 miles
May12, 2013: Today was really nice for riding, although that pesky wind was still hanging around even after I thought it was gone! Rode pretty well, although I still am lacking endurance. I need more miles. Had a guy tell me that I rode OK for someone who didn't look that young ... uumm, OK. Distance: 48.10 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 155 Ave Cadence: 74, Ave Speed: 17.9 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 490.94 miles
May10, 2013: Really nice day for riding, still a littel wind, but nothing unreasonable and it was actually hot at times. Didn't ride too hard, burt I can tell I still have a long way to go to get ready for Colorado. Distance: 30.52 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 152 Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 17.8 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 442.84 miles
May 7, 2013: Had pretty dead legs today but had to take advantage of the nice afternoon for a quick after work ride. There was still a bit of wind, that complicated my legs feeling like sticks of wood during the first part of my ride. Not very eventful, but nice to get some miles in. Distance: 20.61 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 142 Ave Cadence: 77, Ave Speed: 17.9 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 412.32 miles
May 5, 2013: Went out a little earlier than I'd normally want to because of temperature this AM, but I wanted to be done riding to watch today's Giro stage. I thought it was live, but turns out it was tape delayed so there was no reason to ride so early. Was pretty dam cold, in the 40's with wind when I went out .. this is May right? Anyway, in an effort to mitigate the wind I decided to head into North Tiverton to ride hills along the river. Did alright, but didn't feel that way. There are a couple leg breakers over there with 50 yds + of 24%-28% grades. Too early in the year to ride those well, so I just plain mashed gears at 3 mph. Was a good workout though, need to ride that route at least once a week to get the climbing legs back. Over 2,400 feet of climbing when all was said and done. Distance: 27.30 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 147 Ave Cadence: 63, Ave Speed: 13.9 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 364.41 miles
May 4, 2013: Well the temperature wasn't too bad today, but the wind really sucked again. It was cold and seemed to always be in my face. I dressed in a thermal shirt which made it miserably warm in the places with no wind and yet I froze when there was a wind. Also, it seemed to just be hard to ride. I could never ride my faired rims in this stuff. Anyway, it was a ride and it was outside so why am I complaining! Oh, obviously the altimeter wasn't set properly! Distance: 30.94 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 154 Ave Cadence: 78, Ave Speed: 17.3 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 364.41 miles
May 1, 2013: OK, finished my escapade into running for the Newport 10 miler, now back to cycling a bit more consistently. Was whooped after work, but still decided I needed to get out for some sort of ride today. I kept it short as the wind and lack of riding really was making riding difficult. Never got too fast, never really hammered. Maybe tomorrow or the next day! I wm way behind last years mileage total .. is that good or bad? Hopefully it means fresh legs for the summer! Distance: 18.45 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 135 Ave Cadence: 77, Ave Speed: 17.1 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 333.47 miles
April 20, 2013: Still not really warm out and today I was back to thermal shirts and arm warmers and a hat, although I did ride in shorts. Definitely paying for the last few nice winters. Today I rode decently and ended up with another PR and several 2nd bets times on hills and segments and just by seconds. I must be in better shape than I really think I am. Overall times aren't great but if I add a mph that I'll get form the aero wheels when the wind finally settles, I should be happy. Have to keep telling myself I am riding with a compact chain ring. Distance: 30.26 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 157 Ave Cadence: 77, Ave Speed: 17.8 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 315.02 miles
April 17, 2013: Way too long since my last ride, but felt good to be out today after work. Was chilly and windy, but still nice to be riding. Had a good day also, set a PR and quick times on most hills. Wish I had more days like this! Distance: 30.63 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 154 Ave Cadence: 77, Ave Speed: 18.1 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 284.76 miles
April 9, 2013: Weather today was even nicer than the weather yesterday. Today no arm warmers or hat required but it was pretty windy. Took it easy riding as the legs were a little toasted from riding longer yesterday. Still need more miles in the legs to get up to where I want to be ride wise. Distance: 20.65 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 148 Ave Cadence: 76, Ave Speed: 17.3 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 254.13 miles
April 8, 2013: Best day of the year for riding so far. Was able to get out in shorts although I wore arm warmers and ended up putting on my hat as the cold wind gives me an ear ache. Saw a few out riding and I was out past 6 which is unusual since the low sun makes visibility by cars tough. Distance: 36.62 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 152 Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 17.5 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 233.48 miles
March 31, 2013: Happy Easter. Seems like the weather is turning for the better. Couple more cool days mid week, but other than that it's starting to be Spring like. Pretty good ride today, bit windy, and not terribly warm, but it was an outside riding day! Even got a PR on a hill which was unexpected. Still loving the new Garmin 810. Distance: 34.05 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 158 Ave Cadence: 76, Ave Speed: 17.8 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 196.86 miles
March 29, 2013: Another long week at work and luckily (??) the weather wasn't as good as originally expected. I was able to get out today for a while though and I gave my new Garmin 810 a good work out! That is one nice little GPS system and I love the live track feature. Today started about 55 degrees when I left home and the temperature proceeded to drop about 12 degrees over the course of my ride. Glad I decided to carry that jacket, because I really needed it when the temp was around 43 degrees! Still was nice to get outside and ride. I have a long way to get fitness wise. I have a good base, but not much power/speed yet! Distance: 34.69 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 160 Ave Cadence: 74, Ave Speed: 16.5 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 162.81 miles
March 24, 2013: FInally a halfway descent day, mid 40's but good enough to get out in. Saw a couple other riders, but most are not outside yet. Took it fairly easy, the wind was brutal in some places, and I'm behind in training due to trainer burnout and my recent forays into running. Anyway, was good to get out for a ride! Distance: 28.86 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 150 Ave Cadence: 74, Ave Speed: 16.3 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 128.12 miles
March 13, 2013: Well, this winter has not been a good one for riding. Finally after almost 2 months was able to get back out on the bike. Felt good, but I should have eaten lunch as I was pretty empty of energy after about 45 minutes. Surprising because I felt really good in the beginning. Also has quite the time battling the wind, which forced me to shut down the ride a bit earlier than I wanted. Getting cold and wet again so not sure when the next outdoor excursion will be! Distance: 24.00 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 154 Ave Cadence: 78, Ave Speed: 17.0 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 99.26 miles
January 20, 2013: I'm surprised but I squeaked in another ride in January. Temps got into the upper 40's this morning and the sun was out so I decided it was silly to ride the trainer. Only problem is that the wind was blowing pretty hard so it was a real sufferfest out there today. Still, nice to have another break from the trainer. Hopefully if next week's cold weather doesn't stick around I can get another ride in soon. Distance: 30.46 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 154 Ave Cadence: 80, Ave Speed: 16.6 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 75.26 miles
January 13, 2013: Been a colder winter this year than past years so I haven't been able to get out at all like the last couple years. No New Years riding this year. Today was supposed to be much warmer than it turned out to be and the sun never came out either, but it was still 47 or 48 so it was worth riding. It was pretty wet for most of the ride, with puddles all around. My bike was a mess when I was done riding so I needed to clean it. There were a couple others out, but really not that many. Still it felt good to get out. I doubt I'll get out in January again, the weather looks cold again for next couple weeks. Distance: 44.80 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 149 Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 16.6 mph, Ave Power: N/A, Cumulative 2013 Miles: 44.80 miles
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