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2016 Journal:

 

November 18, 2016: Windy and chilly but a desent day for a ride. Ride 69 Distance: 28.48 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 151 Ave Cadence: 72 Ave Speed: 16.7 mph, Ave Power: 181 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 2,099.69 miles

November 11, 2016: Chilly but nice riding weather. Ride 68 Distance: 26.98 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 135 Ave Cadence: 77 Ave Speed: 16.5 mph, Ave Power: 161 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 2,071.21 miles

October 30, 2016: Beautiful day out today for a ride. Was a littel windy towards the end, but overall very nice.. Ride 67 Distance: 31.25 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 138 Ave Cadence: 76 Ave Speed: 16.8 mph, Ave Power: 181 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 2,044.23 miles

October 15, 2016: Cool ride this morning, mid 50's at best. Was pretty chilly but the low traffic makes it a nice day for a ride since the sun was out.. . Ride 66 Distance: 29.44 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 151 Ave Cadence: 79 Ave Speed: 17.3 mph, Ave Power: 181 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 2,012.95 miles

October 8, 2016: Quik ride due to a flat. . Ride 65 Distance: 31.91 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 135 Ave Cadence: 78 Ave Speed: 17.2 mph, Ave Power: 174 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,983.54 miles

October 7, 2016: Quik ride due to a flat. . Ride 64 Distance: 13.08 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 132 Ave Cadence: 79 Ave Speed: 16.9 mph, Ave Power: 145 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,951.63 miles

September 25, 2016: Sun was out today but felt cooler today than yesterday due a more brisk wind. Ride 63 Distance: 23.19 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 143 Ave Cadence: 78 Ave Speed: 16.9 mph, Ave Power: 167 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,938.55 miles

September 24, 2016: Weather has changed, very cool, riding in the 50's with a bit of a wind. Ride 62 Distance: 30.08 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 147 Ave Cadence: 78 Ave Speed: 17.4 mph, Ave Power: 185 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,915.36 miles

September 18, 2016: Windy and very humid, rode hard and then suffered in the wind .. good ride. Ride 61 Distance: 36.00 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 141 Ave Cadence: 77 Ave Speed: 17.3 mph, Ave Power: 170 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,885.28 miles

September 17, 2016: Good day for a ride, took it pretty easy as I was checking out my tire repair job. Ride 60 Distance: 33.96 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 149 Ave Cadence: 78 Ave Speed: 17.1 mph, Ave Power: 181 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,849.28 miles

September 16, 2016: Short ride, got a flat tire.. Ride 59 Distance: 17.82 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 135 Ave Cadence: 77 Ave Speed: 16.3 mph, Ave Power: 137 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,815.32 miles

September 10, 2016: Very humid day, I had zero energy. Still a good ride, just not very hard.. Ride 58 Distance: 35.56 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 130 Ave Cadence: 77 Ave Speed: 16.6 mph, Ave Power: 153 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,797.50 miles

September 3, 2016: Overcast and seasonable temps, lot's of traffic from holiday. . Ride 57 Distance: 35.98 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 144 Ave Cadence: 77 Ave Speed: 17.0 mph, Ave Power: 164 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,761.94 miles

September 2, 2016: Nice day, a little windy and cooler, but very nice riding. Some traffic but a lot of people off on this Friday before Labor Day. . Ride 56 Distance: 42.59 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 141 Ave Cadence: 77 Ave Speed: 17.0 mph, Ave Power: 171 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,725.96 miles

August 28, 2016: Tough to ride back to bac days these days. I remmeber when I could do that all week and all year. Oh well, still a good ride! . Ride 55 Distance: 32.78 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 137 Ave Cadence: 77 Ave Speed: 17.0 mph, Ave Power: 163 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,683.37 miles

August 27, 2016: Nice ride, warm at the end, but still nice. Ride 54 Distance: 46.46 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 152 Ave Cadence: 78 Ave Speed: 17.2 mph, Ave Power: 166 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,650.59 miles

August 21, 2016: Pretty beat from yesterday's ride. Took it easy. Garmin had no battery left so ran Strave from iPhone. Ride 53 Distance: 28.10 miles, Ave Heart Rate: N/A Ave Cadence: N/A Ave Speed: 16.9 mph, Ave Power: 155 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,604.13 miles

August 20, 2016: First post VT ride and it was pretty good day. Low heat and humidity and I rode hard for a large part of the ride. Felt good! . Ride 52 Distance: 38.18 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 157 Ave Cadence: 80 Ave Speed: 17.9 mph, Ave Power: 183 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,576.03 miles

August 13, 2016: Stratton Mountain. Ride 51: Distance: 20.29 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 129 Ave Cadence: 57 Ave Speed: 10.3 mph, Ave Power: 120 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,537.85 miles

August 12, 2016: Londonderry Loop. Ride 50: Distance: 50.20 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 126 Ave Cadence: 60 Ave Speed: 13.2 mph, Ave Power: 111 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,517.56 miles

August 11, 2016: Okemo Loop. Ride 49: Distance: 26.02 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 135 Ave Cadence: 54 Ave Speed: 11.5 mph, Ave Power: 124 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,467.36 miles

August 9, 2016: Lincoln-Appalachian Gap Loop. Ride 48: Distance: 39.50 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 149 Ave Cadence: 60 Ave Speed: 12.9 mph, Ave Power: 126 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,441.34 miles

August 8, 2016: Mt Greylock Loop. Ride 47: Distance: 37.99 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 150 Ave Cadence: 61 Ave Speed: 15.3 mph, Ave Power: 151 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,401.84 miles

August 7, 2016: Good ride today. Rode hard first part of ride then eased off since tomorrow will be a long ride at Greylock. Off to VT. . Ride 45: Distance: 36.16 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 150 Ave Cadence: 80 Ave Speed: 17.9 mph, Ave Power: 181 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,363.85 miles

August 6, 2016: Felt really lousy riding today, windy, humid and I didn't sleep well. . Ride 44: Distance: 21.99 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 140 Ave Cadence: 77 Ave Speed: 16.7 mph, Ave Power: 157 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,327.69 miles

August 5, 2016: Just a quick ride today, felt good although I didnt ride too hard. Ride 43: Distance: 24.57 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 154 Ave Cadence: 75 Ave Speed: 17.0 mph, Ave Power: 175 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,305.70 miles

July 31, 2016: I had a good ride today, felt really good and rode hard for the first time in a long time. Must have been fueled by Hunter's Birthday Cake and the Fish and Chips I had yesterday, Ride 42: Distance: 34.39 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 153 Ave Cadence: 83 Ave Speed: 18.3 mph, Ave Power: 196 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,281.13 miles

July 30, 2016: Got out for a quick and short ride as everyone was coming down today to spend the day here. Felt good, didn't ride very hard. . Ride 41: Distance: 23.31 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 146 Ave Cadence: 77 Ave Speed: 17.6 mph, Ave Power: 185 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,246.74 miles

July 24, 2016: Pretty nice day for a ride, legs are feeling pretty dead. . Ride 40: Distance: 44.51miles, Ave Heart Rate: 143 Ave Cadence: 75 Ave Speed: 16.6 mph, Ave Power: 167 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,223.43 miles

July 23, 2016: Another hot and humid ride today. I rode slow and easy though, and while tired, felt alright. . Ride 39: Distance: 41.42 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 149 Ave Cadence: 75 Ave Speed: 16.6 mph, Ave Power: 162 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,178.92 miles

July 22, 2016:Very hot and humid ride, mitigated and hurt but a string wind. Still a good ride although pretty tapped out afterwards. Ride 38: Distance: 27.62 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 161 Ave Cadence: 75 Ave Speed: 16.6 mph, Ave Power: 171 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,137.50 8 miles

July 19, 2016: Left work on time today and got a good ride in looping around Adamsville this evening. Temps were good, breeze was annoying but nice. Ride 37: Distance: 31.79 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 146 Ave Cadence: 74 Ave Speed: 16.6 mph, Ave Power: 179 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,109.88 miles

July 16, 2016: Another hot morning and really humid too. Rode pretty well, although not used to the heat and humidity yet as we really haven't had any before yesterday. Ride 36: Distance: 41.15 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 154 Ave Cadence: 75 Ave Speed: 16.5 mph, Ave Power: 164 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,078.09 miles

July 15, 2016: Hotter than the sun today on my ride. Had to keep it short since I was racing the thunder storms. Ride 35: Distance: 15.10 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 160 Ave Cadence: 77 Ave Speed: 17.6 mph, Ave Power: 172 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,036.94 miles

July 5, 2016: Rained this AM, so I sent for a quick ride this afternoon once things clearer out. Was really humid out, pretty typical for July. Ride 34: Distance: 23.56 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 149 Ave Cadence: 75 Ave Speed: 17.9 mph, Ave Power: 188 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 1,021.84 miles

July 3, 2016: Another windy ride, but nice to get out. SOmeday I'll get to ride in no wind. . Ride 33: Distance: 34.22 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 152 Ave Cadence: 73 Ave Speed: 17.2 mph, Ave Power: 179 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 998.28 miles

July 2, 2016: Pretty windy, riding after Tour de France stage means more traffic too. Paired with Holiday Weekend, just makes sense to ride a littel and not a lot. Ride 32: Distance: 29.05 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 154 Ave Cadence: 73 Ave Speed: 16.9 mph, Ave Power: 171 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 964.06 miles

July 1, 2016: Easy ride, not too much distance but felt good. Ride 31: Distance: 26.39 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 154 Ave Cadence: 74 Ave Speed: 17.3 mph, Ave Power: 175 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 935.01 miles

June 26, 2016: Got out prettty early to ride the loop around Newport. Need to do that early due to having to ride on West Main and East Main Roads. Tpday went well, except I was definitly feeling toasted from yesterdays long ride. All in all a good ride although the roads in teh island ore horrible. Ride 30: Distance: 65.40 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 143 Ave Cadence: 71 Ave Speed: 16.2 mph, Ave Power: 162 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 843.22 miles

June 25, 2016: Good morning for a ride, ride pretty well and did the outer Datmouth Loop.Felt very good energy wise. Ride 29: Distance: 50.78 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 148 Ave Cadence: 77 Ave Speed: 17.9 mph, Ave Power: 185 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 843.22 miles

June 24, 2016: Just got a short ride in after work and it was really nice weather, still a good breeze. Ride 28: Distance: 20.61 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 139 Ave Cadence: 77 Ave Speed: 17.6 mph, Ave Power: 178 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 792.44 miles

 

June 19, 2016: Longest ride of the year today. The wind was pretty much a pain, but overall not too bad. I was pretty tired when I fiished but had a little more. Ride 27: Distance: 62.53 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 146 Ave Cadence: 71 Ave Speed: 16.6 mph, Ave Power: 170 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 771.83 miles

June 18, 2016: Great ride down to Sakonnet Point. New wheels were great but the gearing needs adjustment. Ride 26: Distance: 33.95 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 155 Ave Cadence: 73 Ave Speed: 16.7 mph, Ave Power: 191 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 709.30 miles

June 16, 2016: I am finding riding after work to be more difficult than previosu years. I seem to have trouble with any real power. Might be due to my lower caloric input as I try to maintain/lose weight. It was nice to get out and ride though. Ride 25: Distance: 24.87 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 151 Ave Cadence: 72 Ave Speed: 17.2 mph, Ave Power: 185 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 675.35 miles

June 14, 2016: Ride in after work today . alwasy tough riding after work. Zero energy, but still enjoyed the ride. Still a bit windy. . Ride 24: Distance: 25.50 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 144 Ave Cadence: 73, Ave Speed: 16.9 mph, Ave Power: 173 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 650.48 miles

June 12, 2016: Today was a brutal ride. Very very windy and the humidity seemed pretty high also as I was sweating like crazy. Very slow, and I was pretty exhausted when I got home. . Ride 23: Distance: 27.24 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 145 Ave Cadence: 73, Ave Speed: 16.2 mph, Ave Power: 160 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 624.98 miles

June 11, 2016: Even though not that long, today was my longest ride of the year so far. Felt good, rode out through Hixville and into Freetown. Didn't ride very hard and was tired when I got back, but still nice to be out. I need to start riding more and extending distanced. . Ride 22: Distance: 41.46 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 154 Ave Cadence: 73, Ave Speed: 16.5 mph, Ave Power: 168 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 597.14 miles

June 10, 2016: Feels like it's been ages since I rode. Most of my summer travel is done, so now I can get back into riding a bit more. . Ride 21: Distance: 25.86 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 160 Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 17.4 mph, Ave Power: 193 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 556.28 miles

May 31, 2016: Quick ride after work, the wind was back, and I was tired, but all in all a nice day. Ride 20: Distance: 18.62 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 141 Ave Cadence: 74, Ave Speed: 17.2 mph, Ave Power: 179 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 530.42 miles

May 29, 2016: Now that the Giro is over, I was able toget out for an early ride. Rde very well since I wasn't in the wind, although after 24 miles I was burnt and sat up for a casal ride home. Ride 19: Distance: 35.14 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 154 Ave Cadence: 77, Ave Speed: 17.9 mph, Ave Power: 168 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 511.80 miles

May 28, 2016: Good ride, windy, but still nice. Was warm at start, then cooler by water. . Ride 18: Distance: 35.39 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 145 Ave Cadence: 76, Ave Speed: 16.2 mph, Ave Power: 173 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 476.66 miles

May 24, 2016: Still a bit windy out but also warm so it was a nice day to ride. Ride 17: Distance: 25.85 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 151 Ave Cadence: 71, Ave Speed: 16.2 mph, Ave Power: 179 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 441.27 miles

May 23, 2016: Windy day, but nice and warm. Intermittent sun and clouds made it a good day for riding. Ride 16: Distance: 27.84 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 145 Ave Cadence: 76, Ave Speed: 17.5 mph, Ave Power: 182 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 415.42 miles

May 21, 2016: It was a nice morning today but by teh time today's Giro stage was over the sun was gone and it was a bit windy. Not too bad overall , but it was chilly by the beach. Ride 15: Distance: 29.82 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 150 Ave Cadence: 79, Ave Speed: 17.1 mph, Ave Power: 186 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 387.58 miles

May 19, 2016:Been trying to get out of work early all week to ride. Sort of did that today, but got partway down King Road and found the fire department had it blocked, rode back and noodled around teh area for a bit and called it a day. Need to get out more. Ride 14: Distance: 9.7 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 148 Ave Cadence: 80, Ave Speed: 17.8 mph, Ave Power: 192 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 347.76 miles

May 14, 2016: It was a really nice day, even though there was a cool breeze. It got a little chilly when I get near Acoaxet. Still a longer ride for this year so far. Ride 13: Distance: 36.94 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 159 Ave Cadence: 76, Ave Speed: 17.1 mph, Ave Power: 172 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 338.06 miles

May 12, 2016: Really nice day and the best weather I've ridden in all year. Didn't ride long as it's been several days since I last rode. Ride 12: Distance: 18.42 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 155 Ave Cadence: 76, Ave Speed: 17.4 mph, Ave Power: 179 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 311.12 miles

May 1, 2016: Still not great weather and today was overcast and chilly with rain on the way. Rode easy today but still was able to get a descent ride in. Ride 11: Distance: 26.07 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 146 Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 16.5 mph, Ave Power: 180 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 292.70 miles

April 30, 2016: Kind of chilly for end of April, my feet were frozen when I finished riding. Was still nice to get out. Ride 10: Distance: 28.85 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 159 Ave Cadence: 76, Ave Speed: 17.9 mph, Ave Power: 206 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 266.63 miles

April 23, 2016: No so nice day today. Rainy and dreary this morning, then just damp and cold and windy this afternoon. Changed cables on the Madone and took it for a test ride. Good enough to ride, but still not perfect. RIde short due to flat tire. . Ride 9: Distance: 15.09 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 156 Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 17.0 mph, Ave Power: 196 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 237.78 miles

April 22, 2016: Just beautiful day. No wind, descent temps all around nice day for a ride. Ride 8: Distance: 25.48 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 153 Ave Cadence: 76, Ave Speed: 17.5 mph, Ave Power: 184 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 222.69 miles

April 15, 2016: Very windy day, but temperatures were nice. Rode with a thermal shirt and arm warmers. Very tiring riding into the wind though. Ride 7: Distance: 33.21 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 148 Ave Cadence: 72, Ave Speed: 16.7 mph, Ave Power: 186 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 197.21 miles

April 15, 2016: Not a bad day, but a little windy. Ride south not bad, but coming home was tedious. Ride 6: Distance: 23.20 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 150 Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 16.3 mph, Ave Power: 168 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 164.00 miles

March 27, 2016: A bit chilly, but the sun is warm and there was no wind to speak of. Was sluggish and slow from no riding and too much Easter candy. Anyway Hapy Easter! Ride 5: Distance: 25.30 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 151 Ave Cadence: 74, Ave Speed: 16.8 mph, Ave Power: 181 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 140.80 miles

March 13, 2016: Nice day but still windy. Legs were a bit toasty form yesterday but it's nice to be getting mileage in March! Pace was slow bud did some hills in the wind.. Ride 4: Distance: 24.55 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 143 Ave Cadence: 71, Ave Speed: 15.8 mph, Ave Power: 182 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 115.50 miles

March 12, 2016: Chilly but warm for March. also a bit windy. Rode before lunch and brought no food. Dummy. Still a god day! .. Ride 3: Distance: 36.52 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 147 Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 16.4 mph, Ave Power: 180 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 90.95 miles

March 11, 2016: Seems that spring is coming earlier this year, although it's can't stay this nice for the whole spring season.. Ride 2: Distance: 28.90 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 148 Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 16.7 mph, Ave Power: 178 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 54.43 miles

February 21, 2016: A pretty nice day for February. Not full of energy so I rode kind of easy. Still nice to get out this year! . Ride 1: Distance: 25.53 miles, Ave Heart Rate: 140 Ave Cadence: 75, Ave Speed: 16.4 mph, Ave Power: 175 watts, Cumulative 2014 Miles: 25.53 miles