Friday, January 13, 2012

1-13-2012 Ride

Fixed my Nashbar Tempo wireless cyclometer by putting in a new battery and adjusting the battery terminals slightly.  Entered a wheel diameter of 2118, can't remember what I had put in when I got the unit in the first place.  Solo ride from work over lunch.  It was on the warm side, for January, and it was really windy.  I headed over to RB Rd and out to Camino del Sur, then all the way down to the 56 bike trail.  On the first part of this section, the wind was a big help.  It changed direction a little bit, so I was slow going up the little climb to Carmel Valley Rd.  Made good time on the bike trail section heading back via Carmel Valley Rd.  Here is where I was riding into the wind more often than not, and I was slowed down quite a bit.  Seemed to be really slow going up the last little climb by Black Mountain Rd.  Went down and back over to RB Rd via Dove Canyon Rd.  Up this little hill nicely, but slow for the rest of the ride.  Maybe it was lack of food or the temperature or my general fitness, but this wasn't a good ride for me.

Avg speed = 17.2 mph. Total mileage = 22.8 mi
Avg heartrate = 153 bpm
Total elevation gain = 910'
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/64560314/