High-Octane

I finally hit a goal I've been striving for!

20 Miles @ 20 MPH - No Stops, Riding Solo  (actually I did 21.5 miles :-)

I have been trying to achieve this goal for a while. Usually I'm in the mid 19's when I try. This was a legit ride as there was not much wind and the route is virtually flat overall (+50') with the max elevation change of 150'. My max speed was 29.9 mph and my slowest was 11 mph. I rode from my house to Church in Lockhart. I was a sweaty mess when I got there:-)

On my way home the temperature had risen to 101 and I took it a little easier but went a slightly longer route home.

7/29/2012 (Morning)
Miles	Time	Speed	HR	HR %
21.5		20	152	80%
1.36		slow
22.86	Total	20.0	152	80%
Miles		Speed
Rode to Chruch through Martindale. No Stops. 80 Degrees
7/29/2012 (Afternoon)
Miles	Time	Speed	HR	HR %
11.4		18	142	74%
14.5		16.7	143	74%
25.9	Total	17.4	143	148%
Miles		Speed
Rode home from Church down Hwy-20 101 Degrees

"I know where I came from and I know where I am going"

John 8:14

A little easier ride this morning. My calves, right behind my knees, are a little sore. I was going to ride 25 but I had a flat on my bike and had to fix it before I started.

7/30/2012 (Morning)
Miles	Time	Speed	HR	HR %
10		18.2	137	70%
10		19.4	140	72%
20	Total	18.8	139	142%
Miles		Speed
Rode to Francis Harris Rd by power plant and back. Stop at halfway point.

““You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14,16

10 miles slow with Sarah (my wife) and the SM Cycling Friends. This was the first time Sarah has ridden with any group. I believe she enjoyed it and plans to go back next Tuesday. Yeah

Good morning ride. It seemed a little cooler this morning, I guess the humidity was a little lower than normal. I'm starting to press the average speed up. Now it seems that about 19 mph is the reasonable effort in the hilly country where I live. I rode a new loop today that was right at 30 miles. This is a good morning ride with not too much traffic.

8-1-12 (Morning)
Miles	Time	Speed	HR	HR %
29.5		18.9	145	76%
0.5		slow
30	Total	18.9	145	76%
Miles		Speed
Rode Staples to Redwood Loop. 75 Degrees

Proverbs 21:31 

The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.

I know no one cares about all of this bike blogging but it's all I can do right now :-(  When I get to where I can sneeze and not hurt I'll start running again.

Another 29.5 mile morning but a little slower than yesterday.

8/2/12 (Morning)
Miles	Time	Speed	HR	HR %
29.5		18.4	139	72%
29.5	Total	18.4	139	72%
Miles		Speed
Rode Staples to Redwood Loop. 75 Degrees Same ride as yesterday just a little slower & lower HR

James 1:22

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”

Another 1-1/2 hours on the bike. Rode the now standard 29.5 route. It seems my speed is increasing slightly. Today felt like stronger ride and my HR avg was only 139. It did hover around 150 for a lot of the ride but dropped quickly on the flats and down hills. My legs still need to get in better biking shape as they are what gets tired way before I peak my HR.

No ride tomorrow I've going to get my hand gun lisence so I'll soon be packing.

8/3/12 (Morning)
Miles	Time	Speed	HR	HR %
29.5		19.1	139	72%
29.5	Total	19.1	139	72%
Miles		Speed
Rode Staples to Redwood Loop. 73 Degrees at start, 80 at finish Same ride as yesterday just a little faster with same HR