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If you want to enjoy a bicycle ride on the 5 mile (10 mile round trip) Watershed Trail in Edwardsville, Illinois, and you can't get the time off work, click on the link below, select the first photo and then select slideshow. I used my Contour GPS camera, mounted to my handlebars, to record my ride yesterday afternoon with my wife.
http://tinyurl.com/Watershed-Trail
The camera was set to take a photo every 20 seconds for the 53 minute ride. The photo I did not get, but wished I did, was the woman who was walking her dog, and tripped when the dog ran between her legs to chase me while on it's leash.
My stats for the ride were:
Finished Cycle: Mar 27, 2012 6:46:31 PM
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/GV2cOK
Ride Time: 50:53
Stopped Time: 13:39
Distance: 10.04 miles
Average: 11.84 mph
Fastest Speed: 18.04 mph
Ascent: 86 feet
Descent: 70 feet
Calories: 815
Average Heart Rate: 128 bpm
Maximum Heart Rate: 148 bpm
Average Cadence: 66 rpm
Maximum Cadence: 113 rpm
I was riding with my wife, and it was her first 10 mile ride of the year, so I took my time and took it easy.0 -
I had a great ride out tonight, I had planned on doing 30 miles but had to take the BF to the station. Anyways, the weather here is stunning for the time of year and to not ride would be such a shame. Decided to do a shorter loop with a few gradients, nothing like Sunday's ride but rolling all the same. It was awesome, the weather, the scenery, the lot. Only bad point was that every man and his dog decided to have a BBQ this evening, the smell of freshly grilled food was unbelievable and totally delicious. Only stopped once and that was to tweak the right cleat, once done my legs felt so much better. Had a great ride, hope this weather continues. Plus I'm getting used to travelling at speed over railway crossings, not when trains are coming though thankfully lol. Still feels like I'm going to lose my teeth though :laugh:
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For those that wanted to see how my Countour GPS is rigged on my bicycle, I've posted 4 photos at the url listed below. The Camera sits on a swivel base to the left of my Wahoo Fitness iPhone Case, and to the right of my Headlight on the handlebars.
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As Tracey Mentioned, the weather around these parts is just fantastic at the moment - last 3 days have seen "Highest Temp" records attained according to my back-yard weather station. I couldn't resist getting out for a spin either - only the second time this year I've actually decided it was warm enough when I set out to be sporting a s/sleeve shirt - still in 3/4's on the legs though - mainly as my right knee's held together with a big slab of (currently bright pink - eeeww) kinesio tape. Didn't fancy getting the start of the "cyclists suntan" on the legs, with a dirty great white "H" embedded in it. I'm back at the physio's on friday, and we were (okay, he was) considering dropping the taping last time, so I'm hoping for the best - partly as it's a sodding nuisance keeping my leg shaved and applying it once a week (it lasts a t least 6 days, and is shower-proof, so you can imagine what it's like to remove!!) - but obviously mainly as it's another milestone towards getting properly fit again.
Anyway - I decided to get out for another ride around the flatter parts of my area. It was, what I usually refer to as a "lollypop" ride - out and back on the same road, with a loop at the end of it - when drawn out on a map it kind of looks like one of Kojak's Lollypops. Look here - http://connect.garmin.com/dashboard?cid=15670456 - if you don't believe me :laugh:
Anyway - it was sunny, relatively calm, and just a complete delight to ride - I didn't set out to monster it, or to ride particularly quickly, but it seems that on the flat I've begun to just naturally bowl along at a decent enough lick. Anyway - I really enjoyed it - apart from the terrible state of some of the roads - really "heavy" tarmac - not exactly potholed, but very degraded and lumpy - it's about time those farmers out there got their rates paid I reckon :laugh: I thought West Yorkshire roads were bad, but "bye 'eck they're rough 'aht there"
Actually - After looking at Tracey's ride report - i've now got a plan in mind... my ride went within a mile or so of hers at the closest point. If I combine the two of them, I reckon I could be looking at a rather interesting metric century ride... Hmm - now that's an interesting idea :bigsmile:0 -
Glad I could help lol x0
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75 miles nonstop and don’t spare the hills!
I’m not known for my big mileage days (me…I’m more about speed) so I thought I’d share what will probably be the longest for the year!
Distance 74.56
Ave speed 16.5
Cals 1892
Ave HR 134
Max 174
Having raced yesterday, the plan was to do a gentle 2 hours max….
The sun was shining and the plan changed mid ride, to take advantage of a beautiful day in the saddle.
Blue sky’s but a heavy morning frost as we head out the door to meet the club run at 9am. Numbers were light as the season has started, so with only 4 of us it was going to be a tough one.
We headed out for the first hour on flat roads Leicestershire nice and steady.
Heading towards the Charnwood Forest and this only meant that we would be climbing. At Woodhouse Eaves, a chocolate box village of thatched cottages and spring blossom, we started to climb, The Beacon. Yes, the name suggest, this is a high point on the map. With the temperature rising and not only from the climbing, the views over the county were worth the climb!
Realising that ours plans had changed, I ate the first of my Naked bars, as reward on the decent to catch the lads.
We then turned North West toward Coalville and Ashby on undulating heavy roads. By now we were down to 3 as one of the lads turned off to take the short cut home! At Measham we crossed the A42 at 55miles and started the flat 20 miles back home. The tail wind ensured the pace picked up, with no hope of nursing myself into the last hour! With about 10 miles to go I took a gel onboard (I must have been desperate I hate them) and within minutes it had hit the spot. By now I’m dreaming of the food that I’m going to eat when I get home!
It also amazes me that once home, comfy, with tired legs, how quickly the brain forgets the pain and it pails away. Let a loan the sense of achievement you get while you have that cup of tea and eat that well-earned slice or two of refrigerator cake!
A great day ....finished with sunbathing in the garden and a reward glass of bubbles.0 -
Race on one day, 75 miles the next? Way to go! I hope I get to your level of fitness someday!0
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Okay I'll throw myself out there with a ride report. I've only been riding again for 2 weeks after several months off...
Distance: 20.04 mi
Time: 1:27:38
Avg Speed: 13.7 mph
Max Speed: 31.0 mph
Elevation Gain: 1,060 ft
Calories: 1,028 C
Avg HR: 169 bpm
Max HR: 190 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence: 82 rpm
Max Bike Cadence: 105 rpm
I sucked so much air on this ride, I've got that smoker's voice right now. I've never hit 190 on my HRM before. My average HR is too high..how long before that starts to come down? Geesh! It was pretty windy out - 20mph with gusts to 25 which brought my avg speed down quite a bit. Okay..it was windy for me...that is.
What's elevation gain and does it really indicate how hard the ride was?
On a good note, I am getting the hang of getting out of the saddle for short climbs - something I've never really done before. I've just never felt comfortable doing it. It's truly amazing what a difference it makes when you find a bike that fits you well. I LOVE my bike.0 -
Looks like a great ride. 20 miles is great, well done.
Your average heart rate shows how hard you were working- that mean you are burning more calories- thats great! Those are racing type averages- impressive. I can't push myself that hard anywhere other than racing, for that long. You go girl.
I smiled at your question re Elevation Gain.....
For me anything over 500ft is a hilly ride!
RedSunshine do you ride in a group or did you ride this on your own?0 -
Yesterday started off ruddy freezing, by the time I got to the end of the drive I'd put my jacket on, by the time I got a mile down the road I turned round, came home and got my winter gloves and hat. Felt better straight away. I decided to do the same route as the Cyclothon that's scheduled for 28 May. It's approx 60 miles. The BF went and did 95 lol.
The sun shone and the roads were fairly clear. 8am on a Sunday morning you don't tend to see many people around and it was lovely. The first miles were brilliant, I had the speed up at 17/18mph, really felt good, started drinking within 15 mins of riding which really helped, only sips but keeping drinking from the get go is new to me, I normally wait too long. it was only when I hit the Ricall cycle path that I felt tired, it was as if someone put the brakes on. I think the paths about 9 miles long, glad I got to the end, had 2 nutrigrain bars and finished off my drink and set off through the lovely villages on the way to Tadcaster. The sun was warming things up a bit but not too much. Got to the crossroads at Tadcaster, a chap and his mate pulled up alongside, had a brief chat and set off when the lights changed. A second or two later I heard a crash of metal and turned round to see that a car had taken out his cycling buddy, and then drove off!!!! She must have hurt herself; she was half on the road and half on the path still clipped to her bike. Everyone rushed to see how she was and help. No serious damage, a bit of pride and loads of anger at the moron in the car. I just hope that someone got his care plate.
Tadcaster was soon done and gone and cycling off towards Towton. I have never passed as many motor bikes a s I did yesterday, there must have been a rally somewhere, there were hundreds of them, I got to the top of the climb out of Tadcaster before they stopped passing me. From Towton to home are mainly small villages, Saxton, Fairburn, Brotherton, Beal etc. The weather was beautiful and a lot warmer than when I started and it was so nice to be out on the bike. The final push home through Birkin etc was brilliant, it’s easy to put your foot down and get the speed up.
The entire ride was 4hrs 19 minutes. The difference with this and the sportives is the lack of hills. You really have to pedal all the way which sounds a bit odd really but on sportives there is a fair bit of freewheeling when on descents. This was gentle rolling but nice none the less. I need to work on the speed but that will come. The brief hills were no challenge which is always a good sign.
I had a great day; it’s really nice being able to cycle alone. The worries just get blown out of your head and you can give yourself a right good talking to without any odd looks from anyone. Currently cycling well over 100 miles a week now which is all good.0 -
RedSunshine do you ride in a group or did you ride this on your own?
This was all by my lonesome. Nobody to draft behind and much of this was open land with minimal trees. Wooooosh!!0 -
Squires was full, I went passed it. The number that passsed me was immence!! Some were even dressedchead to toe as rabbits lol, complete with ears x0
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Squires Easter Egg Run - http://www.yorkshirebikeforum.com/t14774-squires-easter-egg-run-2012
I've a couple of mates who still ride motorbikes who'd mentioned it - that's why I put 2 and 2 together straight away!0 -
Logged a 50 mile ride from Eau Claire to Durand and back (Wisconsin, USA) on a state trail. It was about 50F out, so a bit chilly.
I was fighting numb toes most of the day, so I know I have to do something about that. 32 miles of this was on quite rough blacktop - potholes, seams, rough surface and it kicked my butt on the way back. But, to date this is my longest ride (alone) I've ever done. I sure miss riding with a group to take turns facing the wind.
Distance: 50.10 mi
Time: 3:19:00
Avg Speed: 14.7 mph
Max Speed: 19.8 mph
Elevation Gain: 1,552 ft
Calories: 2,704 C
Avg HR: 167 bpm
Max HR: 186 bpm
Cadence: lost my magnet....0 -
Yesterday | completed the Exmoor Beauty Cyclo Sportive.
It was an amazingly tough event, constantly up and down and I thought it was never going to end. It was brilliantly organised, with nearly 700 participants taking on the course. The weather was shocking and we were fighting a headwind most of the way round. The worst bit was crossing the top of the moor with screaming headwinds and torrential rain.
Here are my ride details...
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/170839279
Check out that elevation profile, 7000ft of climbing! :-/
The average is pretty rubbish but considering the weather conditions, I was just happy to get round and pick up my free t-shirt! :-D0 -
I think, taking everything into consideration, you did extremely well yesterday. Brilliant ride x :drinker:0
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I had my longest ride yet yesterday with my best avg speed (13.9 mph). I rode from my home to the LBS that I bought my Trek 3.1 Madone Apex from. They were having a sale this weekend and my bike was on sale...since I got it less than 30 days ago (two weeks)...they refunded me the difference in price. :bigsmile:
I had a slight hiccup as I got close to the shop and my Garmin was stopped. I didn't realize it until after leaving the shop to head back home so my mileage is off by about .4 miles.
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I think, taking everything into consideration, you did extremely well yesterday. Brilliant ride x :drinker:
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So - are you going to ride the Exmoor Beast as well, at the end of the season ??0
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I'm doing the Brian Robinson Challenge this weekend (http://connect.garmin.com/course/1072742)
It's around Holmfirth / Huddresfield and takes in Holme Moss. I have everything crossed hoping that the weather stays at least dry, preferably with no wind. Looking at 2300m of climbing over 73 miles. I'm trying for approx 6 hours which will get me a bronze medal. The BF is going for gold
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Some fantastic countryside on that loop Tracey - hope the weather holds for you - it can be a wee bit bleak on the tops otherwise...0
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I love Snickers Marathon Bars (the blue ones, not the green ones). Store is only about four miles away and I hadn't ridden in a while so I took the "long" way back.
Headwinds were killer.
Apparently loaded backpack is harder on the back than I remember.so by the time I got on the go fast 1st street, I was done.
Distance: 14.06mi
Duration: 54:47
Avg Speed: 15.4mi/h
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Back in the saddle after a tough few months of injuries and other interruptions, put in maybe 12 miles today - from Dock 52 parking lot in Marina del Rey to the end of the Ballona Creek Bike Path at Duquesne.
I don't have a bike computer - does anyone have a recommendation for an inexpensive one that will provide the basics? Are they easy to install?0 -
cheapest (if you have a modern gps enabled smartphone (android,iphone etc)) is to download one of the free applications that turn your phone into a cyclecomputer/datalogger - lots to choose from - Strava and Endomondo are a couple of the better ones IMO.
Other than that, for a basic cyclecomputer - the Cateye Strada is fairly neat and simple to setup.0 -
05/28:
27.65 miles
Total Ascent: 1602 ft
Total Descent 1604 ft
Avg Speed: 14.8
Max Speed 41.2
Fist time Riding S. Old Mail Rd. Never again. Chip seal. Firstly: OW, and secondly. . . well. . mostly just "ow"0 -
I had an awesome ride on Sunday. It was the Hospice Cyclothon and it was scorching hot. I have lovely tan lines around my ankles lol (the only place that didn't get lathered in sun cream). We'd already decided to cycle the 10 miles to the start and then back home again so Sunday was going to be a long day, at least for me. It was lovely when we left home, we cycled nice a staedily to the Hospice where it was absolutely packed with people doing any one of the three routes available. As the longest distance we all started together at 9am and I've neever been in a peleton like it. They had Police stopping the traffic so that we could get out of the town centre safely and onto quieter roads. Everyone was happy, even the speed masters at the front though they didn't stay with us for long lol.
The pace to the first tag stop 10 miles away and we'd done it really quickly, then we started to drift at a slightly slower pace and at our own pace which was better but I still tried to keep my own pace up. My aim was to finish in 4 hours so i knew I had to average 15mph and while the route is flat compared to most I've done, there is still some undualtion and I know how slow that makes me. After 2 hours I was hitting 33 miles and I knew I was doing well, the heat was unbelievable and I stopped at every checkpoint to get my tag dibbed and to take on more fluid, I drank about 3 litres on the ride and another 2 when I got home. The Army and RAF Cadets that helped out on the day were brilliant and handed out cake at all the stops, I only had 2 pieces
My Garmin played up a few times on the ride and I had to restart it a short way from the start and then just left it to it's own devises when it stopped again and then restarted a few miles later. Before long it was only a short way to the finish, we had started to pass people that had done the shorter routes, especiallywhen we got to Castelford. Lock Lane roundabout was a hazard as was the one at the bottom of Ferrybridge Road but I manoevered them both ok though a wee bit slowly. At the main roundabout for the M62 near Xscape the traffic was a bit manic and one girl was cut up by a car, totally uncalled for, he could have given her the room she needed but she got to the other side ok if not a wee bit angry.
Final push to finish was a bit busy, people finishing the ride, cars all over the place collecting people but the atmosphere was awesome. I finished in 4hrs 3 mins including stops and I'm well pleased with that considering the heat.
It was an awersome day and we cycled home calling into the pub for a Coke with ice was just great, all the local bike club had made it and we all just sat and chatted in the sun. It was just an awesome day 0 -
Fantastic ride Tracey - really sorry I missed it, but TBH knocking 70+ miles in after a week laid up with a dodgy back would have been a tad reckless I reckon. Might have a go at the route myself early one sunday soon - If I get up and out at 6am, I'll be back in time to make my dad his "Brunch" and my second breakfast I reckon... Reckon 5 hours is do-able (bearing in mind theres a hilly 5 miles start and finish for me added to the loop ??) for a fat lad ? Or should I be looking at a 5am start :laugh:0
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I had a fantastic ride on Memorial Day around Oneida Lake in Central New York. Weather was perfect.
Departure: 5:30 am
Time: 3 Hours, 18 Minutes on a Mountain Bike
Distance 57.1 miles
Avg. Speed: 17 + MPH
Relatively flat with minor elevation changes.
Gorgeous views. I pushed myself really hard. My ride around the lake is always in honor and memory of my brother Colonel Adrian C. Pone'. That morning I shared the passion of ride with all those who gave their lives in defense of our freedom.
I was disappointed to see that the NYS Troopers barracks in Sylvan Beach did not have their flag at half mast as is protocol for Dawn - Noon on Memorial Day. Surely an oversight. My flag, however, was lowered to half mast at 5 am in preparation for the ride. After the ride... Mass at St. Mary's Cemetary in Cleveland, NY, flag back to full mast at 12 noon, and a hot tub with my lovely wife.
God Bless you, Kermit.0
