Aug-9

Aug-9:

PUE: OldCrdmr to NC-50-Coley-DocN-Kemp-Virgil-BJP + 45 min lunch + Leesville U-turn; 61.7 miles; est 2173 ft climbed ---> effort index = 83; 4hrs, 5min, 15.1 mph avg pace.

1st Qt. tot: 20 rides; 755.3 m.; 47 hrs, 31 min; 15.9 mph.
2nd Qt. tot: 43 rides; 2124.3 m.; 134 hrs, 59 min; 15.7 mph.
Jul tot: 16 rides; 732.2 m.; 45 hrs, 3 min; 16.2 mph.
Aug tot: 4 rides; 277.5 m.; 17 hrs, 29 min; 15.8 mph
YTD: 83 rides; 3889.3. m.; 245 hrs, 3 min; 15.9 mph.

Rolling 12-mos.: 119 rides; 5664.0 m.; 353 hrs, 19 min; 16.0 mph.

With the pace shown above and the strong SW wind (especially strong for this time of the year), one might think my entire ride was a "slog"; that would be incorrect; most of the time, despite tired legs, it was an enjoyable spin -- I often thought I was going faster than I actually was.

However, that said, it was a strong wind, which seemed to switch from SW to N around 12:00 (noon), so the last 10 miles seemed I was being denied the tailwind which I was expecting (and deserved). It was also quite hot, esp. for someone who does not always deal well with the heat.

I am glad I didn't offer to "help", nor was I asked to "help", anyone ride 120 miles today.