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Lunch_10

24 August, 2009 18:22


Nice ride with Heinz!

Activity
Route:--Elev. Avg:570 ft
Location:Poway, CAElev. Gain:+0 ft
Date:08/24/09Up/Downhill: [+538/-538]
Time:11:24 AMDifficulty:4.2 / 5.0
 
Weather:Fair
 86 F temp; 49% humidity
 88 F heat index; winds SW 8
Performance
Distance: 10.07 miles
Time:0:41:47
Speed:14.5 mph
Pace:4' 08 /miHeart Rate:135 bpm (Avg)
Calories:714166 bpm (Peak)
Map
 
Elevation (ft)
 
Speed (mph)
 
Heart Rate (bpm)
 
Heart Rate Zones
ZoneRange
(bpm)
Time
In Zone
Distance
In Zone
Zone 5154 - 1710h 04m10% 1.19 mi
Zone 4137 - 1540h 21m50% 4.90 mi
Zone 3120 - 1370h 19m46% 4.39 mi
Zone 2103 - 1200h 03m8% 0.37 mi
Zone 186 - 1030h 01m1% 0.15 mi
(none)out of range0h 00m0% 0.00 mi
Splits
MilePace (min/mile)Speed (mph)Heart
Rate
Elev
Gain
actual+/- avgactual+/- avg
15' 26+1' 1711.0-3.5119+118 ft
24' 09+0' 0014.4-0.1136+69 ft
35' 20+1' 1111.2-3.2145+125 ft
43' 57-0' 1115.2+0.7137+13 ft
53' 15-0' 5318.4+3.9131-144 ft
62' 53-1' 1520.7+6.2131-43 ft
74' 11+0' 0214.3-0.2128-85 ft
83' 32-0' 3616.9+2.4144-53 ft
94' 15+0' 0614.1-0.4139-20 ft
103' 41-0' 2716.3+1.8157+17 ft
end10' 29+6' 205.7-8.8140+3 ft
Versus average of 14.5 mph:     Slower     Faster

Borrego Spin

05 July, 2009 10:51


Took a spin with Marc in the desert. He helped me ride this faster than I would have alone.

Activity
Route:--Elev. Avg:692 ft
Location:Borrego Springs, CAElev. Gain:+13 ft
Date:07/04/09Up/Downhill: [+1030/-1017]
Time:06:48 AMDifficulty:5.0 / 5.0
 
Weather:Fair
 88 F temp; 50% humidity
 91 F heat index; winds SE 3
Performance
Distance: 32.75 miles
Time:1:55:35
Speed:17.0 mph
Pace:3' 32 /mi
Calories:2586
Map
 
Elevation (ft)
 
Speed (mph)
 
Splits
MilePace (min/mile)Speed (mph)Elevation
Gain
actual+/- avgactual+/- avg
12' 52-0' 3920.8+3.8-127 ft
22' 39-0' 5222.5+5.5-59 ft
32' 49-0' 4221.3+4.3-16 ft
42' 46-0' 4521.6+4.6-19 ft
52' 49-0' 4221.3+4.3+3 ft
63' 18-0' 1318.1+1.1+19 ft
73' 19-0' 1218.0+1.0+22 ft
83' 49+0' 1715.7-1.3+42 ft
93' 44+0' 1216.0-1.0+62 ft
103' 19-0' 1218.1+1.1+17 ft
113' 41+0' 0916.3-0.7+23 ft
124' 07+0' 3514.5-2.5+88 ft
135' 15+1' 4311.4-5.6+127 ft
144' 15+0' 4314.1-2.9+50 ft
153' 13-0' 1818.6+1.6-88 ft
163' 44+0' 1216.1-0.9-10 ft
173' 57+0' 2515.2-1.8-27 ft
183' 53+0' 2115.4-1.6+101 ft
193' 29-0' 0217.1+0.1+7 ft
202' 28-1' 0324.2+7.2-125 ft
212' 10-1' 2127.6+10.6-104 ft
222' 46-0' 4521.6+4.6-42 ft
233' 14-0' 1718.5+1.5-3 ft
243' 24-0' 0717.6+0.6-59 ft
253' 41+0' 0916.2-0.8-36 ft
263' 06-0' 2519.3+2.3-36 ft
273' 18-0' 1318.2+1.2-19 ft
283' 30-0' 0117.1+0.1-13 ft
293' 35+0' 0316.7-0.3+9 ft
303' 52+0' 2015.5-1.5+22 ft
313' 41+0' 0916.2-0.8+32 ft
325' 18+1' 4611.3-5.7+104 ft
end6' 19+2' 479.5-7.5+65 ft
Versus average of 17.0 mph:     Slower     Faster


Holland

05 June, 2009 19:03


This Route is Scott Holland's. I have blogged it here to share performance. It's got a hearty climb up front, smooths out with some sharp edges at the lake, than another climb (not as hearty) on the way back.

Activity
Route:HollandElev. Avg:663 ft
Location:Poway, CAElev. Gain:+36 ft
Date:06/05/09Up/Downhill: [+1427/-1391]
Time:01:37 PMDifficulty:4.4 / 5.0
 
Weather:Partly Cloudy
 71 F temp; 51% humidity
 71 F heat index; winds W 13
Performance
Distance: 16.48 miles
Time:1:08:42
Speed:14.4 mph
Pace:4' 10 /miHeart Rate:139 bpm (Avg)
Calories:1273175 bpm (Peak)
Map
Sabra Springs, California
 
Elevation (ft)
 
Speed (mph)
 
Heart Rate (bpm)
 
Heart Rate Zones
ZoneRange
(bpm)
Time
In Zone
Distance
In Zone
Zone 5154 - 1710h 14m20% 1.82 mi
Zone 4137 - 1540h 32m47% 7.55 mi
Zone 3120 - 1370h 21m31% 6.30 mi
Zone 2103 - 1200h 04m6% 1.34 mi
Zone 186 - 1030h 00m0% 0.04 mi
(none)out of range0h 00m0% 0.09 mi
Splits
MilePace (min/mile)Speed (mph)Heart
Rate
Elev
Gain
actual+/- avgactual+/- avg
13' 13-0' 5718.6+4.2139-33 ft
25' 18+1' 0811.3-3.1143+240 ft
36' 37+2' 279.1-5.3151+118 ft
45' 28+1' 1810.9-3.5143+75 ft
53' 35-0' 3516.7+2.3138-68 ft
63' 56-0' 1415.2+0.8132-29 ft
73' 29-0' 4117.2+2.8140+9 ft
83' 32-0' 3816.9+2.5145-6 ft
93' 48-0' 2215.8+1.4143-3 ft
103' 40-0' 3016.3+1.9139-3 ft
113' 47-0' 2315.8+1.4134-53 ft
124' 50+0' 4012.4-2.0132+7 ft
136' 27+2' 179.3-5.1151+144 ft
142' 24-1' 4624.9+10.5122-200 ft
152' 37-1' 3322.8+8.4125-209 ft
163' 16-0' 5418.3+3.9134-16 ft
end5' 39+1' 2910.6-3.8139+65 ft
Versus average of 14.4 mph:     Slower     Faster

Newport KnockAround

27 May, 2009 13:18


Had a little accident. My first. A classic. Driver side door of parked car opened as I would pass. Sprained my wrist, banged my elbow, and broke the air stem to rear tire tube. Front rim was slightly out of whack. I fixed the tire and I was off. Poor Frank, his door is badly damaged.

Activity
Route:--Elev. Avg:52 ft
Location:Corona Del Mar, CAElev. Gain:+4 ft
Date:05/25/09Up/Downhill: [+774/-770]
Time:12:20 PMDifficulty:3.6 / 5.0
 
Weather:Partly Cloudy
 70 F temp; 50% humidity
 70 F heat index; winds S 9
Performance
Distance: 21.60 miles
Time:1:49:52
Speed:11.8 mph
Pace:5' 05 /miHeart Rate:109 bpm (Avg)
Calories:1432150 bpm (Peak)
Map
 
Elevation (ft)
 

Evening Walks

08 May, 2009 12:41


We get out after dinner every few nights or so for a walk. I was surprised to see how many calories you can burn just by walking . .

Activity
Route:--Elev. Avg:633 ft
Location:Poway, CAElev. Gain:-16 ft
Date:05/07/09Up/Downhill: [+413/-429]
Time:07:22 PMDifficulty:1.9 / 5.0
 
Weather:Fair
 70 F temp; 63% humidity
 70 F heat index; winds W 3
Performance
Distance: 1.71 miles
Time:0:34:11
Speed:3.0 mph
Pace:20' 00 /mi
Calories:352
Map
 
Elevation (ft)
 
Speed (mph)
 
Splits
MilePace (min/mile)Speed (mph)Elevation
Gain
actual+/- avgactual+/- avg
120' 24+0' 242.9-0.1-125 ft
end21' 44+1' 442.8-0.2+131 ft
Versus average of 3.0 mph:     Slower     Faster

Coast loop by Fairbanks

08 December, 2008 11:36


The day was perfect. An easy ride, no pushing, just riding. Spectacular inland and coastal views, couldn't help but stop and smell the flowers.

Activity
Route:--Elev. Avg:201 ft
Location:Poway, CAElev. Gain:-23 ft
Date:12/06/08Up/Downhill: [+3149/-3172]
Time:02:22 PMDifficulty:4.2 / 5.0
 
Weather:Fair
 72 F temp; 26% humidity
 72 F heat index; winds N 3
Performance
Distance: 28.11 miles
Time:1:48:42
Speed:15.5 mph
Pace:3' 52 /miHeart Rate:132 bpm (Avg)
Calories:2134164 bpm (Peak)
Map
 
Elevation (ft)
 
Speed (mph)
 
Heart Rate (bpm)
 
Heart Rate Zones
ZoneRange
(bpm)
Time
In Zone
Distance
In Zone
Zone 5162 - 1800h 00m0% 0.11 mi
Zone 4144 - 1620h 13m12% 2.76 mi
Zone 3126 - 1441h 22m75% 21.03 mi
Zone 2108 - 1260h 22m20% 5.01 mi
Zone 190 - 1080h 01m1% 0.34 mi
(none)out of range0h 00m0% 0.00 mi
Splits
MilePace (min/mile)Speed (mph)Heart
Rate
Elev
Gain
actual+/- avgactual+/- avg
13' 56+0' 0315.2-0.2125-82 ft
22' 41-1' 1122.3+6.8133-121 ft
33' 59+0' 0615.0-0.5132+49 ft
44' 24+0' 3113.6-1.9135-79 ft
53' 15-0' 3718.4+2.9132+17 ft
63' 48-0' 0415.8+0.3134+37 ft
72' 36-1' 1623.0+7.5137-155 ft
82' 31-1' 2123.8+8.2124-167 ft
93' 27-0' 2517.3+1.8131-46 ft
103' 27-0' 2517.4+1.9140-3 ft
113' 16-0' 3618.4+2.9141-10 ft
124' 04+0' 1114.7-0.81300 ft
133' 47-0' 0515.8+0.3137+40 ft
146' 33+2' 409.1-6.4127-30 ft
154' 51+0' 5812.3-3.2132-16 ft
164' 04+0' 1114.7-0.8136+45 ft
175' 26+1' 3311.0-4.5133+92 ft
185' 09+1' 1611.7-3.8115-138 ft
193' 29-0' 2317.2+1.7127+3 ft
204' 18+0' 2513.9-1.6132+43 ft
214' 09+0' 1614.4-1.1133+23 ft
224' 29+0' 3613.4-2.1128+43 ft
234' 25+0' 3213.6-1.9139+30 ft
244' 17+0' 2414.0-1.5142+108 ft
253' 29-0' 2317.2+1.7133-23 ft
264' 36+0' 4313.0-2.5140+86 ft
274' 16+0' 2314.0-1.5139+160 ft
285' 50+1' 5710.3-5.2141+53 ft
end5' 33+1' 4010.8-4.7126+19 ft
Versus average of 15.5 mph:     Slower     Faster

Coast loop by Fairbanks

08 December, 2008 11:33


The day was perfect.

Activity
Route:--Elev. Avg:201 ft
Location:Poway, CAElev. Gain:-23 ft
Date:12/06/08Up/Downhill: [+3149/-3172]
Time:02:22 PMDifficulty:4.2 / 5.0
 
Weather:Fair
 72 F temp; 26% humidity
 72 F heat index; winds N 3
Performance
Distance: 28.11 miles
Time:1:48:42
Speed:15.5 mph
Pace:3' 52 /miHeart Rate:132 bpm (Avg)
Calories:2134164 bpm (Peak)
Map
 
Elevation (ft)
 
Speed (mph)
 
Heart Rate (bpm)
 
Heart Rate Zones
ZoneRange
(bpm)
Time
In Zone
Distance
In Zone
Zone 5162 - 1800h 00m0% 0.11 mi
Zone 4144 - 1620h 13m12% 2.76 mi
Zone 3126 - 1441h 22m75% 21.03 mi
Zone 2108 - 1260h 22m20% 5.01 mi
Zone 190 - 1080h 01m1% 0.34 mi
(none)out of range0h 00m0% 0.00 mi
Splits
MilePace (min/mile)Speed (mph)Heart
Rate
Elev
Gain
actual+/- avgactual+/- avg
13' 56+0' 0315.2-0.2125-82 ft
22' 41-1' 1122.3+6.8133-121 ft
33' 59+0' 0615.0-0.5132+49 ft
44' 24+0' 3113.6-1.9135-79 ft
53' 15-0' 3718.4+2.9132+17 ft
63' 48-0' 0415.8+0.3134+37 ft
72' 36-1' 1623.0+7.5137-155 ft
82' 31-1' 2123.8+8.2124-167 ft
93' 27-0' 2517.3+1.8131-46 ft
103' 27-0' 2517.4+1.9140-3 ft
113' 16-0' 3618.4+2.9141-10 ft
124' 04+0' 1114.7-0.81300 ft
133' 47-0' 0515.8+0.3137+40 ft
146' 33+2' 409.1-6.4127-30 ft
154' 51+0' 5812.3-3.2132-16 ft
164' 04+0' 1114.7-0.8136+45 ft
175' 26+1' 3311.0-4.5133+92 ft
185' 09+1' 1611.7-3.8115-138 ft
193' 29-0' 2317.2+1.7127+3 ft
204' 18+0' 2513.9-1.6132+43 ft
214' 09+0' 1614.4-1.1133+23 ft
224' 29+0' 3613.4-2.1128+43 ft
234' 25+0' 3213.6-1.9139+30 ft
244' 17+0' 2414.0-1.5142+108 ft
253' 29-0' 2317.2+1.7133-23 ft
264' 36+0' 4313.0-2.5140+86 ft
274' 16+0' 2314.0-1.5139+160 ft
285' 50+1' 5710.3-5.2141+53 ft
end5' 33+1' 4010.8-4.7126+19 ft
Versus average of 15.5 mph:     Slower     Faster

To Work - Long (ah, Medium)

08 December, 2008 10:58


I do not use the short route very much anymore. Only when it's late in the day, dark, and raining. Otherwise, it just feels like a waste of time getting ready for such a short ride. Instead, I have added a longer 16 mile route option to my regular commute, which makes this ride the medium route. I guess that's progress. Equipment changes. The stem extender has saved my back. The rear cassette replacement (12-24 to a 12-27) makes the steepest hills in San Diego just barely climbable, where they were impossible, which is perfect. Cycle computer. Added a Garmin (Edge) 305 cycle computer to the rig a few weeks back. It adds wireless cadence and heart monitoring with improved GPS tracking for charting. While the "Edge" is really no longer the cutting edge of cycle computer technology (see the Edge 705), it's proven tech that adds great value. The only thing missing is street maps. Sure, I looked at the very expensive 705, and I considered the cost difference between it, and my bike. In the end, I could not justify turning my bike into a mount for a GPS cycle computer. The 305 does everything I need, and you can get one with all the accessories for less that $150.

Activity
Route:--Elev. Avg:623 ft
Location:Poway, CAElev. Gain:-46 ft
Date:12/08/08Up/Downhill: [+1476/-1522]
Time:07:12 AMDifficulty:4.0 / 5.0
 
Weather:Fair
 52 F temp; 89% humidity
 52 F heat index; winds SE 3
Performance
Distance: 9.86 miles
Time:0:38:25
Speed:15.4 mph
Pace:3' 54 /miHeart Rate:136 bpm (Avg)
Calories:772160 bpm (Peak)
Map
 
Elevation (ft)
 
Speed (mph)
 
Heart Rate (bpm)
 
Heart Rate Zones
ZoneRange
(bpm)
Time
In Zone
Distance
In Zone
Zone 5162 - 1800h 00m0% 0.00 mi
Zone 4144 - 1620h 20m52% 4.43 mi
Zone 3126 - 1440h 15m39% 4.40 mi
Zone 2108 - 1260h 01m2% 0.19 mi
Zone 190 - 1080h 00m0% 0.00 mi
(none)out of range0h 04m9% 0.83 mi
Splits
MilePace (min/mile)Speed (mph)Heart
Rate
Elev
Gain
actual+/- avgactual+/- avg
14' 13+0' 1914.2-1.268-33 ft
23' 59+0' 0515.0-0.4137+3 ft
35' 11+1' 1711.6-3.8153+223 ft
42' 21-1' 3225.4+10.0148-210 ft
54' 24+0' 3013.6-1.8151+92 ft
64' 44+0' 5012.7-2.8147+43 ft
74' 52+0' 5812.3-3.1148+13 ft
83' 18-0' 3518.1+2.7142-82 ft
93' 36-0' 1716.6+1.2140-43 ft
end3' 21-0' 3217.9+2.5140-52 ft
Versus average of 15.4 mph:     Slower     Faster

Black Mountain Loop

07 October, 2008 18:13


This is the first time in a while I set out to just go fast. The Black Mountain climb on the second hill still frustrates me, even though it gets easier every week. I was hoping to get an average speed of 15mph, and some how managed to do better. Next time I'll have to move the bar up to 16.

Activity
Route:Black Mountain LoopElev. Avg:622 ft
Location:Poway, CAElev. Gain:-10 ft
Date:10/06/08Up/Downhill: [+1712/-1722]
Time:05:48 PMDifficulty:4.9 / 5.0
 
Weather:Fair
 75 F temp; 55% humidity
 77 F heat index; winds NW 12
Performance
Distance: 11.42 miles
Time:0:43:41
Speed:15.7 mph
Pace:3' 49 /mi
Calories:680
Map
Rancho Penasquitos, California
 
Elevation (ft)
 
Speed (mph)
 
Splits
MilePace (min/mile)Speed (mph)Elevation
Gain
actual+/- avgactual+/- avg
14' 29+0' 3913.4-2.3-20 ft
23' 27-0' 2217.3+1.6+23 ft
35' 13+1' 2311.5-4.2+207 ft
42' 08-1' 4128.0+12.3-249 ft
54' 35+0' 4513.1-2.6+105 ft
64' 24+0' 3413.6-2.1+72 ft
73' 37-0' 1216.6+0.9+33 ft
82' 54-0' 5520.6+4.9-108 ft
92' 29-1' 2024.1+8.4-59 ft
104' 34+0' 4413.1-2.6+125 ft
114' 01+0' 1114.9-0.8-99 ft
end4' 14+0' 2414.1-1.6-39 ft
Versus average of 15.7 mph:     Slower     Faster

What a grind!

21 September, 2008 13:46


This one was hard. Most of the ride out is up hill. Particularly the last two and a half miles. I thought it would never end. In the middle of it, I considered never doing it again. Why in this gods world would anyone willingly put themselves through so much pain? It sure would have been nice to find an ice cream stand, or anything at the end. Nope, just the scrag of the hill country, with nothing to do but catch your breath, and turn home for a beer. Or so I thought. The trip home was a real blast. It might even make up for the difficult climb. 30 to 40 miles per/hour is really fast on the bicycle, and I literally could not contain my exuberance during the flight down. I sounded like a cowboy, whooping and hollering like a mad man. I can only imagine the thoughts of the other cyclists and motorists as they passed. So, I guess it was worth it. That's not to say I'll go out and do it again today, but, I'll do it again . . .

Activity
Route:--Elev. Avg:745 ft
Location:Poway, CAElev. Gain:+0 ft
Date:09/20/08Up/Downhill: [+5042/-5042]
Time:09:00 AMDifficulty:4.4 / 5.0
 
Weather:Mostly Cloudy
 68 F temp; 70% humidity
 68 F heat index; winds Calm
Performance
Distance: 23.83 miles
Time:1:47:00
Speed:13.4 mph
Pace:4' 29 /mi
Calories:1603
Notes
This was crazy. GPS flipped out and returned some wild numbers. So, I mapped it manualy.
Map
 
Elevation (ft)
 

Baseline, out to the beach

19 September, 2008 22:32


I do this one often. Of course, it requires another ride to get home. Overall, the route descends about 560' from my house, which makes for a more challenging trip back. While I'll probably never match my decent heading home, it would be cool, if some day in the future, I could match this one in particular. . . California dreaming . . .

Activity
Route:--Elev. Avg:228 ft
Location:Poway, CAElev. Gain:-561 ft
Date:09/19/08Up/Downhill: [+1161/-1722]
Time:02:36 PMDifficulty:4.4 / 5.0
 
Weather:Fair
 80 F temp; 45% humidity
 80 F heat index; winds NW 13
Performance
Distance: 9.89 miles
Time:0:34:32
Speed:17.2 mph
Pace:3' 29 /mi
Calories:633
Map
 
Elevation (ft)
 
Speed (mph)
 
Splits
MilePace (min/mile)Speed (mph)Elevation
Gain
actual+/- avgactual+/- avg
14' 14+0' 4414.1-3.1-82 ft
22' 57-0' 3220.3+3.1-118 ft
33' 12-0' 1718.7+1.5-144 ft
43' 52+0' 2215.5-1.7+26 ft
52' 55-0' 3420.5+3.3-108 ft
63' 32+0' 0216.9-0.2-23 ft
73' 28-0' 0117.2+0.0-49 ft
83' 26-0' 0317.4+0.2-26 ft
93' 16-0' 1318.3+1.1+33 ft
end3' 59+0' 2915.0-2.2-69 ft
Versus average of 17.2 mph:     Slower     Faster

Second ride, new bicycle

15 September, 2008 15:46


This ride seemed a bit easier than the last. It has a long tough climb from Del Mar beach to Torrie Pines. I managed the climb while staying in the saddle (39/25). Having trouble with the lower stem height. My back protested loudly. It was startling, so I gave it some Vicodin and went out and bought a Delta stem extender (thread-less 1-1/8, black), and a 12-27 cassette to replace the 12-25. More on how that works out later . .

Activity
Route:Counter Del MarElev. Avg:228 ft
Location:Poway, CAElev. Gain:+0 ft
Date:09/13/08Up/Downhill: [+1755/-1755]
Time:11:45 AMDifficulty:4.4 / 5.0
 
Weather:Fair
 74 F temp; 57% humidity
 74 F heat index; winds SW 12 G 16
Performance
Distance: 26.18 miles
Time:1:41:00
Speed:15.6 mph
Pace:3' 51 /mi
Calories:1834
Notes
Still miss granny, need to raise handlebars. Bike feels better as I get more familiar.
Map
Poway, California
 
Elevation (ft)
 

First ride, new bike.

09 September, 2008 15:55


What a difference a day makes. Had to retire my old Panasonic (28" DX2000) after cracking a weld near the bottom bracket. Bought a used Leader (65cm 735R, w/mostly DuraAce comp). I miss the head height, and the granny ratios, otherwise, it's slammin. I underestimated the climes on the back half of this run through fairbanks and wish granny was with me, but I managed.

Activity
Route:--Elev. Avg:267 ft
Location:Poway, CAElev. Gain:+0 ft
Date:09/07/08Up/Downhill: [+1545/-1545]
Time:12:00 AMDifficulty:4.2 / 5.0
Performance
Distance: 26.52 miles
Time:2:00:00
Speed:13.3 mph
Pace:4' 31 /mi
Calories:1797
Notes
Breaking in a new bike. Lost my granny gear and 3rd chainring. Hilly back section was tough.
Map
 
Elevation (ft)