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Observation and Perspective
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| Ride Stats |
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Distance:
16.92 miles
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Time: 01:46:00
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Max Speed:
0.00 mph
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Avg Speed:
0.00 mph
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Temp:
Min: 25
Avg: 31
Max: 43
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Category: general: commute -
solo
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Route:
Commuting to and from Hilton
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Weight:
232
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Altitude Gain:
0 ft
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Avg Power: 0 W
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Calories Burned: 1,000
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Avg HR: 0 bpm
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Terrain: Road: Flat
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Bike: Specialized 40lb-Globe 700c Hybrid
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Club: Commuter Cycling Century |
| Weather Conditions: Pre-dawn frosty cold; Clear moonlit morning, bright sunrise; |
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Distance:
16.06 miles
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Time: 01:36:00
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Max Speed:
0.00 mph
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Avg Speed:
0.00 mph
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Temp:
Min: 42
Avg: 44
Max: 45
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Category: general: commute -
solo
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Route:
Commuting to and from Hilton
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Weight:
232
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Altitude Gain:
0 ft
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Avg Power: 0 W
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Calories Burned: 1,000
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Avg HR: 0 bpm
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Terrain: Road: Flat
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Bike: Specialized 40lb-Globe 700c Hybrid
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Club: Commuter Cycling Century |
| Weather Conditions: Sunny, Inbound: NE winds @ 6-12mph; homeward: windless; |
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I should probably join a bike club! Not just because I wouldn't be alone out there (I'm not lonely!). Though it is safer to ride with someone...
Most of my cycling sojourns are work commutes or errands. As a consequence, most of my bike rides are solo journeys. Solo miles are psychologically therapeutic, great for mental clarity. Generally much less of a physical effort expended than when cycling with others. Riding with others brings about a greater physical effort and a more significant aerobic benefit.
Yesterday's ride with Bruce is a good illustration of the contrast between cycling solo and cycling with someone.
Here are some performance specifics:
the first 91 minutes of yesterday's spin were solo, I traveled 14.25 miles at an average speed of 9.4 MPH (an intended "relaxed" pace);
the next 189 minutes of cycling with someone, I managed to travel 35 miles at an average speed of 11.11 MPH (a comfortable conversation level pace);
the last 105 minutes were solo once again, I traveled the final 16.25 miles to home at an average speed of 9.3 MPH;
My best sustained efforts come from riding with others!
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