What a beautiful day. The temperature was in the 50's when I started my ride to the &:00am ride at All About Bicycles this morning. I broke out the knickers and a light jacket for the ride.
The nice weather helped to achieve another great turnout for this ride. I counted +/-36 riders. As always Mark stayed back with the slower group while Scott rode off with the lead group. I suggested to Mark, even though he is riding in the back with us which is enough for it to officially be a no-drop ride, that Scott should put a cap on his speed. Everyone is told at the beginning of the ride that there is a slower group and a faster group. Well, it's human nature that not many people will want to hold back if they don't have to.
The only problem then is that those that ride off with the faster lead group may eventually get dropped. I suggested that once a predetermined pace is achieved in the front group, Scott should pull off and maintain that speed even though many in the group will push on. There will certainly be others that are appreciative of that gesture.
39.43 miles - 14.3 avg speed - avg hr 147 bpm - max hr 181 bpm - 3,285 calories burned
Starting Sunday, October 15th, my beginners road ride will be on Sunday at 9:00am from the new Lenny's Sub Shop at 4052 Government Blvd. After the ride, we can relax and enjoy some great sandwiches!
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