It was chilly, but we all made it. I tried out the concept of pacing myself from the start. No hard pushes; a big, carby breakfast, more calories in my water, and lots of carbs at lunch. I was pretty much “The” B group, with Sharon and Becky about 3-4 mins ahead, then Ruth and Nadia about 1-2 mins behind me, and then Mark sweeping for Rob and Abe at the back. On the return, I put a little more oomph into my effort, but not a ton. I could feel that I would easily burn through any oomph I had left.

It did well, and I still had some left in the tank, but not as much as I’d hoped. I think a long stop for lunch may be doing me in. Also though, I’ve been on a weight loss kick, so my glycogen stores are probably fairly low overall.

We shaved some off of the return trip due to group fatigue, and I didn’t really feel like riding off by myself today to pick up more miles. (Yes, I’m lazy, and it was cold!).

I didn’t turn the GPS off during lunch, so my overall speed may not show up correctly.

Lots of photos on Facebook. Links only:.

Weight down to 261.2: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153776383725627
Burl street waypoint – Minus Ruth: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202592642889909
LSA Burgers upstairs bar: http://www.flickr.com/photos/xaminmo/12390200443/?v=1
Jim F, Steve G, Theresa G visible at the bottom of frame. They drove because it was COLD!
Group Photo at LSA Burgers: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202887808226878
The Rider’s Table: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151934866198017
The Driver’s Table: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151934866383017
It was Hummus and Pitas, best ever: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153778075110627
Sharon, Becky and Nadia at LSA Burgers: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153777078865627
Cupcake Birthdays (Sharon last Sat, Mark on Monday): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153777182745627

Distance: 36.28 mi
Calories: 1,901 C

Time: 2:50:53
Moving Time: 2:47:08
Elapsed Time: 5:15:43

Avg Speed: 12.7 mph
Avg Moving Speed: 13.0 mph
Max Speed: 28.2 mph

Elevation Gain: 897 ft
Elevation Loss: 923 ft
Min Elevation: 437 ft
Max Elevation: 713 ft

Avg HR: 147 bpm
Max HR: 181 bpm
Zones% of Maxbpm

Avg Power: 188 W
Max Power: 1,279 W
Max Avg Power (20 min): 240 W

Avg Bike Cadence: 74 rpm
Max Bike Cadence: 112 rpm

Avg Temperature: 40.0 °F
Min Temperature: 33.2 °F
Max Temperature: 45.4 °F

Power/calorie corrections from:
http://ns1.omnitech.net/cycle/

Stats viewed from:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/manual?activityId=442412674&mode=edit
http://app.strava.com/activities/112045566
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/480194537
http://runkeeper.com/user/xaminmo/activity/302484164