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Observation and Perspective
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| Ride Stats |
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Distance:
12.87 miles
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Time: 01:00:00
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Max Speed:
27.40 mph
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Avg Speed:
12.87 mph
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Temp:
Avg: 72
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Category: general: testing -
solo
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Route:
on the Canal
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Weight:
229
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Altitude Gain:
0 ft
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Avg Power: 160 W
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Calories Burned: 560
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Avg HR: 0 bpm
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Terrain: Road: Flat
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Bike: Cruzbike 43lb-Sofrider a FWD, MBB, SWB Bent
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Club: USA Towpath and Trail Riders association |
| Weather Conditions: Sunset; |
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Back in the saddle on my Cruzbike; I had hoped to have the modifications complete but...What a great ride!
At least the Cruzbike is ride-able again... Expecting to get in a few miles tomorrow, crossing paths with the R2K Rally.
After months of planning and not yet accomplishing the desired change, I put the Cruzbike together and had a great ride. The goal with modification of the Cruzbike is to add climbing speed and versatility. It's getting there.
I upgraded the front/drive wheel to a 700c diameter. changed the rear tire to low rolling resistant Continental tire -the tire that came with the Cadenza. Big difference already!
Yet to do... add a triple crank/front dérailleur set-up. I have a new crank to go but no dérailleur. Haven't got a front brake to fit yet...
On the towpath today:
I chased down a hybrid rider who passed me while I was making tune-up adjustments. After a 30 second lead, I hopped back on Cruzbike and chased the "Rabbit". I estimate the guy was doing 12 mph when I passed him doing 18mph.
Maybe it can all be chalked up to riding Cruzbike after such a long break off it...
Climbing Gordon Road hill with less effort than when on my upright bikes -feels so right.
Anyway it sure felt great taking cruzbike out for a spin!
168 consecutive cycling days;
... with 159.5 miles to reach this months goal!
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