On Tuesday my local group went on a nice loop ride on a beautiful spring day. I led this one, pinch-hitting for our usual leader Kris. We did a counterclockwise loop around Chesbro and Uvas reservoirs, with an extra out-and-back on Casa Loma road to Rancho Canada Del Oro open space. Because I was leading I took my e-bike which made it easier for me to be in the back or up front as needed. I also used enough assist so I didn’t have to push too hard, so this counted as an easy day even though we rode more than 30 miles.
On Wednesday I did a solo ride on my recumbent. I experimented with leaving the 28″ back wheel on, putting the 20″ wheel back on up front, and putting my more upright cruising seat on. With this configuration I re-rode my 19K San Martin time trial!!. I was 10% slower than having the bike in my performance set-up (28″ wheels front and back, more reclined seat, and headrest), as expected. But my time today of 45:13 was a bit faster than my previous fastest time in “cruising configuration”, which was with 20″ wheels front and back. That’s actually good news, because a 20″ wheel in the back is not the best, the derailleur is too close to the ground. So now I can easily swap from “cruising” to “performance” modes by changing seats and front wheel, about a ten minute job. I love this versatile bike! After the time trial I did some longer intervals and then some sprints, and I felt great after the ride.
Yesterday I did my upper body workout at home then went for an easy ride on my recumbent. I had to remove some layers because it got warm at the end- it got up to 77 (25 C) here today
Tuesday’s ride is on Strava here. Wednesday’s here. Yesterday here and here.
