Total May miles 801
Total miles for the year so far: 1,409
Total miles on the Musashi: 5,1476 (since last April)
Goals:
I'm at a crossroads, I haven't set any goals yet this year and I've already hit all of the speed goals that I 've completed last year. I'm not sure whether I'm going to try for speed, distance or a combination of the two this year.
Distance:
I like the idea of riding 200+ mile long trips. I may not like it at all, once I try one. That would mean a different style of riding where I try slowing down to speeds below 17 mph so I can last longer. Then there is the issue of the sun beating down on those really hot days. I'm not sure if sun screen is very effective if you keep reapplying it every couple of hours. Perhaps I should try the RAIN (Ride Across INdiana) 160 mile ride.
Speed:
I also like riding these fast 20 mph trips. I could push my speed goals to 80 and then 100 miles at 20 mph. I could also advance my speed goals to a 21 mph average. I already have a start since I've already completed a 20 mile trip at 21 mph, the next goal would be 40 miles at 21 mph.
Combine speed and distance:
I could also combine the two goals and use the shorter speed goals to help me prepare for the longer endurance rides.
A fourth option?
I'm currently enjoying the rides as they are, and I'm very happy with the speeds for now, especially since I can ride a fast 50 miles one day and then do the same the next day. The only time I haven't enjoyed myself this year was by trying to do too much. So perhaps I'll set no goals at all this year, only time will tell.
May 27th ride:
Distance: 54 miles
Average speed: 19.4
Ride Details
May 28th ride:
I've been really enjoying this trail. I can easily make it into a 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60 mile trip. It can pass through Clarksburg, around Lake Santee, Greensburg, Greensburg park and then Adams. It has a couple of spots with some really nice rolling hills. My definition of a rolling hill is where you can ride down one hill fast enough and it will almost take you to the top of the next hill. Most of the boring parts of the ride are in the first 15 miles.
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Ride Summary below:
May 29th ride:
Distance: 43 miles
Average speed: 20 mph
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May 30th ride:
I took it easy on this trip, my goal was to go over 1400 miles. There was a strong wind from the North.
Distance 31 miles
Average speed: 19 mph
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