2024 cycling week 40

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The wind was back this week. I end up riding faster when it is windy. It sounds counterintuitive but I push harder so my heart rate goes up so I click up to Cargo mode and then go faster and my heart rate goes back down. Rinse and repeat.

Publix and Target on Saturday morning.

The older couple who walked along Beardsley told me that my rear light was out. I saw that one of the wires had come out. I tried to fix it but made it worse. I rode to Oliver’s after lunch on Saturday. They fixed it for $20.

Coffeeneuring began this week. I rode by 3 Starbucks on Saturday but didn’t stop. I usually get a Steamer and it was too hot. I went Sunday morning. It was overcast and raining on and off. The steamer was good for that weather.

This week 121 miles

This year 4,443 miles

Streak 1,681 days

2024 cycling week 39

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It was windy this week. Hurricane Helene rolled in on Thursday. I skipped the morning ride and rode before lunch. It was still windy but the rain had stopped. I love my e-Bike for riding against the wind.

full load from publix

full load from target

I did errands on the weekend.

This week 101 miles

This year 4,322 miles (400 miles ahead of goal)

Streak 1,674 days

2024 cycling week 37

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I started thinking about heart rate zones. I wondered if I was really doing too hard or not hard enough.

I was riding and trying to keep my heart rate below 150. However, according to my age, that is zone 4 and probably too hard for everyday. While I am cycling, I don’t feel like I am working hard. But when I am done, I feel it.

So, I am trying to exercise according to the heart rate zone appropriate to my age.that means riding slower. I had started riding slower on the weekends when I am doing errands. But it seems strange to not ride hard for exercise. Especially when it doesn’t feel hard while I am on the bike.

This week 98 miles

This year 4,109 miles

Streak 1,660 days

2024 cycling week 36

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vinca at home depot

Monday was Labor Day. I rode up to Home Depot and came back with some plants and a broom.

not a good angle but i had plants and a broom other items carried on my bike

On Thursday, I rode to the salon and got a haircut. I also stopped at Home Depot for a couple of items I ordered ahead of time.

Friday afternoon, I rode to Walgreens for my Covid and Flu vaccines.

I did grocery trips to Publix and Target on Saturday.

i have to balance the milk to make the bike as even as possible

About an hour after I was home, I felt like I rode a hard 40 miles instead of the easy 13 miles. I thought it might be from me riding too hard during the week. But then I realized it was a reaction to the vaccines.

I felt a lot better on Sunday. I had no errands to run so I just did the large loop. It was odd trying to stay under 135bpm.

This week 116 miles

This year 4,012 miles (400 miles ahead of goal)

Streak 1,653 days

2024 cycling week 35

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mums on sale at publix

The weekday mornings were typical, dark and muggy.

On Friday after work, I rode to PNC to pick up my debit card I accidentally left in the ATM. (I use the ATM rarely and forgot that they hold the card even though it looks like you are done.) Since I was out, I did grocery shopping at Target and got dinner from WingStop.

On Saturday, I did more errands; Publix and Michael’s.

This week 124 miles

This year 3,896 miles (396 miles ahead)

Streak 1,646 days

2024 cycling week 32

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Hurricane Debby came through on Sunday and Monday. I had to delay my Monday ride until after work and it was so windy that I only did 7 miles.

The rest of the weekdays were fine but very muggy.

I am not sure I could have been any wetter if I had ridden in the rain.

I did errands on the weekend. Twice to Publix because Juicy Juice was on sale.

My weekly mileage was a little low but since I have this surplus, I didn’t sweat it (too much.)

This week 88 miles

This year 3,560 miles (+360 miles)

Streak 1,625 days