Should Have Switched? 🎛️
Maybe I should have switched my plans around. I had decided to take today off of bikes; and work on force development tomorrow.
As it turned out, the wind this morning was calm; and tomorrow it will be blowing 10-11 mph. Gusts might be as strong as 25 mph. If I have the wind against me, I can practice riding hard against the wind; and not shift into an ultra-hard gear. But I’m not fond of headwinds at any time!
When this happens, I think I should have switched my schedule. I’ll just have to see how it goes tomorrow. I do know I intend to do a shorter ride, since I plan to work on intensity. And sometimes I wish I had a power meter, so I can gauge my progress!
Gauge My Progress 📏
With no power meter, I need another way to gauge my progress. I keep regular notes of my ride data: distance; time; and so on. If I want to know whether I’m improving, I should be able to get some idea of how I’m doing — if only I go back over my notes!
My average speed, for instance, seems to be stuck at the same place. But can I really gauge my progress by that? Speed is dependent on a variety of factors, such as wind. I also notice that my heart rate is lower for what seems to be the same effort level. Am I really becoming fitter; or am I not putting out enough effort?
RAGBRAI is on the horizon; so if I’m making training errors, I’ve got to fix things. Is it time I’ve switched my plans?
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I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story.
I live in New Orleans; and retired in January 2023. More time for cycling!
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