My wife and I went out for a short bike ride along the Loveland Bike Trail. The weather was nice, and I saw this as a nice way to get out and tune up our bikes. Finally! An outdoor bike ride.
We had the kids taken to something and only had about 2 hours to ourselves. By the time our bikes were loaded and we drove to the bike trail, we had time for an easy 5 miles out and 5 miles back. About 20 minutes out and 20 minutes back, averaging about 15 mph. I did try for a new top speed on a straight section. In the aero position, pretty much going 100%, I hit 24.7 mph for a half mile or mile. I think I tried this last season in Hilton Head and, besides scaring some older walkers, I only hit 22 or 23. I will try this again at the end of the season, after riding 100's of miles this year, to see if I can break 25. I'd love to get to the point of holding 20 mph for 18 miles.
With basketball in full swing, we sat on the couch and had some drinks the rest of the weekend. No big deal though, the weather sucks and another week of indoor biking and swimming won't kill me.
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