Recumbents

Persimmon Loop - 8.0 Miles (2004 YTD: 101.6)

WHOOT! I have just broken the 100 mile mark on my Bentech recumbent.  Went out for a quick spin tonight.  Temp was 49 degrees when I left the house and 48 when I returned.  I saw two does on Hedge tonight - this place is a deer haven!  I averaged 13.7 mph tonight with a max speed on 26.2 mph.  On hills that I used to crawl up at 4 or 5 mph I can now spin up at 9 to 10 mph.  Amazing!

Prince of Peace Loop - 14.7 Miles (2004 YTD: 93.6)

Beautiful day here in KC!  66 degrees and light 5mph winds - can't beat it.  I moved my cranks about 1/4" closer and it made a huge difference in my knees.  This is my longest ride to date and it felt great.  I do need to get some type of water system going.  I really need to drink on a ride this long, but I don't have any water bottle bosses on my frame.  I would really like to get a Camelbak system - good Christmas idea!  I did air my tires up to 100 psi for the first time.  I did not realize it but I had been running between 40 and 65 psi (no pressure gauge).  I finally got a pressure gauge, and I was shocked.  It seemed to roll really easy with them at 100 psi!

I did not see another single rider out today, I was really surprised!  Max speed 30.1 mph, and moving average 13.5 mph. 

Persimmon Loop - 8.5 Miles (2004 YTD: 78.9)

Pretty cool tonight - high 40's with some north wind. I wore my fleece lined tights and Izumi jacket. I moved my cleats to the furthest rear position and it felt better than the last ride. I think I need to move the cranks a bit closer to the seat and try that out, I feel like my legs extend just a bit to much.

I rode the loop 3 times. First lap - saw two deer, both does. Second lap - saw a 10 point buck and two does in the same spot. Third lap - saw three does in the same spot. Pretty cool!

Moving average speed: 12.9 mph - Moving Time: 39.44 Minutes