OK...this was a poor attempt to use a better route for intervals that I discovered while biking to work earlier this past week. It was a poor attempt because I failed in reaching my goal due to mechanical difficulties, namely, a flat tire. The presto value was found loose and vented most of the air as I was riding.
I made it down County Rd C, about 11 miles, just past 109. Then upon the realization of a flat, I did the math, turned around and started walking back home, a brisk walk, one that would result in a long enough pilgrimage to realize how and why I failed in my training this day and how proper planning i.e., a CO2 inflator would have saved the day. Oh, btw, that journey would take about 3 hours.
But alas, my fair wife knowing my route and expected ETA got very concern with my lack of a timely return and I was promptly rescued from a plague of blisters upon the souls of my feet when she drove up within the final two miles of said journey.
Oh, well. I will try again for the route is less traveled and there are few stops along the way. Perfect for interval training. Also, I ordered a roomy bike wedge for under the seat that has tools and an inflator with CO2 cartridges.
Weather Conditions: 1643 hours. Mostly cloudy and a calm wind going out and an easterly wind of 9.2 mph during the return; 53 percent humidity. Avg: 70 ºF.
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