Wore the new Hincapie Cycling Arenberg Bike Bib Tights that arrived last night via ebay and The Gear Movement.
I was more than a little concerned over the size; Mens XXL. I had tried Jimmie's bib shorts at XL and they were a little loose.
The tights I ordered the night before following the manufacturer's size chart lead me to believe that the XXL would be appropriate as was Jimmie's experience with the accuracy of the size chart. But his loaner made me a little nervous.
I tried the tights on prior to today's ride and they felt pretty good. Great sight of relief!!!
So off I went to Liberty Center. Pretty breezy wind from the west but the tights felt cozy as it were. The ride was enjoyable and I continued the route suggested by the TAB directions printed on the pavement as I rode through Henry County.
Pasted through Colson and found my way to LC via Maple and Kline. Not being able to leave enough alone and with Napoleon being about 9 miles or 36 mins. ahead, I decided to press on.
Crossed through US-24 and took US-424 into town along the Maumee River and found my way to the "City Center". Nice town. Look forward to a longer visit, perhaps in the spring.
Bolted north on Oakwood Ave out of town, crossing US-24, as the route turned into County Rd 13A. Continued to County Rd B (Fulton County) heading east bound which was largely fresh paved and thankfully so; my "seat bones" were more than a tad sore!
Planned on going north on Country Rd 1 to Wabash-Cannonball South Fork but some how missed the trail and instead took County Road C into town and home.
In all it was a good ride. However, I was surprised how the cooler air made things a little too cool given what should have been warm tights and a warm wind breaker. Layering, I guess can really be a challenge!
Average speed to Napolean was 14.6 mph; speed home 17.0.
I think the max HR reported about 15 mins. into the ride is in error.
MXS: 22.3 mph.
Weather Conditions: Cool and mostly cloudy. Mostly a westerly wind at 11.5 mph falling to 6.9 by the end of the ride.
Min: 57 Avg: 57 Max: 58 ºF
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