Another twenty one miles

I got out and did another 5 laps around Hains Point and the odometer says I did 21 miles. It was a nicer day but worse road conditions as there was still a lot of ice on the road around East Potomac Park, and the roads were wet in a lot of places as well.

But it was sunny, warmer, and winds were calm. Maybe 40 degrees. My average speed was much higher as I could get over 20 and 22 quite often, and the speed never dropped below 15. Most of the time I was probably riding 17 18 19 mph.

Last week there were few bicyclists out: just one group of five that blasted past me on one lap. I then caught up with them as we approached Hains Point, and then past the Point, the just shot ahead of me again. Drafting helps a lot.

Today, too, there were few bicyclists, but lots more runners than last Sunday. There were a total of five bicyclists, and I easily passed every one of them today.

Still getting used to the clipless pedals. I need to take the bike into the shop and get the shoes adjusted. I need to buy a water bottle bracket as well, and a rear light.

If anyone rides or is training and sees this, please comment or send an email. I would LOVE to have a training partner, for any of the three sports.