Man, I have got to work on this getting up on time thing! I woke up at 6:30am instead of 6:00am. I guess I need a remedial class on how to use an alarm.
I still had plenty of time to shower, eat and be on the road by 6:59am. I got to the office at 7:38am for a total trip time of 39 minutes. This boosted my average speed by 0.2 mph when each leg speed is averaged and by 0.5 mph off of total time and distance. The biggest difference in time was lights and intersections. I did not wait as long today.
Another guy in the office that rides suggested that I check my seat height. Based on his information, I need to raise my seat by about 1-2 inches. This should make my pedaling more efficient, and be easier on the knee joints. I will have to remember to do that when I get home tonight.
I really tried to concentrate on keeping my cadence up and think that I am averaging at least 60 rpm now.
It is really windy again today, so the trip home look like it will be a workout.
I may not ride tomorrow, there is a chance for rain, and we are going to Erica's dad's house for dinner. We will see. Most likely I will ride in and have Erica pick me up to go to her Dad's house at 5:00pm.
Here is the obligatory spreadsheet
The Return Ride:
Once again, the wind was brutal! I actually got stopped by the wind at one point. I was going up hill on New York, a big gust came, and I almost came to a stop. The total ride time was 46 minutes. 46 minutes of unforgiving wind! I did learn that I need to adjust my seat (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/saddles.html#height). It might need to go up as much as two inches! I will have to also raise my handle bars. I tried to sit further back on the seat and it was easier to pedal.
I will make the adjustments and hopefully have an quicker ride in the morning.
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