New 85 k loop

Plans changed. Was supposed to challenge a buddy (not really a challenge but nice to make it a competition) to a wakeboard session, but duty called on his behalf to be a good samaritan.

Therefore....blue skies, quite winds and 4 weeks until a 24 hr solo only led to one option for the day...get chur arse out for a ride. Given the monsoon Kingston experienced the day before, the road bike was weapon of choice. Decided to load up the van and start at 401 and 15 with a quick drivethrough at Timmies for a java and toasted bagel...my new pre ride fuel of choice.

I decided to reverse my stem to drop my bars....very happy with this decision..amazing when you trim a bit of the ole belly how much more comfy it is to get in the drops. Straight up Hwy 15, cut over to 32, quick visit to TI cycle to talk shop, and hammer back to K-town via Hwy 2 and then back to van up 15. Other than this nice bit of chafing that had me strategically positioning myself on the saddle..a truly enjoyable ride...btw...polar HR monitor is now back in action..Stats:

2 hr 56 min
151 avg and 177 max HR
Limits set at 120 to 165 bpm = In zone-2 hr 34 min; above 18 min; and below zone 3min
2180 Kcal
85.1 km
Avg spd 28.9; Max 54
Avg CAD 90; Max 107

Road bike is racked on in the garage and the Mt. Bike is looking sexy and awaiting some new trail on our vacation. Leave tomorrow..Old Forge NY, McCauley Mt awaits....essentially...doing a bunch of hill repeats and some exploring is the name of the game.