Went straight out to Chippenham Cemetery for the chain gang start (9:30) , there was quite a lot of people today so we split in to 2 groups.
It was so much better! A nice constant speed, no braking constantly...
I did have a slight issue keeping up on one of the hills but it was short and sharp and I soon re-grouped, I think it may have been the fastest and most enjoyable chain gang I have done - Including the ride from and to home the Garmin had the ride as 40.75 miles in 2 hours 1 minute with an average speed of 20.1 mph, the GPS trace can be found here...
On the way back home I was keeping a good pace with Richard Buckley (About 22-23 mph) All I did was drop down onto the Aero Bars and I shot of ahead at least 1 to 2 mph faster with NO extra effort :-), it is the first time I have actually been able to see what a dramatic difference the bars make.
Now spending an enjoyable??? afternoon finishing of the fireplace...
Time to get back on the bike.
2 months ago
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It is amazing just how much effect wind resistance has.
I'm expecting cyling clothing (for time trials) to eventually end up like the stuff downhill skiers wear.
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