Brisk longer experience – BionicOldGuy


Right now I used to be striving for a brisk experience in “zone 2” which is coronary heart price round 110-120 for me. I went as much as South San Jose and again on my recumbent at a mean hr of 112 so hit my goal fairly nicely. It was unexpectedly raining (calmly) for in regards to the first hour then cleared up on the way in which again. I posted the experience on Strava right here. I additionally did a brief experience within the afternoon to a physician’s appointment on my upright e-bike which I take advantage of for utility functions as a result of it’s simpler to lock.

My solely downside was a flat in direction of the tip of my morning experience. I used to be capable of limp house with out fixing it as a result of it was a gradual leak, however I did should cease to repump it 4 occasions. Sudden higher physique exercise! I’ve had a whole lot of bother with the entrance tire on my recumbent, it’s much less strong than the one on the rear (a Schwalbe “marathon plus” which has their highest puncture safety). So I ordered one other marathon plus for the entrance after I acquired house. These have extra rolling resistance which can gradual me down a bit, however it’s superb how little that begins to matter whenever you’ve skilled a number of punctures- reliability is extra essential than efficiency!

Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch, a part of Santa Teresa park. I took a break right here on my manner again proper after it cleared up.
The identical spot on a sunnier day (march 4)
Additionally on March 4: From right here you may as well see the beginning of a steep path into Santa Teresa park. I’ve by no means ridden it, however have gone on hikes that begin right here. That preliminary slope hits you with out a correct warmup.