Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Wow, Two Whole Days in a Row: We are SO Committed

Today's As-Usual APRS Tracking
Or, more accurately, perhaps we NEED to be committed, for any number of reasons.
We have quasi-decided that if we get going earlier in the day we will more likely ride since it will be easier than trying to squeeze in a ride later in the afternoon.
Plus, today, the wind was forecast to be terrible this afternoon.
It was cold and breezy enough when we left this morning I almost wimped out, but since I have ridden  for several years almost year round, minus  a week or so for horribly rainy or icy weather, I fully realize it not only CAN be done, but that getting going is the hardest part, NOT the actual riding....
And thus it was today.  It was windy enough that neither of us ripped off any layers while riding  - but then we didn't have more than a couple of light layers to start with.  It was sunny but a bit cool with the breezes, and altogether another fine riding day.
We also made another instant new friend at the Shell Station at the Top of the Hill who admired our funky tandem trike and our doggies.
Going downhill, on the way back, Jacque loves to stick out her arms (and sometimes yell) while we scream down the road at horrific speeds approaching 30 MPH.  I planned to video record her doing her foolishness but realized I would endanger us both if I took one hand off the handlebars.... so I have to figure out a way to mount a camera so I can win the America's Funniest Video award without our crashing and burning being part of the entertainment.
Beginning Battery Voltage:  12.7        Ending Voltage: 12.7  (Battery now charging after this ride)
Lowest Temp  62 F      Highest Temp:  67 F
Stats from the GPS: Total Miles:  4.28
Overall average speed            Moving Avg               Max Speed
  3.2 MPH                                5.2 MPH                    26.7 MPH
Total Trip time                       Moving Time             Stopped Time
  1 hour 20 minutes                49 mins  4 secs          31 mins 54 secs

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