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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Destination....STP (Seattle to Portland Bike Ride)

Thanks to Aunt Jeannie, I went out on my first honest to good real outdoor bike ride, as part of my training. It is not easy!!! I need to drop a good 20 pounds before this ride. The less mass that I have to push on those pedals the better!!!!!!

The STP is a 2-day 200 mile ride. Some crazies do it in one day. I would like to opt for the 4-day version.

So, my stats for my first time out:
Distance: 10.295 miles (Although the markings told me that I went 11 miles)
Time: 45:20
Avg Speed: 13.6 mph

My speedometer thinks that my tires are 24 inches, when they are actually 25 inches. There was no 25 inch option. I am not sure how this affects the calculations. That would take more brainpower than I possess. So, if you figure it out, let me know!!!!

STP or BUST!!!!!!