Workout 57 - Bike - 34 miles

It was another windy day and I rode from home to the end of Anna Maria Island and back in about 2 hours and 15 minutes. I averaged 15 mph, which is at least 2.5 mph faster than I can do on my trike. The new bike is real nice, except I need shorter cranks for the bike to fit perfectly.

Workout 56 - Bike - 35 miles

I did a lap of LBK (24 miles) with Lenny and Larry. I then continued the task of "dialing in" my new P-38 recumbent bike. In the course of adjusting/test riding, adjusting/test riding, etc. I put in another 11 miles. I think I am getting close to dialing her in.

Workout 55 - 18 miles

It was a very windy day, so I did an easy short ride around LBK - 18 miles. My muscles are a little sore so I may take tomorrow off.

Workout 54 - 50 miles bike training

This was the first day on my new Lightning P-38. I spent most of yesterday unpacking and setting it up. The bike shop I purchased it from (used) left out one of the components, so I had to go to a local bike shop to replace the part.

I did two 25 miles rides. This morning I rode from my home on LBK to a bike dealer in Sarasota to have the derailleurs adjusted. I rode home and had breakfast. After doing some more work on the bike, I headed out again for another 25 miles. During both rides it was very windy and the riding was difficult. Nevertheless, I am MUCH faster on the P-38 compared to my trike, probably 3-5 mph faster. I may make the P-38 my primary training bike as I prepare for some upcoming Century rides. My mileage is starting to pick up and I feel good.

Workout 53 - Trike - 25 miles

Quick lap around LBK with bursts of hard riding. I consider this interval training. The interval bursts was when I was trying to stay with a paceline of upright riders.

Workout 52 - Trike - 25 miles

Did my usual loop around LBK. During one 7 mile stretch I followed a guy on an upright bike and we sped along at close to 20 mph. My average speed is picking up. Getting stronger.

Workout 51 - Trike - 50 miles

Didn't intend to ride this far when I started. I headed south from my house on LBK. When I crossed the Ringling Bridge into Sarasota I decided to head north through Sarasota and find a route to Bradenton, where I would pick up Riverview PKWY back to the north end of LBK. I had a GPS attached to my trike so finding a route wasn't that difficult, although I did hit some heavy traffic in places.

This was a circle route. Went south on LBK, east in Sarasota, north to Manatee avenue and then picked up Riverview in downtown Bradenton. A very nice ride and difficult in places because there was a heavy wind in my face at times. I felt fresh and strong at the end.