Cateye Astrale 8
Yesterday, as I was wandering around in my car, which I drive about once a week, I decided I should swing by Bicycle Outfitter for the first time in about 8 months, and buy a cyclometer that works with my back wheel and counts cadence. I picked up the feature-rich Cateye Astrale 8, so that I can keep track of some metrics for my work on the mag trainer I own. I’ve ridden on the trainer only twice before (Aug 13 and Aug 14), but as winter sets in and there are more rainy cold days, I imagine it will be far too tempting to drive my car to the train station (instead of doing my normal marching commute) and spin a session in my bike room on the trainer to make up the calories.
After the awkward setup, I got the Astrale working and adjusted, grabbed my iPod Shuffle, suited up, started some beats, and got to work. After a too-fast Elizabeth and the fact that I didn’t go for a usual weekend slow burn or hike today, I climbed on the 2100 and went to work. My goal: 10 miles, stopping every two.
I found that I’m unable to ride at a low heart rate, because of my desire to push a speed well over 18 miles an hour. It’s also pretty difficult to keep a steady rhythm, so I probably need to adjust my trainer. Finally, I notice the residual (or more exaggerated with my no-longer-a-cyclist legs) wobble from rocking back and forth while I’m kicking the pedals around.
My body: 40:41, 10:16 zone (basic); HR: 163 avg, 188 max; 579 cal
My bike: 10.00 mi in 32:27 (18.5 mph avg, 32.2 mph max)
I really like that the Astrale 8 gives me numbers in tenths of a mile over 20 mph (The Mity 8 I have measures speeds in halves of a mile over 20 mph). This makes me happy.
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