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I used Newfound Gap Road in Greats Smoky Mtn National Park starting close to the park entrance for these. The goal was four, 10 minute efforts at 330 watts. The results were 336, 333, 330 and 331 with cadence at 85-87 average and HR averaging in the low 150’s but reaching 160. I threw in […]

This is one of my favorite rides. From our chalet to Cades Cove and riding the loop is a 75 mile trip. The elevation gain is only about 5500′ as a lot of the ride is along Little River Road. There is a decent climb to Fighting Creek Gap and another to the cove. The

Last week was pretty much all about the 2×8 power intervals. Late in the week I rode a few days at endurance pace and taught two spin classes for Pedal for Parkinsons. The last of the indoor time trials was on Sunday but I decided to skip it. I was pretty well ahead in my

These are not much fun on day 2. Power average was 394 for all eight so about 20 watts below yesterday. Yesterday I set the power on the Cycle-ops at 410-420. Today I was lucky to keep the cadence going with the power at 380. 390 and 400. Still, better than what I was holding

A week ago I rode outside in short sleeves and today its 25 and snow on the ground so these were ridden inside. Average power for all was 412 and cadence at 99. Power averages for all eight were 416, 422, 419, 413, 414, 403, 404 and 403. Less than last weeks outside but not