I thought we might add another ongoing thread along the lines of the Did you ride today? thread.  Everybody seems to be doing so great this year - going further, going faster, doing some fast club rides and races like Joseph and Reever.  
 
Here is where you can post your PRs, whatever they may be, and keep track of them.  It's not about comparing yourself to anyone but YOU.  I can remember when it took all day to do a 10 mile ride and I thought, "Nobody can do that kind of miles on a bike.  I'm a stud."  

Strava PR's?

Wow! I guess I need to invest in a power meter. I guess all of those times are on the flats??? I don't know if I have the technology to get all of that data. I've been using map my ride, and it just tells me my time, distance, average speed and split speed every mile......along with playing my playlist as I go.
 
My family doesn't know it, but for my birthday I'd love to get a Garmin VIRB. Greg, what do you use to get all your data?

Completed another 50 and it has a MMR Course "Lakeview."  I have used this as measure of where I am with conditioning and just a way to make myself push a little harder when I was riding DFs.  It is a 2.4 mile run with one of those 'ha ha gotcha" double bump uphill finish.  Set a PR this morning on it.
 
MMR Lakeview course - 2.4 mi 6:57 minutes 20.97 mph average

Quote from aikigreg on Apr 4^th, 2015, 2:57pm:

 
 
Greg - remember the rbent strava group - you can see the routes there folks are using.  We have currently have 20 members in the group, that would be a great primer for your database if you decide to do it.  I think anyone with a premium account can export them, if you need any help give me a shout as I started that group for this very purpose so folks could see where others are riding.  Your idea takes it one step further for those who don't use strava and opens it up to everyone.
 
Strava is a free app for both Android and iPhone.  Mapmy ride should allow you to export your ride and import it to Strava as well if anyone is interested in doing so.
 

Great idea, Greg.  
Last summer I was sprinkling my high 17 mph laps around White Rock Lake with 18s.  Yay!  I'm back in the low to mid 17s, but at least I am riding more regularly before the my summer riding season hits at the beginning of June.  
Yesterday: 59.17 miles (cumulative)
 
Ride 1: Errands
 15.86 miles @16.5 mph
 470 calories
 33.7 mph max.
 
Ride 2: White Rock Lake (quite windy)
 43.31 miles @ 16.6 (cum.)
lap 1: 17.1
lap 2: 17.7
lap 3: 16.1
lap 4: 16.3

I don't know if these are PRs or not, but I'll use this as a baseline to compare any future efforts to. I rode to Clyde and back after I stopped at a convenience store for a fried apple pie, pack of little white donuts, and a gatorade. So the ride appears as two separate workouts--one uphill and then one downhill. Wind was from the south at 15mph.
 
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/930873169 and then  
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/930936199

The Triple Bypass run on cr125?  Yeah, I need to do that on the Encore one of these days, and see what it'll do.

Quote from BentTrekker on Apr 7^th, 2015, 6:41pm:

 
One could take that as a challenge....congrats dude

Only three come to mind worth mentioning, all back in the 2008 "glory days" of the XStream prototype testing:
 
1) Clocking a team-best 51 minute-and-change lap time on the 20-mile Texas Time Trial loop (~23.5 mph avg) with the Reclining Flyers II (with Greg, Mark L, and Brad B all on lowracers), then pulling a 54-minute anchor lap (#7) at 5AM to help us break 24 hours for the 500 miles;
 
2) Breaking (and still holding!) the GDB 12K Time Trial record of 18:14, with a 17:51 (25 mph avg);
 
3) Doing the Italy 300K rando route in just under 12 hours total.
 
But my REAL Glory Days were apparently in 6th grade, where I set the standing long jump record of 7' 6" at South Elementary School, which apparently still holds to this day...        

I remember four years ago after heart and kidney cancer surgery the doctors telling me to get more cardio. I had not ridden a bike in 40 years. The first time I couldn't make it 1/2 mile at 8 mph. Yesterday on two split rides, 40 miles at 18.2 mph average. I was passed by a 20 something on a rode bike going the opposite direction. I counted to 30, then turned around, and the pursuit was on. It took me 3 miles to catch him. He told me he was trying real hard not to be caught, then when he saw how old I was, he was a little taken aback!
 
Phantom Rider Joe, it looks like Benttrekker Matt has thrown you a challenge!!! Are you up to it?
 

Good windy rides last few days. Here is yesterday's ride,  same as my others for the week.. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/740780109

Good ride today of 35 miles and here is the link to the ride:  
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/740780109

Looked at strava from this weekend's race.  Even though I wasn't riding for speed - I was working solely on normalized power - I ended up with the 7th best 100 miles ever in this race.  Even ahead of Raam machine Chris Hoppo Hopkinson.  5 hours 7 minutes for the century.  I was off the bike for exactly 2 minutes the first 126 miles.  
 
That's not an.all time best.  I've broken the 5 hour mark before once, but I'm going to call it a PR anyway.
 
That puts my 200k at exactly 6hr28min, which is certainly a PR.

That IS good.  No, great.  And if you're doing it on a phantom, that's smoking!  I feel you on the health stuff, believe me.  Spin is king.  I could have gone a bit faster if I'd been willing to let my cadence drop below 80, but I want.  My knees never hurt, not even the next day, thanks to high cadence.
 
Quote from jrob_bent on Apr 14^th, 2015, 7:50am:

Quote from aikigreg on Apr 14^th, 2015, 12:31pm:

 
I hope to keep improving my speed for longer distances. And by spinning faster instead of using a bigger gear is really helping my cardio! I'll probably will never be as fast as you or Phantom Rider, but I sure have been surprising some people. The Phantom is a lot faster with the big front fairing and long tail box. By adding a body sock I hope to pick up 1-2 more mph's. I am going to a few hpv races this summer in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, and Texas and see what the fastest bikes are. Maybe next year I'll have a new bike!  
 
Until I met and rode with Phantom Rider, I was just a long distance tourer. I could ride 40-80 miles a day at a steady 12-13 mph pace. Now I am obsessed with speed. I have  lot more work to do!!! I found out that I need two easy days after a hard, fast day. I may never reach my goals, but it is fun trying!

Quote from aikigreg on Apr 14^th, 2015, 10:14pm:

 
https://tt24tt.com/ . I believe a certain Greg Gross and Kent Polk still holds a record there at Glen Rose! That same Greg Gross and a 4 man team also in Cleburne! I would be happy to have you as a car buddy. I'll be headed that way in September  for the Texas time trails. I think the Zenia races have been changed to this, http://www.calvinschallenge.com/ in Springfield, OH May 2nd. My phone # is sis3six-5eight3-two38one, if you would like to meet up and go there this year. Or any race, except for CA.  
 
Jerry

Quote from aikigreg on Apr 15^th, 2015, 12:29pm:

 
I have this saved on my favorites:http://www.recumbents.com/wisil/calendar.asp . But there are others, they just include any human powered bike, recumbents, streamliners, velomobiles, and even upright wedgies! And yes, most are at a velodrome. The one near Chicago is very bumpy. I would like to see you get the record back at Glen Rose. I just hope I don't get too embarrassed Saturday trying to stay with the local fast group, all uprights. I know I can stay with them on the flats and down hills, but I am slow uphill. I really will not be embarrassed, just more motivated to kick their asses one day!!!

Quote from jrob_bent on Apr 14^th, 2015, 8:42pm:

 
You have improved greatly since our ride in Argyle, keep up the good work.  I to started on a Phantom and have migrated to high racers since, be patient, enjoy your ride and research everything before you drop money on the next one.  If fast is what you want there are several folks here who can help steer in that direction.

Quote from Phantom Rider on Apr 15^th, 2015, 8:28pm:

 
Thanks Joe. Since our first meeting I have put in over 1,800 miles of training. I now realize you have to train and rest properly, not just ride miles and miles. I really love the Phantom. Best money I have spent on a bike. Instead of a new bike, I might turn the Phantom into a streamliner. I'll weigh all my options before making any plunge. Thanks for all the kind words and wisdom.

The storm was on it's way in on the return trip from tonight's easy spin with my wife - saw lightning in the distance and the wind was picking up a bit, so I thought, "Why the hell not?" and tested out the VK2 on the almost mile long flat sprint zone.  Given that I am not adjusted to the bike, still recovering, and haven't ridden much this week, I figured I'd end up stopping the sprint early.  
 
Last time I set my PR for this route it was 28 something.  Today's new PR on the Vk2 was 30.1    The bike was mud encrusted and the drivetrain was dry and in want of re-lubing.  So I could go much faster when trained on the bike.  We'll see what the year holds.   That was the 2nd fastest sprint of the year, but still good enough for only 39th.  Another 1 mph would be top 20.   The guy who holds the KOM is 34.0mph with an avg of 628 watts.  Yeesh.  I'm gonna need some tailwind!

Quote from aikigreg on Apr 18^th, 2015, 8:55pm:

 
Darn!!!!! I would need to draft behind a rocket and reach out and hold on to it to go that fast!!! Way to go!

Quote from aikigreg on Apr 19^th, 2015, 8:09pm:

 
I have a friend who lives in St. Peters, MO who is from Lexington. I have had a drink or two there in my younger days!  
 
My wife just informed me that we would be back in Texas in about 3 weeks. We are going to be looking at a house on Bridgeport Lake in Runway, TX. Maybe we could get together then for a ride. Then ride again in Missouri when you go to Kentucky.

Maybe we could get together and ride the Argyle ride with Phantom Rider, Benttrekker, and others. Hey Joe, how about it in about 3 weeks. It would be a site to see several recumbents flying down Crawford Rd and Yarborough Way(Robson Rd) and back down Hilltop Rd to Country Club Rd. Maybe have a little pizza afterwards! I'll try real hard not to be the anchor.

Quote from BentTrekker on Apr 20^th, 2015, 7:53am:

 
No way Matt! We'll pull together if we have to!!!

I'm in if at all possible.  A drafting set of bents could kill.

Quote from Phantom Rider on Apr 20^th, 2015, 4:24pm:

Will do Joe. The more riders the better.

Quote from aikigreg on Apr 20^th, 2015, 4:27pm:

Just imagine that!

Quote from CruzbikeChris on Apr 21^st, 2015, 8:30am:

 
Especially at morning rush hour!

Depending on time frames I might be in.
 
Semper Fi

Not fast by y'alls scale but it did net me 6 PRs today.  https://www.strava.com/activities/290508152/

A pr is a pr.  What anyone else can do is immaterial.  Absolutely great work.  It's obvious how hard you've been pushing this year!
 
Quote from Monkeywrangler22 on Apr 22^nd, 2015, 12:22pm:

It definitely could.  I've had the carbent over 50 there.  Anytime you want to test out speed without going all the way to Muenster come over here.  I've got a nice long hill where you can hit 40 without much effort.
 
The trainer sucks, but don't fret too much.  I basically had 2 solid months on the trainer without much outdoor time.  It's not the most fun, but get a fan and point it in your face, and nab some spin videos.  You won't lose anything.  Might even gain if you don't slack
 
Quote from Monkeywrangler22 on Apr 22^nd, 2015, 6:34pm:

I had my left foot reconstructed in 2007.  Couldn't out my foot on the ground for 6 weeks.  Yes, it will suck!  Also, GCN has free videos on YouTube fort training that I used once or twice.
 
Quote from Monkeywrangler22 on Apr 23^rd, 2015, 6:03am:

When I do that, people laugh and point at my crotch.

Quote from jrob_bent on Apr 23^rd, 2015, 8:17pm:

 
This is my second rotator cuff repair too...

Quote from Monkeywrangler22 on Apr 24^th, 2015, 11:24am:

 I just hope it turns out well for you and you are back riding real soon. The shoulder is the most complicated joint in the body and I found this out every time I rolled over in my sleep! I finally got smart enough to sleep on the sofa with my back to the back rest and a  big wedge of hard foam in front of me to keep me from rolling. Good luck!

No PRs yesterday but i did manage 14mi on the tandem as stoker.  Comfy and plush, there was zero shoulder pain!

Went out this morning to start my hill repeats back up and to see what my fitness was doing.  For my hill repeats I find convenient local hills that have Strava segments on them that I can use as a measurement.  I'd done some hill work last season and HAD KOM's on several of them.  However a couple of them had been nabbed by the local racers, so I had a bit of a motivation to get back out there.
 
Since these were short hills it was all anaerobic, full gas and sheer power.  I guess spending the off season with the weights did something for my power.  I grabbed two KOM's on my morning ride, Strava link HERE.  Was about ready to   after my second run at Abbey road but fortunately I didn't.
 
On my commute home I had the wind in my teeth for all but the last leg. Since the wind was gusting 20-25 out of the SE I took advantage of the tailwind and beat my previous KOM by 3 seconds, Strava link HERE.  I left a lot of time on the ground so to speak on that KOM as I didn't time the light properly and had to come out of a full stop.
 
Semper Fi
 
 

Quote from BentTrekker on May 12^th, 2015, 9:21am:

 
When it quits raining! I hope to ride with aikigreg Saturday. I think anyone who wants to join, probably could. I would like to ride where he usually rides.  
I think the rain is suppose to hold off until later Saturday.

How about 9am at the place I listed in the west metroplex rides thread?

Quote from BentTrekker on May 12^th, 2015, 7:40pm:

 
Bring Phantom Rider and Cruzbike Chris with you and anyone else who wants to ride. This could be the start of the West Metro ride since it was rained out Sunday. I hope it is okay for me to invite everyone.  

Okay, who wants to be there? I am in!
 
 
Quote from aikigreg on May 12^th, 2015, 10:39pm:

Quote from CruzbikeChris on May 13^th, 2015, 10:34am:

 
Have family commitments so I will be out early to ensure finishing early to keep momma happy.
 
Let's hope the weather is good and we have an enjoyable ride in the sunshine!
 

Sounds cool, but it will depend on last-minute events.

If you are interested bonzai cyclewerx has a drop and a no drop ride Saturday at 0730.  The no drop route is typically 20-30 miles and the drop usually takes on a couple different forms of 30-50 with a varying pace between 17 and 20 mph
 
Routes are listed on their website  
 
Let me know if you are interested in doing this, I will probably join them since it starts early enough for me to get a good ride in and get home early.
 
Greg - don't mean to hijack your plan, just another option if you guys are interested...I'll let the shop know if there will be any bent riders in attendance.  
 

Quote from aikigreg on May 13^th, 2015, 5:09pm:

 
its another option, folks won't hurt my feelings either...just let me know if anyone plans to ride Boznai, otherwise I may do something else.

Work smarter, not harder baby!  

New PRs from yesterday's Pedal to the Medal race.  Peak 30 minutes went from 174 to 231 watts.  Peak 30 minute speed went from 20.2 to 24.    I definitely could have gone harder, but glad I didn't.
 
Quote from aikigreg on Apr 3^rd, 2015, 7:51pm:

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With 30.5 miles yesterday, it is a personal record of over 2,000 miles of training and 66,000 feet of climbing for the year. Actually, it is the 1st year I have really trained. It does make a big difference. My best year of just riding, since I started riding almost 4 years ago, before June 1st was around 700 miles. I don't like riding on a trainer, so I spent some very miserable days riding in January, February, and March. A little snow, ice, a lot of cold and wind. Now that I know I can do it, my new goal for next year is 2,500 miles by June 1st.

Mitchell to Sioux Falls, South Dakota
partly cloudy, SSE wind @ 5-10, start 82, end 82
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/830246924
 
Today's ride was similar to yesterday's ride - flat to rolling farmland, partly cloudy skies, pleasant temperature. 74 miles done today with about 1700 ft of climbing. It was easy today. Wind was SSE again today but much lighter than yesterday's. Tomorrow we have a day off the bike so a chance to enjoy exploring Sioux Falls.

Got several PRs week before last in Chicago.  All set in the Northbrook velodrome which is smooth concrete covered by epoxy.  Smoothest surface you will ever ride on outside of perhaps a wood velodrome.  You can really tell I am not the type of rider who has power off the line.  I was speeding up in the 1 hour race - my last lap was my fastest, unlike every racer on the velodrome.  I think had the race gone a while longer, I would have jumped several places.
200M flying start - 15.348 seconds 28.98mph
1KM 29.603 seconds - 24.96MPH
1 hour TT - 23.937MPH  
40K - 1:01:38 - 24.2mph
 
Here's the link to everybody's results, if you want to see the crazy speeds some of these guys can do - especially the streamliners.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PsoRGFFAyRbVol7qUkqJ-rlQFFscX30PxE7qUgtx
96s/pubhtml#

Did 21.6 average tonight at the lake with a 20+ mph north east wind, twas fun
 
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/871252739
 
 

PR on HHH for me!  100.66mi in 5hr 56min.

Bob you could not have asked for much better weather Saturday at HHH.  There was basically no wind, and what little there was, tended to follow us around the course!

On a whim, I joined in with the Airport Ride "fast group" last Saturday...  For the "Out to the Shell Station" leg, we averaged 22 mph for the 22 miles...   never did THAT before!