Jul 12, 2008, 05:23 AM PDT

Seattle to Portland (STP) 2008 - Seattle to Centralia

From: Seattle, Washington, US (Nearby rides)
To: Centralia, Washington, US (Nearby rides)
Total distance: 100 miles (1 lap)
Total time: 6 hours 13 minutes
Average speed: 16.09 mph
Total ascent: 1456 ft
Total descent: 1277 ft
Calories: 5451 [?]
 
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My fastest (and flattest) century! Except for the "The Hill" near mile 50, the ride is mostly flat, and so I managed to use the big ring (50) for most of the ride. The so-called hill averaged 7-8% gradient.

For the first 60 miles, I only averaged 15.7mph, but from mile 70 onwards, I pushed harder to reach Centralia by 1pm, exactly 7 and half hours after leaving Seattle. I did not think I was going to make it, but I finally did, and pushed the average to 16.1mph.

I started this ride early to beat the heat, and I barely managed to. By the time I reached the hotel, temperature was hovering around 90 degrees.

One more century tomorrow, from here to Portland.


See http://www.cyclogz.com/activity/720 for the second day.

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A software geek by profession, and the creator of Cyclogz.
Member since: Feb 17 2008
Lifetime miles: 6969 miles
Distance this year: 100 miles
Climbed this year: 3030 ft
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Bike: Orbea Orca (Orbea Orca 2007 bronze, Shimano Dura Ace, FSA K-Force Compact, DT Swiss RR 1450 wheel set, Specialized Alias 130 saddle, Speedplay pedals)
GPS: Garmin Edge 305
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