Now that I’ve started using my Garmin Edge 305HR, I’ve started becoming a real data geek. I rode the Fullerton Loop a few times last week.
Here’s an output using my Garmin edge data in Sport Tracks.
On Thursday night, I rode my rigid singlespeed.
Distance - 11.15 miles
Total Ascent - 1012 feet
Total ride time - 1:02:26
Heart Rate - 154 bpm average, 184bpm peak
Max speed - 27 mph
On Saturday morning, I rode the full suspension squishy on the loop.
Distance - 11.08 miles
Total Ascent - 1010 feet
Total ride time - 1:04:31
Heart Rate - 157bpm average, 174bpm peak
Max speed - 27.8 mph
Ok, so not only was I faster on my singlespeed (at night nonetheless), my average heart rate was lower. So does that mean I spend less energy on the singlespeed as well?
What’s even more surprising is that my max speed on my rigid bike at night is close to my max speed on my full suspension during the day.
So what’s this mean? That I’m faster and more efficent on my singlespeed? Or maybe that the Fullerton Loop just doesn’t require gears and full suspension?
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