40km - shorter and a bit sharper

went out this morning for a ride. wasnt intending to do too much but wanted to roll my legs over again after yesterday.

Wasnt sure which route i was going to take and i made a spur of the moment decision to go into Subi heading towards Kings Park, because i was trying to avoid riding into the wind. In the end it didnt matter because it just seemed to be in my face most of the ride, but it was not too strong overall which was a good thing.

Ended up not riding into KP, but went down Thomas Road to UWA and then around the nedlands foreshore area to Bethedsa. This route is a bit up and down with a couple of steeper climbs. I then came back on the same loop to UWA, went down Mts Bay Road to the Narrows (hoping for a tailing breeze which didnt happen) and then turned around (hoping for the same - but again it seemed to be against me) and rode back past UWA and then up into Subi.

The ride was mixed pace wise. In some sections i was travelling well and averaged in the high 30s, but then at other times it was a slog and i was riding in the mid 20s. When i look at my polar monitor results it is clear i need to change something to get to the next level (riding in the low 30s as an average speed). Clearly i need more KMs, and i need to do them faster. I would also benefit from losing 5-10 of the Kgs i carry. Perhaps i need to get back into the bunches and "hurt" myself a bit for a few weeks.

Having said all of that, the blessing is that i am fit and able to get out and do this kind of exercise. Perth is a great place to ride and I really have no complaints, just a higher expectation of myself.

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