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Sep 23, 2017, 6:28 am

El Camino Gravel Grinder -- Palestine, TX

I did the 105 mile loop, but because of a mismarked turn, I got a bonus 7 miles on the day. (NOTE: The first mile was the ride from the motel to the start.) Overall, it was a beautiful ride, about two thirds on dirt and gravel and the rest on mostly country roads. Most of the dirt and gravel was tree lined, which kept the heat down, but the temps got in the low 90s and the humidity was pretty high. As you can see, I was out there a long time (over 10 hours), and the hills from Elkhart to the finish almost did me in. But I met some great folks and the free beer and food at the end were terrific. I'd definitely do this one again (and hopefully the temps will be a little lower).

I did the 105 mile loop, but because of a mismarked turn, I got a bonus 7 miles on the day. (NOTE: The first mile was the ride from the motel to the start.) Overall, it was a beautiful ride, about two thirds on dirt and gravel and the rest on mostly country roads. Most of the dirt and gravel was tree lined, which kept the heat down, but the temps got in the low 90s and the humidity was pretty high. As you can see, I was out there a long time (over 10 hours), and the hills from Elkhart to the finish almost did me in. But I met some great folks and the free beer and food at the end were terrific. I'd definitely do this one again (and hopefully the temps will be a little lower).
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By: CrankClanker
Started in: Palestine, TX, US
Distance: 113.6 mi
Selected: 113.6 mi
Elevation: + 6660 / - 6580 ft
Moving Time: 08:30:50
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Departed: Sep 23, 2017, 6:28 am
Starts in: Palestine, TX, US
Distance: 113.6 mi
Selected distance: 113.6 mi
Elevation: + 6660 / - 6580 ft
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Total Duration: 10:42:52
Selection Duration: 38572
Moving Time: 08:30:50
Selection Moving Time: 08:30:50
Stopped Time: 02:12:02
Calories: 7855
Max Watts:
Avg Watts: 256
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Max Speed: 38.6 mph
Avg Speed: 13.3 mph
Pace: 00:05:39
Moving Pace: 00:04:29
Max Cadence: 106 rpm
Min Cadence: 20 rpm
Avg Cadence: 80 rpm
Max HR: 166 bpm
Min HR: 89 bpm
Avg HR: 137 bpm
Heartrate zones:
Zone 2: 6 minutes
Zone 3: 1 hour 10 minutes
Zone 4: 3 hours 51 minutes
Zone 5: 3 hours 3 minutes
Zone 1: 0 minutes

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