Ride Log: 2026-005 Title: 20 mi, East to Northgate and Green Lake Date: May 3, 2026 Route & Waypoints Start: Home (Seattle) Key Landmarks: U-District → Wedgwood → Northgate → 2x Green Lake. End: Home Technical Stats (Stromer ST7) Distance: 20.2 mi Elevation: +1,032 ft / -1,026 ft Avg Speed: 14.9 mph Max Speed: 33.1 mph Avg Heart Rate: 120 bpm Calories: 1021 Environmental Conditions Temperature: 76°F Sky: Sunny Wind: Southwest / 5 mph Gear & Apparel Worn: Grey mid bike shorts, black athletic tank. Stowed/Unused: UVF 50 Grey Hoodie. Comfort Note: Ideal for a 76°F afternoon; the tank provided great ventilation during the high-output laps at Green Lake. Observations & Trials The 98th St. Wall: Hit a major energy wall on the North 98th and 17th hill climb (Max Grade 13.6%). Took a short break for a second attempt, but ended up pushing the last 20 feet to the crest. Route Logistics: Adjusted route to avoid typical congestion, transitioning from the U-District through Wedgwood before tackling Northgate's grades and finishing with consistent laps at Green Lake. Performance: Heart rate reached 139 bpm on the steep 98th St. segment.