Saturday Ride 105km

Usual Saturday group with a 32km/h (20mph) average.
I stayed with them for the whole ride. Took my place in the roll ons and it was all good fun.
There is a final sprint down passed a beach area into a headwind - about 2km.
I was at the back when the sprint started and fragmented the group. I blew past the lead riders with
about 1km to go and held to almost the end when they caught me.
That's the first time I have ever done that and it felt awesome.

No Riding Today

A huge winter storm came through Perth today so I stayed inside.
I did 20km on an exercise bike.
Hopefully, my new winter gear arrives soon and the weather won't bother me.
I have ordered full fingered gloves and waterproof jacket.

Update

Since the Champion Lakes ride I have been completing the regular Tuesday and Thursday rides and the Saturday morning with the Freo Wheelers.
I missed last Thursday  and Saturday due to weather.
Three rides or about 160km a week will have to do for a while as family and work commitments are high on the list.

This morning we went up to Kings Park and I was rewarded with two things.
1. I rode the hills at a very fast pace, even though the others were way ahead of me.
2. The city backed by the dawn light was a beautiful sight to behold.

I spotted a good secondhand Oppy on the weekend, but justed missed out on it.
I think I missed it as I am in two minds to get back on a road bike.
So to clear the mindset up I am doing up the MTB and will commute on it to work to see how it goes. I have  a spare set of pedals and crank length adjuster so it will be setup properly.
the thing is I really love the Baron and I really like to ride in a group.
Time will tell.

Champion Lakes 20km TT

A fast 4 laps with a strong headwind down the 2km backstraight.
That headwind sucked my average speed down under last year's effort.
It was still a great TT going close but not doing a PB.
I only used the top three gears for the whole course which is big plus.
With more power in the legs I will do better.
I think I am reaching a threshold speed and need to traing differently to improve further.

The big plus was the family out to see the action. It was great to see and hear them as I finished each lap.

Distance 20km
Time: 33m 34s
AvSp: 35.7km/hr

Saturday River Ride

Bike Bag setup. Also some image of how I make and use my hydration bottle.

I use the Radical Seat bags to carry my spares, pump, water, food and other bits and bobs.
they work really well. Even when they are bulgingly full they are still quite aero. I have taped a water bottle cage on the stem to see how it goes. Water in that bottle and a cordial mix in the hydration bottle that goes in the bag.

I rode to Freo with Rob. There were less than 10 riders in Group 3. Busselton ironman half marathonTriathlon was on this weekend. Road home giving about 110km. the group ride (65km) averaged 30 to 32km/h. Give or take traffic light stops.
It was a very pleasant ride but not very sociable. One rider commented to another that they did not like being behind a recumbent. "Why is that." I ask? "When I turn my head to the side you are too low to be seen." Okayyy.
I wonder if I was met so stoically by the others because of their issues with recumbents?
I am sure some to them are of the opinion that group rides are for DFs only. MTB and TT bikes are also excluded. Should I continue to persevere riding in a group?
Other than watching them just in front or using them as a hill target, I did not feel like I was keeping
good company. Is a recumbent rider's lot is a solo one I don't want to go there?
Why aren't any other RR (recumbent riders) interested in forming a group ride.
I perceive the Sunday ride to be for the old RR brigade.
I love riding recmbent and don't want to change, but how do I get into a fun, fast sociable ride.

I might try riding 10m behind the group for the whole ride and have a coffee with them at the end.
Next week I will do the usual Tuesday, Thursday  rides.
The 20km TT is on Sunday - season closer.