Today' Metrics 4-2-2023

 Started the day at 4,700 feet. At mile 11.5, we hit the steepest grade of the day at +4.1%. At mile 12.9 we hit our highest elevation of the day at 5,066 feet. At mile 39.7, I hit my fastest speed of the day of 32.7mph. We ended the day with 56 miles and at about where we started at 4,088 feet elevation.

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