When I saw Stage 5 of the Tour de Zwift available in the events today I changed my mind about biking outdoors. Outside the temperature was 73 but the streets were still wet from the fog this morning. This made the decision easier.

Stage 5 Group C Group Ride took place on the Richmond Libby Hill After Party course. I’ve biked in Zwift on the Richmond course but not this exact one. My wife and I attended the UCI Worlds in Richmond. The course description said 20.7 miles with 354 feet of climbing. About 200 feet of climbing waited until the last 2 miles. I hoped it would be spread out a little more. My ride was 20.96 miles and 354 feet of climbing. The nearby Zwifters board showed 1563 and I stayed around 1200 to 1223. I managed to stay with other riders most of the ride which means the draft lightens the load some. In ZwiftPower.com results I came in at 230 out of 266 but not everyone has a profile there.

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Looking at the Golden Cheetah bike ride summary I kept the watts above my typical outside ride.

Strava data showed a number of medals earned: 4 gold, 6 silver, and 10 bronze.

Wrapping up the week I biked every day, Monday and Tuesday on the road and 5 days in Zwift. I surpassed my over mileage goal for January of 450 with 490.53 miles. The miles were not as I planned: 227.6 road miles versus my planned 300; 262.9 miles in Zwift versus 150 planned.

The week’s bike rides summary.