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  As many of you know, I am never one to count miles and consider them
  to be largely irrelevant when it comes to defining fitness.  Hitting
  key workouts and using a computrainer effectively are in my experience
  much more precise ways to define fitness.

  In another twist on the above subject matter, I did an interesting 
  ride on the roads this past week.  I covered about 50 miles in a 
  little under 5 hours and felt pretty good about my 10mph average.

  I know what you are all thinking....50 miles in 5 hours???
  Some clues as to why mileage is not so important:
  Temperature at beginning of ride         80 degrees
  Temperature at end of ride               48 degrees
  Elevation at beginning or ride           Sea level
  Elevation at end of ride                 10,023 feet
  Lost in the clouds from 4000-6000 feet, clear thereafter
  Fuel consumption consisted of 4 water bottles with Revenge
  One Luna Bar at 8000 feet
  Heart rate                               10-20 below threshold throughout

  Mt. Haleakala in Maui served as the venue.  An amazing climb of some
  36 relentless miles.  Views of the snow-capped peaks of the Big 
  Island from the summit.  One of those epic rides....