Met up with Bill at Raccoon Mtn for another bike climb.  We took it easy.   I waited for Bill and just made the east overlook in 39 min.  (31+ is PR). 

It was not as hard an effort as previous climbs.  Was a little tired from doing sets of hexbar 200 lb deadlifts in the gym last night among other things.  

Raccoon Mtn bike climb - 12.73 miles round trip

Avg HR - 139

Max HR - 176

HR over 170 - 3:11

HR definitely coming down as compared with previous climbs.   

Looks like rain on Tues, so may have to go out Wed morning. 

I was going to take the boat into Chattanooga to have lunch with a friend, but noticed my voltage meter a bit low (+12.1 vs normal +13.7). With a new alternator, this was worrying, so I cancelled.  Looking at the engine, I noticed the hot lead had completely broken off the alternator.  Whew.  Glad I saw it in time and did a quick temporary repair.  It's working now.  Lesson of the story, watch your gauges!

Bill M. at the East Overlook.