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Frame and Wheel emerged into a calm day with temperatures in the mid 40s and set out for a light ride to the Prout's Neck turnaround. The ride lasted 97 minutes and covered about 28 miles. During this time Frame and Wheel crossed paths with a team mate who was outbound and revised the route accordingly. The feature of this ride was the frequent sightings of other cyclists on the road. A fox that was determined to hit the beach at Prout's Neck was also spotted. Clearly, the weather has moderated enough to lure cyclists and wild canines alike out of their lairs.
Average moving speed was about 18 miles per hour and maximum speed was 28 miles per hour. Total elevation gain was 1,089 feet and maximum elevation was 158 feet. According to the elevation diagram, Frame and Wheel climbed over a rise that is 158 feet above sea level at the 2.5 mile mark on the way south. This makes sense as there is a climb about that distance from the starting point. On the way back, heading north, Frame and Wheel climbed over the same rise, just from the other direction. Frame and Wheel's elevation did not reach 158 feet above sea level and in fact remained below sea level, although the contours of the climb appear correct. GPS systems appear to be good at tracking where the trip goes, but less so at capturing accurate elevation.
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