2nd morning ride
Distance: 38.8 miles
Riders:
- Cadence Kelly
- I need leg warmers, flash dance Phil
- The carbon kid, aka Jon
- Road runner Rob
Two early starts in a row I must be mad! But again I felt awake after the first few miles. My legs felt good until the 14% edge hill where I could feel the aches of the Boston coming back. Riding uphill standing up proved to be difficult on the damp ground as the slick rear tyre kept spinning. I tried sitting for a while but I just can’t deliver the power in that position.
Our pace was varied, usually slowing for a natter, but enjoyable. I averaged over 17mph for the distance so was quite happy. I’ll be interested to see how my legs feel doing that distance after an easier week.
The chill and damp morning has got me thinking about winter training. Not sure if I should get a winter bike or slicks for mine. Also going to invest in a decent jacket.
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L'Etape du Tour 2008
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Pau to Hautacam - 8,000 riders will take on the 154-kilometre stage from Pau to the summit at Hautacam, via the east side of the Col du Tourmalet.
The Bike
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Trek Madone 5.0 (2007) - I love this bike, some would say too much with the amount of time I spend maintaining it! But if I'm going to be going 50mph down a mountain I want to know its in good shape.
