Thread: Anyone up for a whole lot of pain in SW Wisconsin in August?
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Old 07-16-12, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by scotjonscot
I may have to rethink the 150k after this mornings ride. Started at 9:00, rode just shy of 55 miles,(of course the last 25 was into the wind-when will I ever learn to plan the route so that the wind is at my back on the return portion?) and it about killed me! If it is this hot in August(and why wouldn't it be?) I may vary well opt for 100k instead. Then again with rest stops things may be different.
On a side note, I'm amassing everything for a 600 tricolor shimergo conversion but might not have it ready by then.
I am trying to get ready for the 100k here in flat-as-a-pancake Illinois. I decided to:
  • embrace head winds
  • hunt for hills
  • ride one gear higher
That said, I fear I may still walk up some hills. If you choose the 100k option, you will at least have company.

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