Tue & Thu Evening Winter training in SF
The Polo Field track in Golden Gate Park is a nice smooth asphalt loop that’s two thirds of a mile around. The turns are slightly banked and not too sharp, so you can go as fast as your legs and lungs will let you. No need to worry about cars, so it’s a great place to train with an iPod.
Just about every Tuesday & Thursday night for the past 2 winters I have been doing evening workouts there from about 6:00 to 7:30 PM. I have a light on my bike, which I’ll be needing starting next week, though when the moon is full I usually ride with it off.
On most winter nights I usually see 3 or 4 other cyclists out there, but sometimes on the cold or rainy nights I don’t see anyone (except the homeless guys in the arch ways).
I’ll be out there this winter too, though if the rain is heavy I may just spin indoors.
I can post more detailed workouts later, but for now through November it’s mostly just easy riding (18-20 mph) with 20-30 minutes of light tempo (22-24 mph), and maybe a few sprints.
Feel free to show up and join me, I’d really welcome the company.
Chris, aka Pizza Man