Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
Yesterday’s Bike Psycho event along the Illinois river was the hottest & windiest Century ride I'll ever "enjoy."
The first 60 miles were fast, I rode the first 32 miles to the Marseilles rest stop in 1:35 minutes. I rode most of that section with KHS_Flite_1000, Bill is a strong rider capable of a 20+ mph over large distances. I knew the afternoon would be hot, so I stayed on the 100 mile route, and skipped the Matthiessen SAG stop. I began to feel the heat while passing through Ottawa on the return trip. I took long, lazy breaks at Marseilles SAG stop and the last SAG stop near Morris. Staying motivated was the biggest challenge. The body was in good operational order, but I had to fight the urge to just rest in the shade.
I got back to the car at 1:40pm. I don't know how the 200k cyclist lasted the afternoon. Yesterday was the hottest day of the year. 90f+ temps under a sunny sky began well before noon.