Originally Posted by Diegomayra

Wente RR Cat 5's

Second race on my docket, started conservatively and was dropped on first lap. Very taxing but fun course for my inexperienced legs. Pushed hard with 3 others (Alvin, Dino, Chris) who really were willing to work.
The heat was a factor, my legs were cramping with 15+ miles to go. I was barely managing to keep onto two wheels and out of respect I still gave a short pull, finally 7 miles from finish on last hill before the final climb I locked up with cramps while entering the standing-climb position. I managed to avert a face plant and unlock my legs (both) and fall over onto a roadside berm. After 2 minutes of spasms I found the will from somewhere to ride it out to the finish.

Very painfuland sobering, I need electrolytes!! Time to listen to my body on training rides.