I took
two minutes off my 25mi
PR practicing the 40k course last night. Forgot my HR monitor so went on RPE and power. I use the HR to pace a little bit usually. I could have hit 27mph avg if I emptied the tank. But needed to stay out of the haze so I could learn the course. Easy enough course.
The one of very few cars just HAD to get in the way at the only u-turn, so Strava didn't recognize the segment. But, I wanted to hide that one anyway. Not sure what anyone would do different two weeks out anyway if they saw that ride. But it's my little secret for now. Haha. I think it is more of "only race day counts" so don't want anything up until then.