Episodes 42 through 44
Friday May 22- 45.7 miles on a warm sunny day
Due to some substantial hill climbing and getting lost in an unfamiliar part of town, today’s ride actually took a few minutes longer than my earlier 50 miler. I was comfortable until about 2:45 riding time when I got GBF (generalized butt fatigue) real bad. I rode through that and felt much better after just a 5-10 minute period of suffering. Then a 5-10 minute break at just beyond the three hour mark left me refreshed for the home stretch. Later in the evening my tush is just a little tender, but not really bad.
I am now just a few miles short of 750 on the B-17
Today’s Comfort rating: 8.0
Saturday May 23- 14.7 miles on Specialized Avatar
Felt that I needed a day of recovery so I just went out for a one hour ride... just trying to enjoy the time. It was nice. Used the Avatar for a change.
Comfort: 9
Sunday May 24- 19.3 miles on Specialized Avatar
Just a social ride to breakfast with some friends with a little extra MUP riding thrown in. I have a very slight bruised feeling in the right hand sitbone area so I’m taking another easy day today. Hoping or a longish Monday ride.
Comfort: 7.5/8.0
Next weekend I've commited to a two-day mini tour (supported) with a 60 miler each day... so I'll be trying to get in some mileage early in the week and tapering off after Wednesday. I'm thinking of taking an extra saddle and riding the B-17 at least one of the two days.
Last edited by billydonn; 05-24-09 at 08:00 PM.