Wish me luck...
09-28-07, 12:38 PM
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Wish me luck...
Going to try my first century tomorrow and have to drag my 100 kg over this course (around 13,000 ft of climbing)
09-28-07, 12:44 PM
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Wow. Good luck. Eat all you can tonight.
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09-28-07, 01:30 PM
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WOW. Good luck.
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Ouch, that looks painful. Having said that, it'll be interesting to hear about your experiences. I'm hoping to do a similar ride sometime next year, after I have built up some base miles.
09-28-07, 02:05 PM
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Luck, and carb u[p before the ride, start out well hydrated and have a blast making yourself hurt so good!
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09-28-07, 05:36 PM
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09-30-07, 06:53 PM
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Well, I survived. I rode very strongly until Unaka Mtn which is just brutal. I decided to take the 80 mile route rather than the full 107 at the third rest stop. I felt ok, but at that point, I was simply ready to get it over with and apparently 90% of the field felt the same way. Overall, I felt very good and used the Hammer Nutrition fueling plan: no breakfast, I used my first hammer gel 5 minutes before the start and then made sure that I consumed Hammer Gel, Perpetuem, and Heed in 15 minute increments throughout the ride. As best I can tell, I probably took in 1050 calories during the ride.
Stats:
Distance 78.2 miles
Ride time 4:36
Avg Speed 17.0 mph
Rest Time 13 minutes 14 seconds (about 5 minutes was spent waiting on a train to pass)
Fluids consumed 104 oz.
Avg HR 128
Max HR 167
Max Speed 56.4 mph
Ascent: 11946 ft
Start Temp: 44f
Finish Temp: 78f
Wind, light to start, gusting to 15mph by the finish
Stats:
Distance 78.2 miles
Ride time 4:36
Avg Speed 17.0 mph
Rest Time 13 minutes 14 seconds (about 5 minutes was spent waiting on a train to pass)
Fluids consumed 104 oz.
Avg HR 128
Max HR 167
Max Speed 56.4 mph
Ascent: 11946 ft
Start Temp: 44f
Finish Temp: 78f
Wind, light to start, gusting to 15mph by the finish
09-30-07, 08:51 PM
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Crazy! I just did 50 in the flats and I was tired. Sure there was plenty of wind but not 13k of climbing! Make good use of the rest stops and you should be fine.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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10-01-07, 07:21 AM
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I have take a shower to clean the wimp off. Wow.
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Wow! great ride. Looks like I need to give the trainer a good workout. I have some work to do!
Most impressive!
Most impressive!
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Holy mountain goats, dude! That's awesome. I'm training my way up to doing some ultra-hilly ultra-distance rides, and I'm always happy to see another role model in the Clyde forum.
Might I also add:
Max Speed 56.4 mph Do you need a special saddle to accommodate your balls of steel?
Might I also add:
Max Speed 56.4 mph Do you need a special saddle to accommodate your balls of steel?
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10-01-07, 01:03 PM
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Holy mountain goats, dude! That's awesome. I'm training my way up to doing some ultra-hilly ultra-distance rides, and I'm always happy to see another role model in the Clyde forum.
Might I also add:
Max Speed 56.4 mph Do you need a special saddle to accommodate your balls of steel?
Might I also add:
Max Speed 56.4 mph Do you need a special saddle to accommodate your balls of steel?
