Sunday Ride Report for Mr. Beanz
 

Longest ride of my life yesterday both in distance and duration. 56 miles with 2000 feet of climbing. I admit I walked a couple of the tougher climbs, because even with all the riding and training there simply isn't a good way to emulate these types of hills where we live.

Took me 4:16, which was only 16 minutes over my goal. I rode more of the hills than I thought I might. Also hit my new max speed on a bike; I didn't look at it too long, but I definitely hit 47 MPH yesterday, and I think I went over that.

I was passed by a bunch of people (it was sort of a big group ride, 2200 people or so), and passed several on downhills. The middle 22 miles or so were relatively flat with a false flat down going out and reverse coming back.

The only point where I didn't think I'd make it was when I stopped on a hill to take a drink, and both of my thighs seized up at the same time. I didnt Id be able to walk, let alone bike. That was scary. Thankfully after a few drinks, standing still, and then walking for a minute they opened back up and let me continue.

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Great job! Must have been an organized ride. What was the name of the ride (and couldn't they find a meager 6+ miles more to make it a metric?)?

2200 riders WOW I couldn't imagine riding around that many people.

it was the bike leg of a half ironman tri

Ben,
Congrats on the great accomplishment. Just searched and found your results. That is awesome!!!

Derek

DITTO of what everyone else says. Climbing and strong mileage report. What a kick.

+1 Looked up the results as well. Great job on finishing.:thumb: Looking forward to a full report in the triathlon sub-forum.

Thanks gang, I can imagine having fun on that kind of ride if it isnt immediately proceeding a 1.2 mile swim and immediately followed by a 13.1 mile run LOL. I definitely need to work on fluid intake. The muscles seizing up was a new thing. I drank a ton of gatorade but I still think I need to increase my sodium/potassium intake.

You do did the longest ride of your life during a triathlon...WOW. Great job.

Yep, we'd trained up to 45 miles multiple times but had never done beyond that. And never so much climbing as we did Sunday either.

feet climbed >> miles ridden. nice job