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Originally Posted by M_Six
Back in the real world today. Did my first 30-miler. I wanted to get at least one in before the end of the year and today was the perfect day for it. Of course I check Strava and see that Mr. Tonka blew me into the weeds with a killer century ride. Nicely done, sir.   |
Good job putting a 30 mile ride under your belt Mark!
I really had no business being out there on that ride today. It was an adventure though. I hadn't ridden a road bike for more than 33 miles since October and i was struggling from miles 70 to 90. For some reason, my legs came back at the 90 mile mark and in those last 10 miles i averaged about 70 watts more than i did for the previous 30 miles. Around mile 75 i started pounding fluids and had a small tube of Pringles which may have replenished some much needed saltiness. I'm not sure what to attribute it to, but in miles 70-90, my hamstrings and quads were VERY close to cramping. I feel pretty good now. I wouldn't mind riding tomorrow even. Strange...