Quick ride on the Cervelo
I had just enough time around lunch to head out for about an hour… I did a modified out and back riding on the streets with some hills and then back along the BG trail. I’m a little nervous that my knees were feeling a little weak and sore… especially considering I’ll be doing 204 miles on Saturday! Ugh!
I am not prepared for this double century, and I have a feeling it’s going to kick my tail!
Workout:
- Type: Cycle
- Date: 07/09/2008
- Total Time: 1:06:00.00
- Average Heart rate: 133
- Max Heart rate: 157
- Distance: 19.3 miles
- Average Speed: 17.55 mph
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Quick ride on the Cervelo
July 10th, 2008 4:12 am
Karl On Sea says:
THIS Saturday? Eeek! Given that you might not be as ready as you were last year, are you thinking that maybe a sensible road bike might be the sensible option? Or a cargo bike?
July 10th, 2008 7:47 am
Brad Hefta-Gaub says:
Karl, haven’t you figured out by now that I have no sense at all?
July 10th, 2008 11:20 am
Kevin says:
Are you kidding me. A double century. That’s like 2 days on the tour. Good luck.
July 10th, 2008 12:04 pm
Brad Hefta-Gaub says:
Double century on a fixed gear bike no less!
Yes, this is stupid… But I am crazy like this.
The one “somewhat more sane” thing I plan to do is to NOT USE a bike computer. This means I will have my HRM/watch and I will just ride. If I have a computer, I will more likely then not try to maintain some average pace of aroun 19-20mph… which is what I have ridden this in the last three years… but since I know I’m under-trained I plan to just ride and let my own body be a pure guide to how fast to go.
I think this will make it enjoyable and easier on my body.
My Dad and my Daughters are driving “support” for me… so every 30-40 miles I’ll have a chance to stop and refuel and rest. I am considering having a second bike with actual gears available on the car, so that I can “switch out” if I am totally hammered late in the ride.
July 10th, 2008 2:58 pm
Karl On Sea says:
Yeah - but I notice you’ve ignored every one of my jibes over the last few weeks about doing it on the cargo bike. You might not have any sense . . . but you’re obviously not [completely] stoopid!
Have your daughters & father post your progress to twitter via a cellphone’s SMS service - this sort of event deserves live coverage.
July 11th, 2008 11:24 am
jus4me says:
OMG! Brad this is AWESOME! Best of Luck to you!! And exactly what possessed you to do such a thing! lol 204 miles!!! WOW!!I agree with Karl in the above comment, it would be great for us all to hear how you are doing along the way!!Although I don’t quite know how that works. Just be careful, and I am glad to know your dad and daughters will be driving along for support!! You WILL DO GREAT!!
~Terri