This is a sequel to the HITTING THE WALL blog posted July 3rd when it was 92 degrees up here. I had decided I would try that ride again under better conditions to see if old Father Time really is grabbing me by the tail and slowing me down.
Although I didn’t get started this morning till 9:30 it was much cooler. I drank half of a Dr. Pepper with an oat bran muffin and hit the road. From just where the downhill begins to highway 12 is 8 miles. It took 20 minutes to coast down. After a brief stop in the park watching some kids practice baseball I ate half a Big Hunk and started back up. I kept my cadence up concentrating on lift rather than push and I knew I was making good time. My goal has always been to make the 8 miles in an hour. I made it this morning in a little over 56 minutes which may be a PR – certainly my fastest time in recent years. Who needs Powerbars when you have Big Hunks?
Anyone who likes Dr Pepper and Big Hunks is okay by me!!
ReplyDeleteDr. Pepper and Big Hunks -- pack nutritional punch. It's a wonder he has teeth! KW
ReplyDeleteI have loved both for a very long time! Mike do you eat "Look" bars too?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the personal record, Dad. I wouldn't be surprised if that is an all time record. How often do you see someone climbing Gilbert grade on a bike?
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