I have really been cranking on hills - which I've always loved. Even after really working anaerobically for much of the distance today I was still able to work well.
I put the knobbies on the Fuji today, and really appreciated the feel. They are only 30mm wide, but what a difference! I was much more confident on the gravel and mud, and was even descending on some hills at 21-23 routinely. Still a little tentative after the wipe-out a couple of days ago. Had some rough surfaces today, too, so my average was only about 14.5 mph.
I'm hoping to get a long one in this weekend, and I'm really hoping it'll be 100+ on gravel. We'll see how social/family stuff goes, and how strong I'm feeling. As I'm planning things, this will probably be my last good weekend to get anything that long. Thereafter, I'll probably get an 80 miler in the following weekend, a 40-50 miler in the week before the event. I'll scatter a few short rides in, and then the DK! I'm just working on wrapping my mind around the distance and challenge. The legs are feeling good.
Micah.
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