I was joined by four other Team Strong Heart members today for one of the best rides of the season. There was plenty of climbing and the day was perfect for riding. We even finished with beers and bowling with our families. COOL!
Paul, Holly, Carol and Madonna rode great. Belinda started with us but went and got in a good ride on the trail. We really worked as a team and had fun taking one minute pulls. I like one minute pulls better than a rotating pace line. Each rider can set the pace where they want it and it keeps the group together. When your pull is done you go to the end, the very end. It doesn't pay to cook it, you really want to keep it together.
The last 25 had a series of climbs in it. You could really feel it coming back to Preston. When we got back to town we did one last very step pitch on the south side of town. It gave us 100. What a great ride.
What made this ride completely unique? It became a duathalon as we went bowling after the ride. Great day. Thanks for coming down you guys... that was a lot of fun! It wouldn't take much to talk me into touring Headwaters. That was way too much fun today!
Here is the route.
2 comments:
T & I stayed on the RRT because of those hills. Fillmore County Road 25 into Peterson looked nasty. T said it reminded her of biking in Switzerland. Climb up the hill, take the bend in the road and see more climbing in front of you. Discouraging. I am no King of the Mountain, so I avoid those. Also State Hwy 250 had one awesome hill, looked like it was 15% grade.
That is part of my usual ride down there. Great riding!
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