Riding through the woods as fast as you can shows the inner child you thought was lost forever.47.6 MPH
That was my top speed, today.
Heading toward Eagle River from Ahmeek, Pat took off in a mad sprint down a hill and I chased after him. We reached almost 40 mph and I joked with Pat about his sprint. He told me that he had to try to reach 40 mph after watching those guys in the Tour de France doing 50 mph. It wasn't until later in our ride that we rode a great hill with new, smooth pavement heading toward Lake Linden that we hit 47 mph. It was incredible.
The three of us, Jerry being the third, shifted into our hardest gears to make the most of the hill, but we had no idea what was going to happen. Pat rode by me and I pedaled a bit to chase after him. Then, we all tucked low to lessen the wind resistance and let the bikes take over. We were not drafting. Midway through the hill, I looked at my computer, then I had to look at it again, and again. I couldn't believe it - 47 mph! I have never gone that fast before, not even descending into Copper Harbor.
As usual, it was a hard effort road ride. I was riding with two guys who are in better shape than I, and who can climb hills with much more ease, even into the hard headwind we had. With the exception of the hill climbs, we traveled anywhere from 20 to 30 mph.
The important thing is that I do feel good about this ride. I was out for three hours and I've found that road riding can be quite beneficial to my mountain bike racing.
Pat is picking me up this evening to head to Michigan Tech to help with the kids' ride, so I'll get a chance to spin down and loosen my legs up, along with putting more time and miles on for my weekly goal.
Tomorrow, I fully intend to ride Churning Rapids, again, but I think I'll switch it up without pushing it too much. That will take some planning because there really is no easy route in the Keweenaw, unless you ride certain trails at Tech.
Thursday, I won't ride, because I have a long shift at the hospital, and it will be wise to take a day off before my 12-hour race. Friday, I've decided to do a light ride, because I won't race well after two days off. I would feel heavy and lazy. I have a short day on Friday, so I might just commute to work. We'll see what the weather blows my way.
47.6 mph . . . wow!
Heading toward Eagle River from Ahmeek, Pat took off in a mad sprint down a hill and I chased after him. We reached almost 40 mph and I joked with Pat about his sprint. He told me that he had to try to reach 40 mph after watching those guys in the Tour de France doing 50 mph. It wasn't until later in our ride that we rode a great hill with new, smooth pavement heading toward Lake Linden that we hit 47 mph. It was incredible.
The three of us, Jerry being the third, shifted into our hardest gears to make the most of the hill, but we had no idea what was going to happen. Pat rode by me and I pedaled a bit to chase after him. Then, we all tucked low to lessen the wind resistance and let the bikes take over. We were not drafting. Midway through the hill, I looked at my computer, then I had to look at it again, and again. I couldn't believe it - 47 mph! I have never gone that fast before, not even descending into Copper Harbor.
As usual, it was a hard effort road ride. I was riding with two guys who are in better shape than I, and who can climb hills with much more ease, even into the hard headwind we had. With the exception of the hill climbs, we traveled anywhere from 20 to 30 mph.
The important thing is that I do feel good about this ride. I was out for three hours and I've found that road riding can be quite beneficial to my mountain bike racing.
Pat is picking me up this evening to head to Michigan Tech to help with the kids' ride, so I'll get a chance to spin down and loosen my legs up, along with putting more time and miles on for my weekly goal.
Tomorrow, I fully intend to ride Churning Rapids, again, but I think I'll switch it up without pushing it too much. That will take some planning because there really is no easy route in the Keweenaw, unless you ride certain trails at Tech.
Thursday, I won't ride, because I have a long shift at the hospital, and it will be wise to take a day off before my 12-hour race. Friday, I've decided to do a light ride, because I won't race well after two days off. I would feel heavy and lazy. I have a short day on Friday, so I might just commute to work. We'll see what the weather blows my way.
47.6 mph . . . wow!
posted by Di at
1:45 PM
2 Comments:
Wahoo! Impressive & scary speed! :) I defintely have a love/hate relationship with that feeling. I always think of what could go wrong with the bike in those moments! Do you have a bona fide road bike for these excusions?
WOW! I thought I did well at 38 mph! YOU WIN!! sweet! hey, tell pat and jen I say hello!!
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