This past week was the 2nd week of 3 week cycling focused block. I got in 171 miles on the bikes (122 on the road and 49 off road). Some good quality stuff too. Saturday I hit my local trails and got in 2.5 hours, 22 miles, and 3500ft. of climbing. Then Sunday I backed it up with a long road ride, 3:29, 54 miles, and again 3500ft of climbing. Suprisingly, my legs feel better than I thought they would this morning. This week is going to big on the bike again with the highlight being riding the infamous Mt. Palomar on Wednesday.
Elevation chart from Sundays ride:
Power data from Sundays ride (yellow = power, red = HR)
To get in some extra miles, and avoid traffic, I have decided to start riding to work on Fridays. Friday was my first go and it was killer. So Friday I got in two rides and changed up the routes. With the San Diego Fair in full swing and the upcoming Horse races my commute has been horrible on the way home. 40min to 1+ hour to drive 15 miles. I would much rather be riding bike past people in traffic than sitting in my truck.
#1 to work:
1:14
19.9 miles
1059 ft. of climbing
#2 heading home
1:12
18.4 miles
971 ft. of climbing.
That's it for now... back to work.
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3 comments:
that's awesome use of your time riding to work. you must feel great stepping off the bike and into the office.
Commuting, I'd only be able to do that if I'm getting ready for IronMan! I can't even fathom those climbs. I wish I had someone out hear to ride with and work on hills. Keep your eyes on the prize...a cold one.
Jameson,
Like the name change. Change is good-refreshing. Congrats on a super season so far! After my dismal (overtrained) performance at Xterra Tahoe City I took a break & have been back to mid-season base training too. How long out from your next notable race (is it Snow Valley?) will you begin to build?
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