Maybe I will do ok in the WAM after all.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

I went out for my last long ride before WAM. I was headed straight into the wind. I had a hard time maintaining any kind of speed. I was struggling to go 12 mph. I took Juddville Road until it stopped at M-52 (18.7 miles from home). I only averaged 11.9 mph to that point.

On the way home I really gave it my all. I had the wind at my back and did not take it easy. I even got up to 20 mph on the flats at one point. I was gone a little over 3 hours, including my 3 rest stops. I managed to get my average speed up to 13.6 mph by the end of the trip. I rode 2 hours 55 minutes and did 40 miles! That's the furthest I have gone yet.

I felt pretty good when I was done. I think with the stops along the way to get energy bars, water and pee I will do ok in WAM. I am still a little nervous about the hills. I am not great on those and they take a lot out of me, but if I have to walk up some of the hills I will.

I do not need to worry about any more long days until WAM. I plan on doing half hour to an hour rides from now until WAM. I also want to get some yoga classes in. I need the stretching.

I just may survive WAM after all :-)

Since starting this blog November 21, 2008 I have ridden 1020 miles. I am very proud of myself.