House to hotel: Just under 150 miles
Total time riding: ~9-hours
Calories burned: ~ 9000 kcal
Ave pace: ~ 25.1 km/hr (15.666 mile/hr) with a cross wind much of the way.
Maintained a pace of 30 km/hr most of the trip.
Gear: 52/18 – I was afraid that I would be over geared on the hills and into the wind
# of near death encounters: 3
Road kill count: 2 – snake, skunk, but not me!
Other cyclists: Zero :(
Litres of Gator Aide: 6
Food: 3 avocados, 4 Cliff bars, 4 Power Gels,
Number of mechanicals: zero
Cramps: zero
Best moment: The loneliness of long distance cycling and finishing!
Worst moment: ignorant truckers
Total Cost: Priceless
Well done. That was a hot humid day. We did the Muddy Waters 100. Believe me when I say I would not have wanted another 50m. Tim T.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Way to go Dave. SS touring over those hills takes commitment - and power.
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ReplyDeleteThanks Tim: I remember my first 100 miler and the suffering that went with it. On Saturday the weather grow hotter as I pushed East against the wind, but I will never become weary of the joy sunshine brings to my spirit, mind and body.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave: The gear was slightly tall and I had to stay 'on top of it' the whole time. The hills brought a much-needed break from the monotony of an endless sky. I did not quite make it to Kansas but I felt the wonder of Dorothy in OZ when I realized the roads are paved with gold in Ontario.
For a rabbit you sure do know how to go the disdance. Absolutely awesome.
ReplyDeleteAs for comparing it to muddy waters, well that event is catered so no comparison.
Dallas "yowza" SIGURUR
Thanks Dallas: It was a little bit more challenging then Muddy H20 ;) but also lots of fun. Unfortunately, they were only serving Cliff bars, gels and water on this trip. Next year I think I will try something a little more exciting like gummy bears.
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