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  • 68 miles
  • 04:37 time
  • 14.8 pace
  • 3462 calories
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  • 2139 ft climb
  • 0 max hr
  • 0 avg hr
    • Currently 5/5 Effort.
    effort 5/5
 
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tired Carter Lake 68.16 mi 04:37 14.8mph pace

This is the longest ride I've ever done by about 30 miles. We unintentionally followed the Buff Classic route almost exactly to the 70 mile turnaround spot. It really helped me gauge my abilities and showed me what I have to look forward to on Sunday.

The last 15 miles of this was like pulling teeth. I thought every pedal stroke was going to be my last before I collapsed. But honestly, though the last 30 miles of the buff classic route beyond where we made it to look the most treacherous, I think that if I eat and drink enough along the way (which I didn't this time. The site says I burned over 3000 calories, and I probably only took in 800 during the ride and a few more hundred before.), I might have the energy to finish.

Btw, the time here is just what my speedometer counted and doesn't include pit stops or time the bike was stationary, which amounted to probably another hour or so. Too many stops if you ask me, including a 30 minute one at Carter Lake. That won't be happening during the actual ride. Need to keep the muscles warm, you know?

Oh, and note to self: wear sunscreen next time. Won't make that mistake again.

over 2 years ago

Effort
  • Currently 5/5 Effort.
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Calories
3462