Friday, February 10, 2006
Road to CDA 06: Bike 104 (6400 ft ascent)
Fri 2/9
Summary: Bike 104, 6400 ft ascent, Time = 7:15
Legs slightly tired from 13 mile run last night, but stable.
Biked with Ann, Rob P and Dan W. Bridge of gods (the hard way-north off SR 14 from Washougal, probably adds about 1000 ft of climbing). Very strong winds. about 20 mph constant headwind with gusts to 40. Could only average about 12 mph out to bridge. At beacon rock, ann had to walk bike over ridge. I was blown across parking area and had to jump off my bike. Wind actually picked up Ann's bike off the ground, she had to pull it down by the seat. First time I have ever seen that! Didnt get to cascade locks until 4:10 into the ride.
At cascade locks, my pedal clip broke off. Had to bike the final 50 or so with left foot just resting on top of my speedplay pedal. Made the climbs tough (crown point and mt scott). Very strong winds on corner at Crown Point, blew my bike from center lane to right, and clipped guard rail with right foot. At mult. falls, Ann hit a rock and pinch flatted both tires at once. Need I say more?
This was a challenging ride. Felt like I was doing big ring work by mashing the final 2.5 hours. Still able to average about 14.5 up to womens forum on the way back though. Worked into highest HR zone on that one. Final 5 miles including final climb in the dark.
Zone Summary: Still predominately a zone 1 ride. Into Zone 2 for stretches against heavy winds. Into Zones 3-5c on the climbes.
Zone 1 = 74% (5:20)
Zone 2 = 13% (60')
Zone 3 = 5% (21')
Zone 4 = 2% (10')
Zone 5a = 1% (4')
Zone 5b = 1.3% (5'40")
Zone 5c = .5% (2'20")
*Feel good. Nice to have the first century in early february.
Summary: Bike 104, 6400 ft ascent, Time = 7:15
Legs slightly tired from 13 mile run last night, but stable.
Biked with Ann, Rob P and Dan W. Bridge of gods (the hard way-north off SR 14 from Washougal, probably adds about 1000 ft of climbing). Very strong winds. about 20 mph constant headwind with gusts to 40. Could only average about 12 mph out to bridge. At beacon rock, ann had to walk bike over ridge. I was blown across parking area and had to jump off my bike. Wind actually picked up Ann's bike off the ground, she had to pull it down by the seat. First time I have ever seen that! Didnt get to cascade locks until 4:10 into the ride.
At cascade locks, my pedal clip broke off. Had to bike the final 50 or so with left foot just resting on top of my speedplay pedal. Made the climbs tough (crown point and mt scott). Very strong winds on corner at Crown Point, blew my bike from center lane to right, and clipped guard rail with right foot. At mult. falls, Ann hit a rock and pinch flatted both tires at once. Need I say more?
This was a challenging ride. Felt like I was doing big ring work by mashing the final 2.5 hours. Still able to average about 14.5 up to womens forum on the way back though. Worked into highest HR zone on that one. Final 5 miles including final climb in the dark.
Zone Summary: Still predominately a zone 1 ride. Into Zone 2 for stretches against heavy winds. Into Zones 3-5c on the climbes.
Zone 1 = 74% (5:20)
Zone 2 = 13% (60')
Zone 3 = 5% (21')
Zone 4 = 2% (10')
Zone 5a = 1% (4')
Zone 5b = 1.3% (5'40")
Zone 5c = .5% (2'20")
*Feel good. Nice to have the first century in early february.
