Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Road to CDA 06: Bike 107
Wed 4/5
Summary: Bike 107 (6 hours, 6600 ascent), ave 18 mph
Bridge of the gods loop from mt scott. Distance was increased because I explored a couple of roads in the gorge on the Washington side in hopes to come out in Skamania to avoid some more of SR 14. Both roads were big climbs for 1-2 miles, then turned to gravel. I tried biking on the gravel for 1/2 mile on the second one, but the huge logging trucks (2) coming toward me left me in a cloud of dust for about 30 seconds so I turned back.
Took 27g maltodextin every 20 minutes starting at 1 hour. Took 1 gel halfway for a little caffeine. Otherwise, only liquids. Net weight loss on the ride only 3.6 lbs so I stayed well hydrated.
Strong ride. Got to downtown Camas in the first hour. Alot of climbing to Beacon Rock, but there to the bridge, strong TT at 24-26 mph, even on the flats. Had about a 10 mph tailwind. Head wind the entire way back through the gorge. Strong up Crown point, in 39/23 whole way 10-15 mph. Heavy downpour from Crown Point to troutdale so I couldnt take much advantage of the down hill.
Took Marine drive and had a very strong.TT for 8 solid miles. Wind about 10 mph in my face mostly, and occasionally from the side the whole way and averaged 23.0 mph for the 8 miles. Then tried to beat a storm coming straight at me as I headed toward mt scott from the river, heavy head winds, 20 mph. My ave at 100 was close to 20 but by the time I finished the final 7 miles in the wind + the final 800 ft ascent to home, I dropped to 18.
The ride was strong. I tried to burn legs out by TT on Marine drive around the 90 mile mark. Still was able to climb final ascent strong and out of saddle. Its always a good ride when you reach your highest HR of the ride on the final climb (151).
Zone Summary:
Zone 1 = 37% (2:13)
Zone 2 = 31% (1:51)
Zone 3 = 19.7% (1:11)
Zone 4 = 10.3% (37')
Zones 5a/b = 1.5% (8')
*For 8 mile TT at miles 90-98: HR ave 130, max 133 (Zone 3), 23.0 mph
*Within 10 minutes of finishing, drank down 75 grams maltodextrin + 25 grams protein. 2 liters of water. (took final weight before this to get an idea of fluid losses during ride)
Summary: Bike 107 (6 hours, 6600 ascent), ave 18 mph
Bridge of the gods loop from mt scott. Distance was increased because I explored a couple of roads in the gorge on the Washington side in hopes to come out in Skamania to avoid some more of SR 14. Both roads were big climbs for 1-2 miles, then turned to gravel. I tried biking on the gravel for 1/2 mile on the second one, but the huge logging trucks (2) coming toward me left me in a cloud of dust for about 30 seconds so I turned back.
Took 27g maltodextin every 20 minutes starting at 1 hour. Took 1 gel halfway for a little caffeine. Otherwise, only liquids. Net weight loss on the ride only 3.6 lbs so I stayed well hydrated.
Strong ride. Got to downtown Camas in the first hour. Alot of climbing to Beacon Rock, but there to the bridge, strong TT at 24-26 mph, even on the flats. Had about a 10 mph tailwind. Head wind the entire way back through the gorge. Strong up Crown point, in 39/23 whole way 10-15 mph. Heavy downpour from Crown Point to troutdale so I couldnt take much advantage of the down hill.
Took Marine drive and had a very strong.TT for 8 solid miles. Wind about 10 mph in my face mostly, and occasionally from the side the whole way and averaged 23.0 mph for the 8 miles. Then tried to beat a storm coming straight at me as I headed toward mt scott from the river, heavy head winds, 20 mph. My ave at 100 was close to 20 but by the time I finished the final 7 miles in the wind + the final 800 ft ascent to home, I dropped to 18.
The ride was strong. I tried to burn legs out by TT on Marine drive around the 90 mile mark. Still was able to climb final ascent strong and out of saddle. Its always a good ride when you reach your highest HR of the ride on the final climb (151).
Zone Summary:
Zone 1 = 37% (2:13)
Zone 2 = 31% (1:51)
Zone 3 = 19.7% (1:11)
Zone 4 = 10.3% (37')
Zones 5a/b = 1.5% (8')
*For 8 mile TT at miles 90-98: HR ave 130, max 133 (Zone 3), 23.0 mph
*Within 10 minutes of finishing, drank down 75 grams maltodextrin + 25 grams protein. 2 liters of water. (took final weight before this to get an idea of fluid losses during ride)
