148km. 2800m.
Long day. Hot day.
Longest mileage day of the tour. 5hrs15min in the saddle. 39degrees at the finish. Rode steady and held our ground.
During a late spring training ride, Partner was given a hard time for his uncut leg hair. Fortunately he came around. This morning he knocked off some accumulated growth.
I used post breakfast/pre-ride time to limber up. 5days in the saddles creates some tightness.
Method man was jamming to go this morning.
Had a long, 25km neutral roll to start. Partner and I were surprised to ride up to Method man and POW. POW was not feeling it. We called an audible on course and I decided to rip it with Method while POW stayed with Partner.
Healthy 15km/1300m climb post neutral. 3minutes in I had not seen a power reading less than 400watts. I yelled this to Method man while I sat up and waited for Partner. He and POW came by shortly. We stayed together for the next 60km until POW felt good and took off.
Partner an I did not hit the passing lane as frequently today but held strong while others faded
Partner had to save gas for post-ride interviews.
Our fallen teammate Mikey was replaced by an unknown German (Kaya) days before the start of the tour. Turns out Kaya has won this event before. Might have something to do with his power to weight.
64th Herren team today and sitting 124/700+ teams overall.
One day to go. Can smell the barn now.
nice yoga pose. namaste. glad you finally threw a geoffy picture into the mix. I hope you guys have a great finish.
ReplyDeleteAward for slickest kit?
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are meeting all your pre race goals..Congrats. Be safe coming into the "barn".
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