Knowing I had a long ride today, last night my wife asked me if I was going up to Lake Wilcox to ride this morning. It would be a cool morning, and makes for a hilly ride. Clearwater will be quite warm, and pan flat. It would make more sense for me to sit on the trainer in the basement. So that's what I did. Call it a Clearwater Simulation.
I played around with the gears, and consequently the effort, but turned in a three hour, zone 1-3 ride. I didn't bother with any grade changes because, well, other than the causeway, apparently there isn't even a speed bump on course. Mostly I just needed the saddle time, so it was good to get through the effort. Now I'll eat, watch some Tech football, and nap the day away. Is there a better way to spend a Saturday (racing doesn't count)?
Bike: 3 hours, zone 1-3
Using the trainer will get you ready for the flat course at Clearwater for sure! Get used to being in the aero-position and using the same muscles for most of the ride. It is scenic, crossing several bridges...at least you'll have something pretty to look at.
ReplyDeleteThe Causeway Bridge may not be a challenge to bike over, but it is fun *running* over it four times (if the course is the same).
That was pretty much my thinking, three hours in the tuck. I believe the course is the same as before, I'm hoping running the bridge that much lets me switch up which muscles are used during the run. Pan-flat for 13 miles is draining.
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