March 25, 2005
Good Friday - Classic 3 Gap
Temperatures in the mid 60's and abundant sunshine provided the perfect setting for this early Spring induction into riding in the mountains again. The first time each year always seems to be the hardest. James and I motored along knocking out the first and hardest half of the ride with a steady hard tempo.
My HRM data indicates I spent 35 minutes at or slightly above my Lactate Threshold. I wasn't going as fast as previous ascents because I still need to lose a half-dozen pounds to get back to race shape.
It was a great and exhilarating workout climbing over 4000 feet in 35 miles. This little challenge leaves one feeling like they really accomplished something in two hours of activity.
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