I'm in Globe AZ now (6/12/07) bit their internet is not letting any one upload pictures, so please check this post tomorrow for pictures - maybe it will work in Springerville AZ.
Today was 149 miles from Gila Ben AZ to Globe AZ. We had about 6000 feet of climbing and got up to 4260 feet. At least it was a little cooler up there. What a difference a say makes. I felt very good. Eric and I started in separate groups. Eric was up ahead and I did just whatever my legs felt like without making a lot of lactic acid. I then caught him at the 80 mile lunch stop. And we rode the remaining 70 miles together where all the climbing was. I would usually do better than Eric up the climbs the slow and wait so we could descend together and regroup. The climbing was with a tail wind so there was no real air movement around us when we were climbing. We had an 800 foot tunnel to get through. I though it would be cooler inside than it was.
Tomorrow it is 11,ooo feet climbing. We get up to 9,200 feet and it will be cooler. More like home. Check back for pictures tomorrow.
Today was 149 miles from Gila Ben AZ to Globe AZ. We had about 6000 feet of climbing and got up to 4260 feet. At least it was a little cooler up there. What a difference a say makes. I felt very good. Eric and I started in separate groups. Eric was up ahead and I did just whatever my legs felt like without making a lot of lactic acid. I then caught him at the 80 mile lunch stop. And we rode the remaining 70 miles together where all the climbing was. I would usually do better than Eric up the climbs the slow and wait so we could descend together and regroup. The climbing was with a tail wind so there was no real air movement around us when we were climbing. We had an 800 foot tunnel to get through. I though it would be cooler inside than it was.
Tomorrow it is 11,ooo feet climbing. We get up to 9,200 feet and it will be cooler. More like home. Check back for pictures tomorrow.
1 comment:
Good job getting through the heat. It sounds like it is worse than Platteville and Washington state.
I know day 2 is a good transition day for you and will look forward to strong riding as each day passes. It sounds like a great trip!! Please keep up the postings, they are great to read.
I'm glad you finally realized all the credit you need to give Robin.
Say Hi to Eric.
Paul
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