Sixth Attempt:
My ride:
Everything the same as far as ride/set up. Finally warm enough for just shorts and jersey. Kept within zone, and consistent momentum drive. Felt on top of gear due to firm ground conditions, next time the rear cog could be dropped to an 18 tooth.
Trail condition:
Temp 47 degrees, Starting time 5:45 PM, Total trail surface was firmed up, and dry. Excellent conditions!
Time
12:39! cutting 1:21 off last attempt.
Comments +/-
+ Dry conditions yield excellent time and constant momentum.
- No negatives to report.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
3/10/09 NEPMTBA Rider
Fifth Attempt:
My ride:
Everything the same as far as ride/set up.
Trail condition:
Temp 40 degrees, Starting time 5:15 PM, Total trail surface was firmed up, with slime on top due to light rain.
Time
14:00!
Comments +/-
+ Back to more of a consistent time and a few seconds faster than before.
- Light Rain
My ride:
Everything the same as far as ride/set up.
Trail condition:
Temp 40 degrees, Starting time 5:15 PM, Total trail surface was firmed up, with slime on top due to light rain.
Time
14:00!
Comments +/-
+ Back to more of a consistent time and a few seconds faster than before.
- Light Rain
Saturday, March 7, 2009
3/5/09 NEPMTBA Rider
Fourth Attempt:
My ride:
Everything the same as far as ride/set up.
Trail condition:
Temp 45 degrees, Starting time 5:30 PM, Total trail surface was wet/muddy- slowed speed bad. This was the worst yet and was impossible to even steer in a straight line.
Time
17:07
Comments +/-
+ As far as positive it was a total workout to maintain balance and forward progress. Strictly about, strength, tech skill, and trying to finish.
- 2 words "QUAG-MIRE" The return rip even required attention to balance and no downhill momentum was found.
My ride:
Everything the same as far as ride/set up.
Trail condition:
Temp 45 degrees, Starting time 5:30 PM, Total trail surface was wet/muddy- slowed speed bad. This was the worst yet and was impossible to even steer in a straight line.
Time
17:07
Comments +/-
+ As far as positive it was a total workout to maintain balance and forward progress. Strictly about, strength, tech skill, and trying to finish.
- 2 words "QUAG-MIRE" The return rip even required attention to balance and no downhill momentum was found.
2/26/09 NEPMTBA Rider
Third Attempt:
My ride:
Everything the same as far as ride, with one less layer of clothing.
Trail condition:
Temp 42 degrees, Fairly nice to ride! Starting time 5:30 PM, trail surface was wet/muddy spots- slowed speed bad in places. Again this ride was a struggle to maintain speed.
Time
14:49
Comments +/-
+ Pushed hard out of zone many times, always chasing the forward progression.
- Again the trail conditions limit gains which is expected this time of year, but it is good to use it to compare to dryer ground conditions. This ride wasn't about time, but more a strength ride.
My ride:
Everything the same as far as ride, with one less layer of clothing.
Trail condition:
Temp 42 degrees, Fairly nice to ride! Starting time 5:30 PM, trail surface was wet/muddy spots- slowed speed bad in places. Again this ride was a struggle to maintain speed.
Time
14:49
Comments +/-
+ Pushed hard out of zone many times, always chasing the forward progression.
- Again the trail conditions limit gains which is expected this time of year, but it is good to use it to compare to dryer ground conditions. This ride wasn't about time, but more a strength ride.
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