Not So Hot 🥵
Today it was not so hot when I went out to ride; but I’m sure it’s coming! I need to get more practice riding in the heat; and today I didn’t go out until 11:00 am. It was 76 degrees then; still not so hot by New Orleans standards.
But I’ll probably be able to put away my heater soon; and I can wait until Summer to order more hand warmers. I have only a few pairs left; but that’s enough for me to to pack along two sets for RAGBRAI. If it does get cold during RAGBRAI, I’ll be glad of them!
Meanwhile I’m working to mix it up from day to day.
Mix It Up 🥣
I’m trying to mix it up because, as I’ve read so often, you need to train at different intensities and for varying distances.
Day before yesterday, I kept the distance short; and worked at hard efforts. Yesterday, I pushed for 30 miles, but at a rather leisurely pace; and today I did another short, intense ride.
Specifically, I attempted to find the intensity of climbing a 7%-grade access ramp. Also, I kept the efforts going for more than 12 seconds! It would be nuts to think that climbs in Iowa will all be very short.
Besides, riding at the same old pace day after day is not so hot. It would get too boring; and when you mix it up, things get a lot more interesting!
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I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story.
I live in New Orleans; and retired in January 2023. More time for cycling!
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