I had just got my new tri kit in the mail on Friday so this was a good first test on the bike. Can a tri kit and my butt hold out for 3 hours on the bike. The answer is YES!
The tri kit was great, no real issues on the bike with it other than my butt got sore just from being on the bike for 3 hours. But honestly, no different than how I feel wearing my bike bibs. So that's great. I have something to wear in November now.
So I rode a new to me route today. I rode the Munger trail. This is a paved multi-use trail that is 70 miles long. I rode not quite halfway and turned around. It is mostly flat, except for the first 10 miles which is ALL UP HILL.
There was hardly anyone on it on the way out, but the last 15-20 miles were pretty busy on the way back. So lots of slowing down to dodge walkers, bikers, rollerbladers etc.
My training plan called for a 3 hour bike, and I wanted to go at least 62 miles so that I got my first 100km ride in. Success!
I have determined that I can't eat solid food on the bike. Its just too much work to try and chew and breathe at the same time and I am afraid I am going to choke. So gels and liquid nutrition it is I guess, which is disappointing because solid food is much more satisfying.
So solid ride, beautiful day, a new tri kit that is comfortable for long bike rides, what more could I want?
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