The unexpected happen on yesterdays Tuesday night ride. I managed to stay with group! After my poor performance on the last ride in Hulu Langat, I expected my lack of fitness to accompany me on the hills of Damansara yesterday.
This was not the case and I did some decent riding. So what went wrong in Hulu Langat? Maybe the distance before I hit the climb. The last good climb happened when I started from Bt 18 instead if Bt 14. Soon I will find out.
Btw I saw the Liège-Bastogne-Liège race. Totaly unbelieveable! These guys rode 200KM + and the last 20 Km they hit 10% gradient climb for 1500m and they can still attack! Now that is power!
30 April 2008
26 April 2008
26 April 2008 - The struggle to get back
Went for a ride alone today. My last serious ride was like 1 month ago. With just the occasional session on the trainer in between, I have lost considerable amount of fitness.
Todays ride started from Bt 14 Hulu Langat. The plan was to ride to Perez then u turn to Semenyih dam and to Bt 14. I have never ridden the last bit and according to riding mates its tough.
I started alone from Bt 14 around 7.40am. When I was nearing Bt 18 town I was passed by NSC riders and their van. I drafted the van until they decided to stop 3KM from the junction to Peres. I rode solo again but not far because riders from PCC was in front.
The faster riders went fast in to the climb and I only managed to catch up with Wong or Vong (sorry mate!)and 2 ladies. In the climbs the 3 of them smoked me! The climb felt extra long and steep for my under trained legs. They just don't have the stamina.
At the BN signboard I rested alone and decided to turn back when Arif asked to join them. I decline as I know I'm not fit.
I entered the road to Bt 14 from the dam and I know I'm in trouble. Firstly it is steep continuous climb of 2 KM. Secondly my water bottle is bone dry. The climb is exposed with little shade. I was struggling and have to stop couple of times even while using my granny ring and the lowest gear at the back.
So you can imagine my delight when the road finally points downwards and its 3 KM of normal road back to Bt 14 town.
Max speed: 52.5 KMh, Distance: 52.86KM, Time: 2h 46m, Average speed: 21.1KMh
Todays ride started from Bt 14 Hulu Langat. The plan was to ride to Perez then u turn to Semenyih dam and to Bt 14. I have never ridden the last bit and according to riding mates its tough.
I started alone from Bt 14 around 7.40am. When I was nearing Bt 18 town I was passed by NSC riders and their van. I drafted the van until they decided to stop 3KM from the junction to Peres. I rode solo again but not far because riders from PCC was in front.
The faster riders went fast in to the climb and I only managed to catch up with Wong or Vong (sorry mate!)and 2 ladies. In the climbs the 3 of them smoked me! The climb felt extra long and steep for my under trained legs. They just don't have the stamina.
At the BN signboard I rested alone and decided to turn back when Arif asked to join them. I decline as I know I'm not fit.
I entered the road to Bt 14 from the dam and I know I'm in trouble. Firstly it is steep continuous climb of 2 KM. Secondly my water bottle is bone dry. The climb is exposed with little shade. I was struggling and have to stop couple of times even while using my granny ring and the lowest gear at the back.
So you can imagine my delight when the road finally points downwards and its 3 KM of normal road back to Bt 14 town.
Max speed: 52.5 KMh, Distance: 52.86KM, Time: 2h 46m, Average speed: 21.1KMh
16 April 2008
16 April 2007
Training have started for the ride with Malakof. Monday I just spin around trying to condition my leg. Today it's interval and my legs was feeling much better than they did on Monday.
Virtual training partner!
Virtual training partner!
14 April 2008
14 April 2008
My body is aching from not cycling and lifting weights. I need a proper training time table.
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