Peach Pedal

My goal for this ride was being self sufficient, stay within my abilities and average 18 mph.
For once I accomplished all of my goals. I had 40 oz of Gleukos (which is my preferred sports drink) in my Camelbak and two water bottles.
I also eat one power bar and one gel shot, which according the “guru” David was not enough calories. I will try to do one gel per hour
on my next ride.
Like Jimmy and Peter I ended up riding almost all of the ride on my own. The first half of the ride was pretty fast with some hills the second
half was tough going, especially from miles 30 - 40, with lots of rolling hills each one slightly higher than the last. I couldn’t get my rmps up and
felt like I lost some leg strength. I had to refuel at rest stop #6, so I had drank all of the 40 oz and some water through the first 50 miles which
was good for me. I was able to pick up the pace for the last 10 miles and finished with and 18.0 average and a 3:22 time.
Ave HR 153, Max HR 171
HH100: This time would get me to Hell’s Gate around 10:30 - well before the cut off. A 6 hour HH100? Not yet. I need to get this average up to around 18.5.