Training Log Archive: 'Bent

Assorted pre-ride, warmup, cooldown for the Summer Solstice 24.

First lap at Albion Hills during the 24hr Summer Solstice.
The course is flatter than pre-07 years.
Kept my HR at race pace, but I just can't get the big 'bent around the turns any faster. Every time we'd hit doubletrack or a climb I could take off, but had to creep through some of the tight bits.
Time approximate- I'd lost the chip at the start and it took a while to find it again.

Total aside here- 52 year old John Schlitter just finished Race Across America- 5000km solo in 11 days or so, the first recumbent to do so. He won the 50-59 age group, and was 8th overall I think. Wow!!
http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/wordpress/wp-cont...

Here's the guy who finished behind him, looking a little less comfortable:
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C • 5000 km in 11 days 2

C • Is his position fairly typi... 2

Workout #1.

Note
I did some tricky dentistry yesterday, and I could feel my neck during wide-grip pulldowns. Sure enough, I've thrown it out of whack, and am walking around with an ice-pack.

Easy commute with Bulletdog

Starting to feel how to get the core engaged and the arms more relaxed. It's a bit different on the erg.

Why I ride a recumbent. This is a pic from a solo rider doing the 5000km Race Across America.
http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/wordpress/wp-cont...
There's only one recumbent solo, currently in 8th. He's in his mid 50s, but at least he doesn't need to brace his neck.

C • Looks like something FB cou... 6

Easy ride around the Albion course with Bash, Coach LD and Goose.
Less doubletrack climbing this year, which I actually will miss.
More non-aerobic twisties that I'm pokey at.

Commute with Bulletdog on the Omega.

Short session on the paddle trainer after a late day at work.

Easy commute with the Bulletdog. Legs feel good, but I know I worked hard on the weekend.