Did a training ride to prep for the Gran Fondo Leavenworth (mostly just to make sure I’m actually capable of doing it) and had some fun and also didn’t die. I rode 54.6mi and ~4800ft vertical total but recorded to and from my house to meetup spot separate from the ride.
The route had lots of vert and was longer than the LW gran Fondo so I figured if I could do this, I could do that. I made it, though I had some leg cramping due to not hydrating enough. But give me a break, it was pissing rain the whole time and when you’re soaking wet it’s hard to remember that you need to drink water not just absorb it through your skin.
Anyway was a terrible time and I’d do it again! And the Rockhopper cleans up real nice when I take it out of Commuter Mode! And I’m absolutely loving the Surly Truck Stop bar I installed last night!
by 8ringer