Sometimes I think I am way faster than I really am. I am no time-trialist nor a climber but somehow I believed I can crank up the 5.4km long 7 switchbacks at Norquay around 14 minutes. Nope. I cannot. Not even close.
I rode my 42×16 on the Kona Major One with road tires. The bike and gearing was perfect for this course.
The race Sunday felt really weird. I felt like I could continue for 10-15 more kms uphill,but somehow I could not get any faster. It was like my body had reached it’s race pace at 150bpm and was not willing to go any higher. I wish I had an HRM on me,I bet my HR was way lower than usual.
With 15:02,I placed 3rd in Masters A and would have been dead last in Cat 1/2 Open category. At least it helps me figure out my goals for next year. I like to be competitive in Cat 1/2 Open which means breaking 14 minutes. Congrats to Cody for his win and 13:04 time. No one broke 13 minutes in this century yet. I bet Cody will next year.
Sunday is the Bow80. Could be the toughest MTB race I have ever raced.
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