Training Log Archive: bendover

Planned this ride 2 years ago, and after on aborted attempt last year (snow!) I finally did it with Phil.

First ascent was brutal, was good to have a flattish bit to break things up, but as we climbed higher the road surface deteriorated and it was a case of 'find the Tarmac' at times. After crossing into Castille y Leon, the road surface improved immensely, but the cloud came in and it got super cold. Coffee and tortilla in Peguerinos was great, complete with a wood burning stove in the bar.

After this we had a brilliant section of open road, freshly surfaced with a tail wind. Joy! Then the big descent and climb up again to Cruz Verde, and another fast drop back to El Escorial via San Lorenzo. Amazing route! To be repeated!

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Birthday social ride in CDC with Lars. Relatively easy spinning but kept it fairly honest on the hills.

Pre-birthday long ride from Colmenar over to La Pedriza for beer #1, down to Guadalix and over the mountain to Tres Cantos for beers #2 and #3, then back home to Madrid for mini beer #4. Great day out, 14deg so shorts and no shoe covers. Belter!

C • Sorry that I missed this. D... 4

Out to Decathlon in Pozuelo to change a pair of gloves for Franchi. Took in a few hills in CDC on the way out and back.

I'm delighted that Greg, the athlete that I coach here in Madrid, has been selected for the US Elite Orienteering Squad for the upcoming season. It's well deserved - he's shown remarkable dedication over the last 12 months to improve both physically and mentally. Plenty more challenges ahead!

(If only his coach could practice what he preaches...)

C • Thanks Coach. We'll get you... 3

2d Rerun of monday's orienteering. Epic overshoot on #1!!

http://3drerun.worldofo.com/2d/index.php?idmult[]=...

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