Training Log Archive: FE

Event: Gorrick TORQ Breakout XC Endurance Series 1 of 3
 

Gorrick Breakout Torq Race 1 - 8th over 60s (4pts). First ever bike race.
Laps: 31.25, 31.27, 31.49 (45 stop), 32.30 (75 stop), 34.48 (120 cramp)
Start pace was far too fast for me, which allowed me to ride at my pace, apart from the last lap they were within 30s of the first.
Far too hot in winter tights, Helly under club top & aero road helmet.
Technique improved and was handling the obstacles by the end.
Losing time to similar riders on hilly technical area and gaining on faster twisting sections.
Just need 2 mins per lap to do 6 laps in the 3 hours! Maltiple marginal gains?

C • Well done Frank 2

Damaged/sprained same R thumb ligaments as after Bennett's fracture, that get used to tighten cable with every other gear change. Wrapped to support and compress today.

Swinley with C, 2 x Red, 1 x Blue. Last Red at race pace in 61.03 despite 60s lost on heavy fall on steep section of Deer Stalker (PB by 3 mins). R thumb swollen/tender, hope it recovers for Friday.
THR around 158, 4 beats up on winter 2yrs ago. Big confidence booster for next Friday, jusr hope I have sufficient skills to get stuck into the course.