It is time again, time to hit the rev limiter and go that bit more. Time to bite on the handlebars as the head is buried, try to kick away when there is just no jump in the legs.
I think it is good to get some riding in at the other end of the spectrum. I have been keen to hit up the ACT Vets crits again, and now it has started.
I like the format at Stromlo, with about 35 minutes of racing on a less than 2 min a lap road circuit, the effort will always be pushing my threshold.
First crit back and decided to start where I finished earlier this year with B grade. With my legs into a build and no recovery I could only hope that the short sharp efforts would not be as intense as at the end of the season. This racing definitely works on my weakness's.
Well my power data showed my efforts were the same (if not a touch stronger) as my last crit but seems everyone else has dropped the pace a little. I did quite a bit of work at the front chasing breaks and leading the group and really enjoyed it. A load of riders, and no idea where I finished but around mid pack. Looking forward to next week!
Some power geek stat's
Average speed 40km/h
20min NP 336W
20min Average power 305W
Peak 10s 817W
Hopefully during the season I'll get these up ;).
