We did ceasers head today. We had 40 miles on our legs plus yesterday's epic climb as Bob put it and I would agree. We had some hard climbs before we ever got to the Mt. We had some great down hills we did. One of the riders was taking the wrong lines into the turns and ran off the road. Didn't crash but came very close to kissing the side of the Mt. He had to stop and get himself clean up I think. At the Mt I let them take off. I rode in my zones and passed part of the group going up but o never worked outside of my power zones. I kept my heart rate in the upper 130 and lower 140s. At the top I was able to Sprint the summit. I was very please with what I leaned here this week. I never concerned myself with speed on the climbs. Just power and heart rate.
I have had a great great time. On the way home now. My legs are very tired. SB Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone ----- Reply message ----- From: "Bob Luppino" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: [COWs] OUCH!!!! Date: Sat, May 19, 2012 3:41 pm Steven, The climb of 215 to the Parkway is an epic climb and should be great training for BSG. I tried it once on a 90 degree day and had to walk a short distance. The first section of the road is interesting but the 7 mile/7% average climb from the “valley” is very tough. The descent of 276 back to Brevard is awesome; once you get past the first mile, there are no hairpin turns to worry about. Sounds like you’re having a blast and I’m just a little bit jealous. Bob From: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 7:59 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [COWs] OUCH!!!! Bob, Yesterday we did hwy 215 to the parkway did the parkway and then down hwy 276 back towards Brevard. SB Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone ----- Reply message -----From: "Bob Luppino" <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>Subject: [COWs] OUCH!!!!Date: Fri, May 18, 2012 7:42 pm Caesar’s Head is a great climb. Hopefully, you’ll get to descend Highway 178 and maybe climb Walnut Hollow on the way to SC. All are very cool roads with fun descents and plenty of climbing. From: [email protected] Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 7:38 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [COWs] OUCH!!!! Yes we did do blue ridge for about an hr. Great ride. Doing ceasers head tomorrow. Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone ----- Reply message -----From: "Bob Luppino" <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>Subject: [COWs] OUCH!!!!Date: Fri, May 18, 2012 7:27 pm Sounds really cool, Steven. Any idea what roads you were on? Did you get up to the Blue Ridge Parkway? From: [email protected] Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 7:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [COWs] OUCH!!!! Hit speeds up to 46 and cornering lasted 15 min or more. Did three of these. It was a major rush. The most fun I've ever had on a bike. Did the climb that lasted over an hr. 2100 feet. We had 30 miles of climbing before this big climb. I worked in the power zone upper EM and tempo and some SS and felt great going up. For the first time I feel like I can do BSG. IF and only if I work in the zones that I learned about this week. It's been a great experience. Tomorrow will be a lot of the same. Oh today was 65 miles and 6000 feet of climbing and for the first time I was tired at the end but could have kept going if needed. Was ready for some food. SBSent from my Verizon Wireless Phone ----- Reply message -----From: "Kinnie Pruden" <[email protected]>To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>Subject: [COWs] OUCH!!!!Date: Fri, May 18, 2012 7:07 pm Fantastic! KpSent from my iPhone On May 18, 2012, at 6:16 PM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: The wee factor applied today in the most extreme way. Great great day on my bike. SB Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone ----- Reply message -----From: "Kinnie Pruden" <[email protected]>To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>Subject: [COWs] OUCH!!!!Date: Thu, May 17, 2012 9:09 pm Sounds so cool. Can't wait for more ride reports. Also would love to hear more about what you're learning. kp From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:51 PMSubject: Re: [COWs] OUCH!!!! I'm really not sure. We did two time trails this morning up a mountain and descending drills this afternoon. They really push the speed up on these drill going down hill and cornering. Oh yesterday in a lab doing LT test. Took blood every 3 min. What fun. Tomorrow we will be on the bikes for 6 hours and one of the climbs will take over an hour. Will hit blue ridge park way tomorrow. We have had a lot of class room time too. I have learned so much already. This group is very professional. Most of the coaches hold national championships and have been there done that. Will be riding down into SC sat. Another 6 hours on the bike. Something like 14000 feet of climbing I understand. I don't know its a lot. Bob I will know roads and Mt better tomorrow. We have been getting training zones today. I'm so glad I came. Having a great time. Yes I'm tired. Getting recovery food. SB. Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone ----- Reply message -----From: "Bob Luppino" <mailto:[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>Subject: [COWs] OUCH!!!!Date: Thu, May 17, 2012 6:34 pm What roads did you ride today? From: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [COWs] OUCH!!!! Well.....I have found the hills (mountains) that's for sure. OUCH!!!! SB Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone----- Reply message -----From: "Kinnie Pruden" <[email protected]>To: <[email protected]>Subject: [COWs] WeekdayDate: Wed, May 16, 2012 9:48 amGood morning! I guess Tim is going to hang up the bike for several days after all; vacation with the wife. The nerve! :). I'm riding 85 next Tuesday (weather permitting). Would love company if anyone would care to join me. Willing to loop. 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