Tag: physical
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The Up and Down Flat Ride
Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday I went for a bike ride. When I looked at the route I thought "this looks like a nice calm, relaxed ride. It wasn’t. I rode with group 2, which is a fast group, going uphill at 20-40 km/h on certain segments. You might look at a cycling route and think…
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Hitting the Wall After a Long and Steep Climb
Reading Time: 3 minutesYesterday I expected to be quite comfortable on a ride but I wasn’t. The climb was steep, with bits that were at 17 percent according to others. You pedal, and pedal. You feel the muscles in your legs fatigue. You think, "if only I could stop for a few minutes", but you…