Yesterday was Sufferfest TINT There is no try training video.
Following on today with this
Both workouts carried out at the right intensity.
It probably shows that my fitness levels are still in good order with the possibility of improvement.
I have a final race on Sunday then will have a break with a holiday before the next race of 18 days but will continue to train and build on my CTL.
Final race of the series for 2013.
The weather was warm but very overcast with the last 5 laps of the ten with rain coming down. The track did become a bit greasy but no incidents.
A break of 6 went early but were brought back with 4 laps to go. With 3 laps to go I made a dig on Clay Hill and got a gap but even with 2 others trying tp keep away became impossible as the bunch made its usual surge to close down everything.
The last lap was a short effort to put a big effort in from the pit straight but lost momentum and position again building up for the mass sprint at the end.
Main bunch finish.
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In the middle.
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My PMC chart as below:
Training ride included a 10 mile TT effort. Strava estimated ave power 240 watts - but felt a lot harder.
The over 50s race was less crowded this week and for a change the course was run in the normal direction of clockwise. This did not cause too many dramas but the lack of the uphill section towards the finish meant for many more riders going for the sprint for 30th place and all that entails... nothing!
It is surprising how much time is spent covering the brakes because the general riding is so unpredictable.
I am riding as though I have lost a bit of 'edge' and not having that feeling of control that I had earlier on in the season.
This indicates going slightly back to the drawing board and focussing on the TLI road championship event in September as a target to peak properly.
A warm day and pleasant evening for the 7pm race Over 50s.
A large field meant that awareness was paramount as a larger number of less experienced participants were taking part.
There were a few moments where I really didn't feel safe and at one time took to the grass to avoid being severely encroached by a rider from behind and then squeezing me.
I was able to finish comfortably in the main bunch.
Race 2 is on the 11th June and as my race calendar is less congested this month , I hoping for a better more workmanlike performance.
