Endurance Test #4

The cyclocross race in Columbia is a wash, so I went out to the Holly Springs National Forest for another endurance test. I found a different route on my map to the Forest Service roads that will save me the trouble of having to ride too much on the shoulder of highway 30. I ended up in a development called Timber Lake and got lost for a few miles, but eventually figured things out.

I seem to have my riding position worked out for endurance rides, as I didn’t experience any discomfort issues. This afforded me the opportunity to pound the cranks, concentrate on keeping my speed high, and closely monitor my heart rate.

If the weather ever cooperates, and the ground dries, I plan to take my next endurance test out to the Clear Creek Trail for a single-track endurance test. It’s one thing to rail on gravel roads, it’s quite another to do in on single track.


Make a right turn at this sign.


Make a left turn at this sign. I made a right turn originally and got lost. By the way, it's really not that foggy. I had my camera in my jersey pocket and the lens fogged. :)


Hammering down the Forest Service roads at high speed.



The Numbers:
Trip Distance - 50.99
Trip Time - 3:55:05
Average Speed - 13.01
Max Speed - 31.28
Start Time Temp. - 56 degrees
Items consumed - Two 21 ounce bottles of Heed, Two gels