The long ride

I swam about 2500meters on Saturday morning at 6:30 before I began my long ride. I thought it might rain, but I got lucky and it was dry the whole ride. Since I drove to the pool, I didn't get on my bike until after 8am, which meant it was going to be a long ride.

I ran into Pete at the beginning of the ride. He was heading over to ride with the WC Bike Club. He told me that Joanne scratched her cornea during the swim in Lake Placid and had to stop at multiple medical tents - I hear that is a very painful thing, particularly in the wind and sun - not sure how she finished the race, except that she is tough as nails (I know, I've raced with her before).

I made my way to Valley Forge (this first 20 mile segment puts me at the drinking fountain at Betzwood park). I knew I need to add 10 miles before I headed into Philly, so I went West first - the plan was to go 5 miles out and back before I headed into Philly. A 2 miles, it turns out the Trail was closed for construction, but I found another trail that turned out the be very hilly. It was a really nice detour however, and I helped a lost rider along the way.

The ride to the Philadelphia Art museum was mostly flat and uneventful, until I got to Kelly drive, which was newly paved, and some dude passes me, so I ride along side him just holding the pace until he cracks and begins to draft off me, so I add a wee bit more speed to see if he can hold on for another mile until I get to the Art museum (he does hang on and we wish each other well as we part).

I take a short rest at the art museum - generally a cool place to people watch.

On my way home I get a rear flat, but otherwise make it back ok - 90 miles at about 18mph average pace and feeling pretty good on a hot 90 degrees, humid day.

I did go through about 3 bottles of water, 1 bottle of sustained energy (5 scoops) w/ 1 scoop heed, 1 bottle of heed (2 scoops), 1.5 Hammer bars, 1 banana, and 2 electrolytes every 1 hour.
(I've gotta remember this stuff while it's still fresh in my brain)