I did a relatively easy 3.5 hours on the bike this morning for a 100k (only the second time I’ve gone that distance). This time I felt really good and don’t feel wasted after the ride. Learning to take it easy is important, apparently. Even so, I still managed to do better than 31kph average for the ride. Still not sure how that happens.
After ride shower is awesome. I’ve learned that a tepid shower followed by a cool shower just does wonders for physical and emotional refreshment. Although, a long ride followed by a cool shower is not without other consequences:
Pros:
Feels awesome and lifts the spirits
Cons:
After getting out of the cool shower, my son’s underwear would probably fit me.
Yeah. C’est la guerre.