Cruising ...

Net was down over the weekend, so I couldnt post this. All this transpired on Saturday 27th of Feb


2 hrs and 10 mins was the target to be broken, and it got broken tonight by 20 mins. Today I was able to complete 5 rounds abt 50 kms in 1hr and 50 mins. The intensity was there right throughout, not taking it easy , not coasting at any time and there were times where I did some really nice sprints. Unlie last time there was no pain on the backside, this was mainly cause I kept shifting my seating position also my body is slowly getting used to long distance cycling. There was totally no pain in my knees , I guess with knees its very important to keep your legs straight and close to the frame, that way the pedal strokes are in a straight line and so more efficient transfer of power.

As I was finishing the fifth round I had exhausted all my water, and I wasnt carrying any money to buy water, else I had it in me to go for another round.
The next target is to complete 7 rounds , I dont think I can improve my speed any further , atleast in the coming weeks, it will be a gradual improvement from now. I was mostly riding in 2*6 so 3*7 is still some effort away, besides that kind of spped can only be sustained in early morning hours not in evening traffic.

So coming back to the target 7 rounds with a break in between.

First 4 rounds in abt 85 mins
a drink break for 10 mins
next 3 rounds in 65 mins

so total 165 mins thats 2 hrs and 45 mins, but frankly for starters I would ba happy to do 70 kms in 3 hrs.and from there 100 kms in under 4 hrs.
This target should be reached comfortably not an all or nothing kind of attack, I should be my senses come abck and may be enjoy a Hitchcock movie :).

Another positive thing is if the evening temperatures around Hussain Sagar remain in the region as it was today, no worries for Summer training. Got some snacks ideas from NDTV good times , so on ride snacks can be taken care of now.

As I havent blogged abt this before, today Royal Warriors , a team comprising Core Pay and Localizations guys from Oracle has reached the Semi Finals, Tomm we have the semi finals, Frankly I didnt have much expectation from this, I was never much of a cricket player and was not sure if I would be making it to the playing 11, but so far so good. May be I will put down all this in my musings blog may be I wont , this is my blog, thats my experience hehe