04/04/2009

The 100k Flyer today, for those not in the know this a cycle race of 100km from Rotorua to Taupo. I set out with the goal of a sub 3hr 20mins 100km, my actual ride time was 3hrs 17mins 57secs. I stopped for a water refill at Broadlands which was a mistake in the fact that I lost the bunch I was riding with which meant that I rode most of the Broadlands section by myself drafting of the occasional person that I caught up with or the occasional person overtaking me, (not the best idea). I also stopped just before the Taupo racetrack as I thought I had further to go than I actually did and needed to GO if you get my drift. Anyway it was very hard to get going after this stop so my elapsed time is probably going to be about 3hrs 22mins.

Still happy with the ride and time, I learned some improtant lessons which I can move on from and improve on next time around.

100km, 3hrs 17mins 57secs, Avg 30.7km/h, Max 63.5km/h. Heartrate; Avg BPM 166, 2% in FZ, 98% in PZ, KCal 3778

Official Time in 3hrs 20mins 11secs  http://res.championchip.co.nz/View.asp?id=1316&athID=4660