Mountain Biking (Mini Munga) 9:09:50 [3] 204.82 km (22.4 kph) +1865m
ahr:126 max:187 weight:81.1kg shoes: Specialized Epic FSR Mthn 2014
Long day out for the 12-hour Mini Munga training ride with Brigitte.
Started with the main bunch out to Tarlton but from there riding on our own. Kept a good pace through Magaliesburg and New Thorndale, but speed dropped from the climb up Death Valley. Wind on top from Boons was also pumping, from the SW instead of the predicted NW. Long stop at the water point at Boons before setting out. Hard going to Mathopastad, but then strong tailwinds every time and again on the way home. 2nd waterpoint just before the R500. Finished strong again and a good tailwind through the Cradle.
I felt good the wholeway, got some very good time in the saddle. Knees a touch achy afterwards.