re: #162 RealityBasedSteve

For me it’s not a big deal, when I’m touring I try and keep the heart rate down below 90% of my Lactate Threshold. That way I’m working almost exclusively on a fat metabolism rather than glycogen. About the only time I really carb up is when I’m going to do a 1 day ride, like we have on Memorial Day and Labor Day here. Then I’m usually pushing a lot harder, trying for a personal best.

I’m actually looking at trying my hand at Brevet riding (Randonneuring), a series of 200, 300, 400 and 600 km rides against a fixed time limit. I may not be fast, but I’m steady.

RBS

Brevets are cool. I like all the rules about having lights and not finishing too soon.

Why stop there? RAAM, baby!