I was not expecting to do this event when I laid out my plans for the year. I was talking to my friend, Sophia Lal, a little over a week ago and she suggested that I should do it. So, I signed up and we met at the race event and completed the 62 mile ride. I saw her and other Vulcan Tri folks and people I know from Birmingham throughout the ride. Sophia tried to talk me into riding one more climb, the Wall when we got to the turnaround point; I respectfully declined (I was intimidated by the notion of climbing "The Wall") and recognized I would be wiped out at the finish without it.
This is the elevation profile of what we rode:
I took my road bike of the Kickr Wahoo smart trainer, put a wheel on it, and adjusted the rear derailleur the day before. I decided to leave the rear rack for attaching paneers on it. I noticed I got some interesting looks where cyclists were clearly thinking, "Did you see that rear rack at a race?". I know what it took to install that rack, and I do not care to repeat it by putting it back on again later. As it runs out, I was definitely fit enough to complete it and despite my fear, there was nothing for me to fear to this ride. I would be afraid it I went further, the fear of the unknown, I reckon. The weather was beautiful and the riders were all extremely friendly and I met quite a few folks and had some great conversations along the way.
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| Hard to tell, but this was a very scenic view along a relatively level part of the ride looking into the mountains. |
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| Sophia and I at the top, turn-around point for the 62 mile ride those are not our bikes behind us. |
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| Sophia feeling jubilant and, dare I say, doubly peaceful. |
Results
 May 15, 2022: Jacksonville, ALCheaha Challenge, the toughest ride in the south 62 Mile Ride (metric century) [62.3 per Garmin] | ||
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 | Distance: | 62.3 Miles |
| Time: | 4:25:54 | |
| Heart Rate: | 116 | |
| Pace: | 14.1 mph | |
| Weather: | Scattered Clouds 73° - 786° 73% - 44% Humidity | |
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