What a difference a day can make. Yesterday we were treated to mostly tail winds and moderate temps. Today, was an exercise in heat, headwinds, lots of climbing and general fatigue. Today’s route took us from just west of Salt Lake City, counter clockwise south to Provo. From there we jumped on Hwy 6 for the climb up to Soldier Summit and the decent through Price Canyon to Wellington. The required pace (17.6 mph) was a challenge given the constant head winds.
A special shout out the folks at Calvary Chapel in Salt Lake city. They put us up for the night, fed us an awesome meal and gave us a place to do laundry. This was a really great break from the hotel and restaurant routine!!
Day 3 Summary
Route – Magna, UT to Wellington, UT + 8 miles
Miles – 140.6
Vertical – 7150’
Average Pace – 17.6 mph
Events – None
Weather (Spanish Fork, UT) – Sunny, low 64F, high 92F, wind SSW 15 – 25 MPH
Typical Day For Shift 2
Shift 2 is responsible for riding from 4AM – 12PM every day. For those that are curious, the general schedule follows. Each day, the team is split into two groups (Flight A and Flight B), each with its own vehicle. Flights are based on rider condition and the day’s terrain. Flight makeup changes from day to day.
Morning Prep Activities - Load the vehicle, get gas & daily food supplies, eat breakfast, call riders on the road to verify sync point, drive to start.
Ride Time Responsibilities – Vehicle with 2 drivers will provide direct support. Other vehicle can rest or run errands. Need to have Instamapper tracking turned on.
Post Ride Activities – Load bikes, drive 250+ miles to night lodging, nutrition/hydration, hospital visit, blogging/posting, planning, laundry, showers, nap.
Thanks for reading,
John
No comments:
Post a Comment