Tour of The Battenkill 2014

[Bobvin]

Nice work Dan. 4-1/2 hours in the pain cave, the cold and wet pain cave, doesn't really sound like all that much fun. But, there is a certain pride that comes with visiting the pain cave and coming out the other side. I hope the "trace mineral replacement" was tasty and enjoyed with good friends.

"To attack the pedals may be strenuous over the short
run, but is an expression of trust in one's own powers,
for with the bicycle everything depends on the self."
--Wolfgang Sachs

 

[RedSectorA]

Dan, great job! Sounds like a brutal ride, especially after being off the bike for so long!

Thanks Allen! It was brutal but I'm really happy to have done it.

 

[RedSectorA]

Nice job Dan. I want to do that one of these years, along with the Dirty Kanza.


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Thanks Doug. Oh man now I got to look over the Dirty Kanza!

 

[RedSectorA]

Nice work Dan. 4-1/2 hours in the pain cave, the cold and wet pain cave, doesn't really sound like all that much fun. But, there is a certain pride that comes with visiting the pain cave and coming out the other side. I hope the "trace mineral replacement" was tasty and enjoyed with good friends.

"To attack the pedals may be strenuous over the short
run, but is an expression of trust in one's own powers,
for with the bicycle everything depends on the self."
--Wolfgang Sachs

Thanks Bob, your comment and quote best describes what it's all about! I find myself and test my limits by doing these kinds of challenges. Funny thing I race very hilly circuits while I'm better on the flats, go figure. And indeed there was a fair bit of "Trace Mineral Replacement" which started at about 4 PM