rgaDawg's Journal, 03 March 2020

McAllister & North Trails 52 mile MTB Challenge
https://www.strava.com/routes/24188193

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52 mile MTB Challenge, San Antonio, takes me 4.5 hrs to complete, start McAllister Park 8 miles intermediate wooded trails (warmup), 12 miles uphill of Saledo Creek bike-way (push it), then 5 miles of serious elevation challenge between mile 20-25 (on chart), Eisenhower Park hills. Hit those North Hills after 20 miles without stopping. I have 27 gears and for most of that 5 miles I am in the lowest 2 gears. No one every makes it all the way up that hill, EVER. The pic doesn't really show the elevation that well. Carry bike to top peak, then connect with the paved bikeway in Eisenhower almost 60 degrees uphill for 500 yards of grueling lowest gear possible to reach the final peak. Turn around, finish out remaining 27 miles on Saledo Creek Bikeway, back to McAllister.

I did two of these in a row with a one day break between. They are about a 3,000 cal ride each. Intense Ride, and way Awesome!!! Better bring your best endurance.

Rides
https://www.strava.com/activities/3140170137
https://www.strava.com/activities/3146698357

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3575 kcal

Fat: 70.85g | Prot: 207.07g | Carb: 562.33g.   Pre-Breakfast: Espresso Coffee. Breakfast: Espresso Coffee, Whole Milk, Honey. Elevenses:  Bananas, Whey Grass-Fed, Ride Smoothie, Ride Bar, Apple Juice, Honey, Medjool Dates. Tea:  Bananas, Townsend Farms Triple Berry Blend, Blue Bonnet BCAA,  Whole Milk,  Honey, Levels Whey Grass-Fed. Dinner: Spaghetti Sauce, Brown Rice Pasta. Snacks/Other: Dave's Killer Bread 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread,  Honey,  Bananas, Whole Milk, Whey Grass-Fed. more...

4758 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Ride, 2900 cals - 4 hours and 20 minutes, Resting - 6 hours and 20 minutes, Sleeping - 9 hours, Meditation - 20 minutes, Watching TV/Computer - 4 hours. more...