Today I created the hybrid of the Gladstone Route with Route 77. This comprises: riding down Somerset Rd, pass the Mushroom factory and then at the Martinborough turnoff I turn into Millars Rd, and then Masterton Rd to Martinborough, turn off at Martinbrough, pass Te Kairanga vineyards, Ata Rangi, Schubert etc, and then back via the main (back) route to Carterton.
I did this more or less non stop - with the exception of having to adjust my chain at one point, and a few "comfort" stops from drinking so much water, and stopping for about 5 minutes to eat a protein bar - which I found did energise me - after 3 hours I was beginning to feel a bit tired!
I passed (as in he was the other side of the road) the same cyclist I passed yesterday. He is super friendly, as in he gives me a big wave and smile. It's easy to reciprocate in kind. I think we are both just so pleased to see someone else on the road.
I had a bit of tail wind on the way back, which was a relief actually. My left knee feels a little sore (I think this is from the squats I did the other day as opposed to the cycling) so made sure I did a good stretch session after the ride today.
Not sure what the distance would be for this route - maybe a little less than 77km - maybe about 70km - a reckon the hill climb down Millars Rd makes up for the distance though.
Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
will you be stopping on the day for food or is it time to look at and trial techniques and type of food for consuming on the big day?
ReplyDeleteGiven its going to take me circa 7-8 hours I'll be stopping for a "picnic" that's how it was sold to me;-). And saving the party until afterwards. The Taupo Challenge website gives suggestions - but I'll trial as I increase my distances. I'm actually more worried at present about the baked bean supply:-)
ReplyDeletev.delighted to see my comments function works~!