We have had a couple of stand out rides on this adventure of ours; Baines Kloof Pass and riding the dirt roads through the succulent Karoo really stand out but this last ride to Strydenburg was incredible because of the average speed we achieved. The conditions were perfect – we had a wind behind us, the roads were flat and we got into such a great rhythm. We completed the 77 km in under three hours and averaged almost 28 km/hour. Speeding along on a single geared BMX for at that pace for that duration will be hard for me to ever top and I certainly will never forget it. It was exhilarating and one of the best 3 hour moments I have ever had with my Dad. We both got off the bikes with fat smiles plastered across our faces.
The thought did cross my mind while speeding along to Strydenburg whether or not, with the correct training and support during the ride, if a sub 3 94.7 would be possible? Maybe that will be my next challenge??
Fast hey
Check out some of the ride details and my heart rate results… Its mad how, although we were trucking, that my heart rate didn’t get up as high as on previous rides! Kinda shows what can be done when conditions and team work come together. It doesn’t happen often in such perfect synchronicity but when it does it stands out and is remembered. I will never forget this ride!
Riding Heart Rate Stats
Colorful Chart