Pigeon Lake Road Race 2013 (Alberta Cup) #1

Sunday May 26th, I did not finish in Cat 5. It took me 2hrs 56mins. I ended up going 80Kms because I was re routed, it was originally 63kms. I got lots of good training in so it worked out well. The total Elevation gain was 1,949 feet. My average heart rate was 174 and max 195 was. This was my first ever Alberta Cup level road race. I had been getting over a really bad sinus infection the past ten days, and felt good today. I lasted about 6kms in the main peleton and it was a big one with over 60 racers all in one huge pack. My friend and teammate Stew H was up the road so I caught up to him and from there on in we road together. I went ahead and pulled us up the hills and then he went ahead to pull me down the hills. It seemed to work really well. On our first lap we passed a bad crash and had to go really slow. On the second lap and at our 55kms mark we had to stop at the place of the bad crash. The race orginizers had to cancel the remainder of the race because they closed the road so they can get to the injured riders, I hope those injured to a good recovery. The temperature was 20 deg C. A huge thanks to all the volunteers and ERTC for putting on the race, the BBQ burgers at the end were fantastic.

Fat Tire MTB XC Race 2013 #1

Tuesday May 21st, @ Sun Ridge ski hill, I finished 4th out of 7  Results and did three laps. It was 10 kms and took me 48 mins. My average heart rate=178 Max=194. Total elevation gain 748 ft. It was 22 deg C. I was not feeling great as I have a sinus/chest infection, it was good to sweat it out, made me feel better. Thank you Sheldon S for cheering me on and providing the great video.Thanks to the guys @ Kokanee Race team Redbike and Hardcore Bikes for putting on the race.

Highlight Video from the race (3min) I am in the video at the 1:01 mark for a few seconds ripping by, LOL.

Coulee Crusier MTB XC Race 2013 @ Lethbridge (Alberta Cup) #1

Saturday May 4th, I finished 24th place out of 24 in Sport results. It took me 1hr 30mins. It was three laps long for a total of 21 Kms. The total Elevation gain was 1,604 feet. My average heart rate was 178 and max was 195. The course was a bit different this year as they added some berms and small rollers. I had been getting over the Flu/Laryngitis over the last two weeks, this is no excuse for my performance as also my legs cramped up at the finish line. I stayed in my clips for most of the race except for the second bridge over the creek and the slight up hill just after the long decent as if I fell it was a big drop to the left and into the creek. The temperature was 22 deg C. A huge thanks to Kevin N and headwinds & bert and macs source for sports and all the volunteers for putting on the race. After the race there was a learn to race clinic from 2011 National Elite MTB XC champion Matt Hadley.






Checking out the new berms pre race, pic by Stew H

 

 

 

Staying clipped in, looking ahead on the course.

 

 

 



Myself and Matt Hadley after his race clinic

May 2013 Training

Thur 30th, Road ride @ Colchester Hall for 1hr. Average heart rate =148 max =176, Total elevation gain 328 feet. kms 26. First ride on my new Trek Domane 4.5 full Carbon bike I bought from United Cycle It rides smooth, its fast, turns good, climbs great and its lite.

Wed 22nd, MTB group ride @ Queen Elizabeth to Mackinnon Ravine for 2hrs 25mins. Average heart rate =136 max =186, Elevation 1,375 ft. Kms 26

Sun 12th, MTB ride with parents @ Terwillegar to Hawrelak Park for 1hr 30mins. Average heart rate =124 max =180, Elevation 689 ft. Kms 21

Sat 11th, MTB ride @ Terwillegar to Walterdale park for 2hrs 30mins. Average heart rate =156 max =191, Total elevation gain 1,414 ft. Kms 35

Thu 9th , MTB ride @ Terwillegar Park for 1hr 34mins. Average heart rate =150 max =194, Total elevation gain 1,017 ft. Kms 20 Weight 158

Wed 8th, MTB group ride @ Queen Elizabeth to Mill Creek Ravine for 1hr 50mins. Average heart rate =141 max =178, Elevation 919 ft. Kms 16

Fri 3rd, MTB ride Pre lap Coulee Cruiser race course in Lethbridge for 38mins. Average heart rate =161 max =188, Total elevation gain 525 ft. Kms 7

Wed 1st , MTB ride @ Millwoods Ravine for 1hr 18mins. Average heart rate =129 max =172, Total elevation gain 440 ft. Kms 17