Rosarito to Ensenada - CycleTour


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Rosarito, Baja California
Mexico
Rosarito Ensenada S.A. de C.V.
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 10h 00m
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Unfortunately, I planned this one a little late, so pre-race routine meant going to Vons at 7AM and eating in the car as I drove to Mexico. I did get a good night sleep the 2 nights before though.
Event warmup:

Cycle to the start which was insanely crowded, find my own little spot, and do a couple stretches. It was not easy to find room to actually go for a little ride and stretch.
Bike
  • 2h 58m
  • 50 miles
  • 16.85 mile/hr
Comments:

I felt amazingly good at the start of the hill which was 25 mi. in. I charged the hill and passed hundreds. I was only passed by 2 others. From there on I picked up the pace a lot and charged.

I think I was timid at the start which is why I started further back in the pack at a slower pace.


What would you do differently?:

I would start further up in the pack and try and set a fast pace from the beginning. I would go for a warmup.
Post race
Warm down:

Walk the bike a little, and drink beer.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Mentally, I wasnt sure of myself at the start.

Event comments:

Very fun race. Beautiful location. Lots of characters to ride with. Too crowded.




Last updated: 2006-09-26 12:00 AM
Biking
02:58:00 | 50 miles | 16.85 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: One major hill that is 2 mi. long at 7.75% grade, but its actually about 2 back to back hills with flats in between. "El Tigre" is followed by a nice 5 mi. downhill. The rest is rolling hills along the beach which is beautiful.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4