Penticton ~ Day 2

I arrived in Penticton, B.C. two days ago. I did a 30km steady climb yesterday.

Today was a long, hard, steep climb. 

The first bit was straight and quick, little hills. We turned on to Green Ave. and rode up a 13% grade incline for a few blocks.  

We then went downhill, turned on to Hospital Climb (6-8% grade) and went up 2km then turned around. 

Then went downhill all the way back home. We went through downtown Penticton, and cruised along at 30km/h back to our hotel. 

Penticton In Less Than A Week!

Cycling in Penticton, B.C. during Easter (Spring) Break!
Leaving April 2nd, and returning April 12, I'll be flying back.

I'll probably bike five-six times (personal and  weather depending).

Goal is to bike more than 50km (all my rides last year were 50km or less), and I should be stronger this year, so goal is for longer rides.  

The rides will be just my Papa and I, so that'll be nice to have some quality time together on our bikes.

Cycling - Spin Class

5 more weeks until spring! 

My average cadence was 88 tonight, which is great for an average.

Intervals with 6 minutes of Zone 5, 15 seconds on, 15 seconds off (Zone1). 

Then again, but for 5 minutes.

Will be cycling in Penticton, BC for my whole Easter break! That's coming up fast, only a month and a half until we leave. I fly back, to cut time and give us more time on the bike.

Cycling - Spin Class

Nailed my goal right on the spot! 

85 cadence AND I felt great after! 

This included the low cadence I had while taking a break, as well as the high cadence I kept for the intervals.

This is why I love cyclocross, it tires me out then I get hyper/good mood after!  

Definately worth it.

Cycling - Spin Class

This week, Wednesday, will be the 10th week of 17 Weeks to Spring (an annual winter spin class for my cycling).  We will be doing Zone 5 in short bursts, which will total 3 minutes by the end of the hour. Warm-up, water, and cool-down is crutial.  My average cadence goal is 85 or higher (number of pedal rotations per minute) for the night.

Current cadence record: 150 rpm (in spin ups, Jan 28, 2015)