One of my co-workers rides a recumbent bike. He's been coaching me on technique and equipment. He has done several cross-country rides and his next is to circumvent Lake Okeechobee in mid-April. He says that he has done the circuit 3 times with his fastest run at 9 hours and his longest at 12. He says that 80 miles of it is on the river bank dike at 13 to 18 mph. He also said that the winds fight you the entire way around. I have been invited, and at first I didn't think the logistics would work out. I'd have to take off work on Friday for a 13 hour drive to South Florida, ride all day on Saturday and drive back all day on Sunday. Ugh. The reward was tempting, but the cost too great.
Then I thought...I should have a pilot's license by April.. Hmm, that still may not work out since I can only fly during the day... I'll have to think about it. And follow his training regimen just in case.
Feb 9-15: Wednesday 10 miles, Friday 15 miles, Sunday 46 miles
Feb 16-22: Monday 12 miles, Wednesday 15 miles, Friday 18 miles, Sunday 45 miles
Feb 23-Mar 1: Tuesday 10 miles, Wednesday 8 miles, Friday 15 miles, Sunday 63 miles
Mar 2-8: Tuesday 12 miles, Wednesday 10 miles, Friday 8 miles, Sunday 81 miles
Mar 9-15: Tuesday 14 miles, Wednesday 12 miles, Friday 10 miles, Sunday 86 miles
Mar 16-22: Tuesday 16 miles, Wednesday 15 miles, Friday 12 miles, Sunday 92 miles
Mar 23-29: Wednesday 16 miles, Friday 14 miles, Sunday 86 miles
Mar 30-Apr 5: Wednesday 10 miles, Thursday 15 miles, Sunday 90 miles
Apr 6-12: Wednesday 10 miles, Thursday 7 miles, Sunday 115 miles
Apr 18/19: Lake Okeechobee!
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Now, where to find the time...
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That is insane.
I mean, it might be realistic during the warmer, longer days of spring and summer. But right now?
Crazy.
Yeah. I'm thinking I need to invest in a indoor trainer. *sigh*
C.R.A.Z.Y. :)
Ya know, that lake don't look so big from space.
I officially bowed out of this ride when during our weekly conference calls I found out that Florida is in the mid 70s and mostly flat. The highest point in Florida is in Georgia. No wonder he has time and inclination to train.
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