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Alpine Assault 2012

By ps - Posted on 02 April 2012

Re: This ride meeting:

Alpine Assault 2012

Status:

Finished

Time:

05:25:29

Position (Overall):

Position (Category):

Had a good ride this year. No bike problems & the weather was mild. Tried to push hard at the start and was a bit more conservative towards the end.
Pitty this race is such a long way from everywhere. Very scenic course and a rough descent that lasts for 35k. Well organized event.

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great time!

Submitted by craked on Mon, 02/04/2012 - 13:05.

Hey Paul,nice ridin dude, would have been a tough race ,too much climbing, well done

Well done mate!

Submitted by Dicko on Mon, 02/04/2012 - 13:23.

Looks like that 'limited' training is paying off.

See u at the Wombat !

Secret Training

Submitted by Brian on Mon, 02/04/2012 - 16:25.

Nice result Paul. Well done.

Second In Cat,

Submitted by GAZZA on Mon, 02/04/2012 - 16:49.

Good result Mate!

@Gazza

Submitted by ps on Mon, 02/04/2012 - 19:34.

Only two finishers and I was a fair way behind the quick guy.

@Brian, There's been no secret training, in the 30 days leading up to last years race I did 21 rides in 44:32:04 for 700.65 k. In the 30 days prior to this years race I did 8 rides in 14:06:14 for 183.20 k. The only thing missing from the Garmin stats is 7 hours on various stationary bikes in gym's. No idea what 7 hours in the gym adds up to in k's but its not 30 hours.

@Dicko, Strava doesn't lie and while the course was different in a few of the common sections I was quicker last year, should be back on the volume training bandwagon in the lead up to the Wombat though. From what I have seen of the Wombat area and trails it will be a tough day. What bike are you going to ride?

@craked, Thanks, I was pretty happy when they removed 5k from the second last climb. I like hills but 10K of uphill is a long long way when your tired.

Overall pretty happy though. I think I raced smart and got a fair result for my current fitness level. Must be something in this coaching thing, since I have been getting advice from a pro I have been on the podium two out of three marathon events. Been a bit lucky with small fields but if I follow the plan it works.