After yesterday's tough day it was nice to have a downhill, fast day to build up the confidence again. It was a gradual 90 km drop all the way into Williams Lake and I definitely needed it. The day started rough, my allergies were bothering me and I still have some terrible saddle sores. There's no wimping out on the tour though so it was back in the saddle at 8:30 this morning.
I wanted to push it a little today, it was going to be a short day so why not. I was blasting down the first hill and 60 to 70km/hr and I my desire to go fast was spurred on! I kept hammering for most of the ride until the lunch stop, I finished the first 45kms in 1:15, not race pace but still pretty good after 4 straight days of riding.
The second half wasn't as fast but I pushed it as much as I could today. The difference in temp between the two towns was incredible! I was frozen to the bone this morning and dying of heat stroke this afternoon. I was happy for the easy day today and I'm looking forward to another long one tomorrow (125kms).
Training for the day
Bike- 95kms: 2hrs 55mins
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