This weekend, I finished up the final few training sessions of the "Tour De La Reconquérir", a nickname for the final training block heading into the Unbound 200.
Saturday was a a big test, a 6 hour gravel ride with some tempo repeats to test both the legs on longer rides, as well as the nutrition plan to see how the body was intaking carbs and calories at high intensity. The ride didn't go as well as I would've hoped, but I think I pinpointed my issues and have been quick to get those resolved. The key takeaway though, is that nutrition is absolutely dialed in. Our fueling plan for pretty much every aspect of Unbound is set, and I've got back up plans for everything as the race dynamics change.
Sunday was a more calm, enjoyable ride. Heading over to some of my favorite roads in Indiana, I spent my 6 hour endurance ride over near Bloomington and Hoosier National Forest. After such a big training block, I wanted to take a route that I knew was going to be calm and quiet. Being able to take that ride to reflect on not just how far I've come in the last 3 weeks, but the last 6 months of training, was great for the soul. I think something I often lack, is just appreciating the process. I get so hyperfocused on the goal, but don't take a step back to enjoy the process. At the end of the day, I just love riding my bike, and that's why I'm doing this. Rides like I had on Sunday, remind me why I do it.
Total Time - Approximately 64 Hours
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