Third ride in a row

Published on January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 by Chris Category: MTB, MTB training, Trek Fuel EX

Yesterday, was the third ride in a row. However, toward the end of the bike ride, I was starving and craving chocolate chip cookies with milk. Even though I had some almonds with me they were not enough. This means I must rebuild my fitness level again. If the weather keeps up and lets me train, I’ll be fine in a few weeks.

Riding was a bit better with the saddle angle nose increase. Nevertheless, I will investigate buying a new Fabric saddle.

Because of the muddy trails, I must wash the bike, especially for the drive train and suspension.

Today’s short ride

Published on January 29, 2019January 31, 2019 by Chris Category: MTB, MTB training, Trek Fuel EX

After all, I managed to squeeze in a short ride today about one hour and forty minutes. The way I see it If you cannot ride as long as you want to, ride more intensely. So, today’s spin was a Fartlek ride which is more intense compared to a long low heart rate one.

Another thing that was running around my mind was the tire pressure dilemma. Low-pressure for more traction or high pressure for more rolling efficiency. As you’ve seen everything is a compromise.

Things to do before the next ride:

Adjust saddle angle more nose up
Lube chain
Write down current bike setup
Try to sit a bit further back in the saddle

outside x palace
ride back home

On the mountain bike again after 30 days

Published on January 28, 2019January 30, 2019 by Chris Category: MTB, MTB training

So, I jumped on my mountain bike today after 30 days. I managed to ride for two hours and twenty minutes covering thirty kilometers. However, I realized that my fitness level dropped. My heart rate was slightly elevated going up the usual hills. The truth is I have to get back to training. I track my training by time, not distance. Which means I must train 8 to 10 hours per week.

2019 races and events of interest

Published on January 26, 2019February 8, 2019 by Chris Category: MTB, MTB race

2019 MTB races and events

February, 24 MTB Gerakas 2019 Vol. 01
March, 01 Rogue Pear Enduro – EGS 2019
March 03, Bike Expert
March, 31 10th Master BIKE MTB Open Race Chalkida
April, 07 Tihio Mountain Bike Race 2019
April, 13-14 Lesvos Enduro
April, 21 Meteora M.T.B Race “Vasilis Efstathiou “
June, 01 4th & 5th Lepanto Cross Country MTB UCI XCO C1
June, 15-23 Bike Odessy
September, 29 Kato Tithorea Race
November, 17 MTB Gerakas 2019 Vol 02

MTB Meteora race photos

Published on January 25, 2019January 30, 2019 by Chris Category: MTB, MTB race, Trek Fuel EX

Here are some photos from my first race. I’m wearing a black shirt with a blue helmet. More shots of this event can be found here.

At the starting line right before the countdown

Racing action shot
Trying to keep up

Podium shot, the largest team at the race

1st MTB race ever

Published on January 25, 2019January 30, 2019 by Chris Category: MTB, MTB race, Trek Fuel EX

This is my first ever MTB race in May 2018. I had tons of fun, got really tired at the end of the race. After this event, I got interested in training and nutrition.

Sports Cyclist

2019 MTB races and events