Sunday, June 23, 2013

Ironman Lake Placid Training Update: First Century Ride


My first century ride was the French Creek Iron Tour Cycling for Open Space

French Creek Iron Tour 2013

I joined a few members of the Philadelphia T3 Triathlon team to ride the 100-mile option of the French Creek Tour. I had a great time ricing this hilly but smooth & well marked course. Most riders in this ride weren't training for an Ironman so they seemed to take their time to enjoy the amazing country scenery, while our group kept a fairly good pace.

French Creek Iron Tour 2013

I did get separated from my group on the second half of the ride, since I needed to stop to pee. I ran out of water within the French Creek State Park when I came across a building with a huge sign" French Creek General Store". I parked my bike and opened the door to the building. It turned out to be a private residence! There was a naked crying baby running around. A nice woman there told me that this wasn't a store and asked me if I needed water. I had never been happier to receive a bottle of water. I went on with my ride and eventually reached an official rest stop, and eventually caught up with my group at the end.

French Creek Iron Tour 2013

French Creek Iron Tour 2013

French Creek Iron Tour 2013


100 miles didn't seem to be a big deal, as I was fine running 7-min pace for 30 minutes after the ride.

RAY SLAVINSKI: FRENCH CREEK 2013 IRON TOUR &emdash;

RAY SLAVINSKI: FRENCH CREEK 2013 IRON TOUR &emdash;

RAY SLAVINSKI: FRENCH CREEK 2013 IRON TOUR &emdash;

RAY SLAVINSKI: FRENCH CREEK 2013 IRON TOUR &emdash;

RAY SLAVINSKI: FRENCH CREEK 2013 IRON TOUR &emdash;

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