This was our second last “My First Fondo” Gran Fondo clinic, and this time our coach Victoria got us pumped up to do repeats up Spanish Bank hill at UBC. Pretty decent climb. As I’ve mentioned previously, it’s a hotbed of cyclists working on their climbing skills.
I was able to get four repeats in at a rough average of 16-17 km/hr and maintained a median heart rate of 172-177 bpm more or less. Good times. I’m feeling good about my condition! 2.5 weeks until Fondo… Telemetry below:

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