Revolution3 Ride Recap

After weeks of hearing groans and receiving crazed looks from everyone to whom I'd mentioned I was going to do the Rev3 1/2 IM on June 7, I joined Dom and several of our clients on our destination ride this past Monday on the course in Quassy. This was Dom's second time on the course, but all I had to go on coming into the ride was the scary topo map on the race's web site -- the one that denoted the 7-mile climb and 4-mile climb along with the rest of the roller coaster features of the course.

It wasn't THAT bad.

OK, it wasn't all out riding, it wasn't in race conditions, it didn't have a 1.2M swim in front of it and the weather was perfect, but in truth, it is manageable. Our crew of riders all made it successfully, with three of us riding the course in just over 3 hours (not counting water, phone, bathroom or other stops). Make no mistake -- it's a hard course, but if ridden correctly (the 2nd half is easier in total than the first; spin spin spin up those long hills, zoom down the descents and attack when you can), one can emerge with energy enough for the run (which is supposed to be its own hell). I'd advise folks to save a bit for the last 2-3 miles...there are numerous rollers that can sap your energy when you think you're done. The good news is the roads are predominantly in very good shape and it should be a good ride for everyone.

Hats off to everyone that rode, avoided the snarling golden retriever, passed through 3 parades with no harm done to bikers or paraders and completed the course. Will be looking for you on June 7th!