Palomares Time Trial: Take One

Time trials consisting of a 4.50 mile climb sucks big time! Doesn't help when you're sore from the day before too. It actually hurts the whole way going up because you are at 110% effort while going sub-10 mph in some spots and because there are no moments to recover such as downhills or flats until the end. It also sucks when you're listed as the slowest rider which makes you the first rider off with 3 other riders chasing behind you. The second youngest person was twice my age, much wiser, experienced, and hardened when it comes to pain management lol. My finishing time was 21 minutes and 41 seconds. Third place...out of 4 riders lol.