Important Notice!
PAC Tour is rated by BICYCLING Magazine as "the toughest tour in the world". PAC Tour does not follow the flattest, smoothest or easiest route across the country. PAC Tour routes are designed to offer the best cycling routes each day between motels and points of interest. If you are looking for an easy, flat, tail wind tour across America do not sign up for PAC Tour.
"This is our most challenging PAC Tour Event..."
PAC Tour is rated by BICYCLING Magazine as "the toughest tour in the world". PAC Tour does not follow the flattest, smoothest or easiest route across the country. PAC Tour routes are designed to offer the best cycling routes each day between motels and points of interest. If you are looking for an easy, flat, tail wind tour across America do not sign up for PAC Tour.
That's a quote taken directly from the PAC tour website www.pactour.com
I received my travel credentials today from PAC Tour for the Eastern Mountains. Keeping the above quote in mind, this is what they say in the cover letter about Eastern Mountains:
I received my travel credentials today from PAC Tour for the Eastern Mountains. Keeping the above quote in mind, this is what they say in the cover letter about Eastern Mountains:
"This is our most challenging PAC Tour Event..."
So, by my estimation, i have signed up for the most challenging tour with the toughest tour company. Am I nuts or what?
This past week I had my VO2 and Lactic Acid Threshold tested at WSU. The test quickly revealed that i was over training. Apparently my LA spiked at a relatively low Heart Rate. When your LA peaks, your blood can no longer absorb oxygen efficiently. Wow. I had NO idea. The PhD Dr. Guy who is following me ordered me to back off my cycling for a couple of weeks. I need to keep my heart rate below my LA Threshold and pick up my cadence, and ride no more than 3-4 times per week. He promises me that this recovery period will lead to a stronger and better cyclist in the long run.
This coming week i am going back to the lab for a controlled Time Trial test and again check the VO2 and LA. Since this study is being conducted as part of a Graduate Student class at the University, they are going to come up with a suggested training plan for me based on my goal of "riding the most challenging tour with the toughest tour company".
Oh, i have ridden with PAC tour before, so its not all scary...i highly recommend them!
This past week I had my VO2 and Lactic Acid Threshold tested at WSU. The test quickly revealed that i was over training. Apparently my LA spiked at a relatively low Heart Rate. When your LA peaks, your blood can no longer absorb oxygen efficiently. Wow. I had NO idea. The PhD Dr. Guy who is following me ordered me to back off my cycling for a couple of weeks. I need to keep my heart rate below my LA Threshold and pick up my cadence, and ride no more than 3-4 times per week. He promises me that this recovery period will lead to a stronger and better cyclist in the long run.
This coming week i am going back to the lab for a controlled Time Trial test and again check the VO2 and LA. Since this study is being conducted as part of a Graduate Student class at the University, they are going to come up with a suggested training plan for me based on my goal of "riding the most challenging tour with the toughest tour company".
Oh, i have ridden with PAC tour before, so its not all scary...i highly recommend them!
"Believing in yourself is paramount to success"
-Ben Crenshaw, Pro Golfer
-Ben Crenshaw, Pro Golfer
I love your training and testing... may others gain from your results. I like the quotes on your blog too.
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