Triple Crown Breakfast

[7rider]

In California we have a series of 17 Double Centuries, 200 miles in one day. If you do three of them in a year, you get the the Triple Crown. Three of the hardest are selected each year to be stage races - they combine the time for these three rides to determine the stage race winner.

Near the end of the season there is a breakfast. First time winners (me!) are recognized, Stage race winners receive awards and people get inducted into the Hall of Fame when they have done 50 doubles.

V.

Way cool!
So, did you do 3 this year, or more? Were the 3 you did the 3 stage races? Is that where your win came from?

[Veronica]

Wow, I had no idea, people other than family, actually read the stuff I wrote.

I only did three this year. You're a triple crown winner if you do three.

I had hoped to do the stage race rides, but DNFed on the first one - Devil Mountain Double. I was signed up for the second one, Central Coast, but decided that since I DNFed on the first one, it wasn't worth spending two nights in a hotel to go to Central Coast. Terrible Two, the third stage race, was very tempting, as my in laws were here visiting. But even though it is less climbing than DMD, to me it seems like a harder ride. So I didn't even sign up.

The motorcycle is a Ninja 650 (I think.) It's not very big, as Thom just learned to ride last year. It's made his commute so much better. You can see it on our website.

Another piece of advice for the long rides - have a nutrition plan for the ride. Towards the end of a ride, I have a harder time eating. Sustain has really saved my butt, because I can always get it down.

I always ride with a heart rate monitor. It helps me stay focused. MP never uses one, she would rather go by perceived exertion. I feel like I'm a slug so I use the HR to make sure I'm working where I should be.

V.

[Bikingmomof3]

Thanks V for explaining. I should have asked rather than stay in the dark.
Do not worry about boring us! Some of us who are new to the sport need some educating and inspiration (well at least I do). I am very impressed and a huge CONGRATULATIONS on becoming a Triple Crown Winner! I bow down to you.

[Veronica]

I bow down to you.

No bowing... I honestly think anyone can work up to doing a double - if you really want to. You do have to be kind of mental, both in the crazy and disciplined way.

I'd been wanting to do it for years. And finally just decided it was time to get serious about it. See my tag line.


Must go ride now.

V.

[Bikingmomof3]

Right now I am trying to figure out how to fit in the rides I want to do next year, how to train, and my secret wish, to participate in a triathalon. Yes, I dream big.

I learn so much from everyone here and each one of you inspires me to do more, go farther, and try harder.

Again, Congratulations!!!