Sunday, June 17, 2007

Stage 13 Temagami, ON to Mattawa, ON

June 14
155 km, 7 h 42 m

A cyclist has a finite amount of energy. Wind, heat, hills and road can either give energy or take it away. For instance, if the road is bad or it’s too hot, this takes energy away. If there is a tailwind or you’re rolling down hill, this gives energy.

Head winds have a double effect. They drain physical energy because of the air resistance impediment and mental energy because you are frustrated that you aren’t going as fast as you would like. Boo headwind.

The road was the bad guy today. The worst road yet. 14 km of construction and then another 15 km that needs construction. This is the Trans Canada Highway?

Picked up a staple in my rear tire and got my first flat.


Poor boy, got no money
Poor boy, got no dough
Give this poor boy pretty blue bike and
Watch this poor boy go.

1 comment:

Kevin & Sharon said...

Hey poor boy!
you are richer than you know by doing this trip!