AKB 148

My first ride with Kitano san for 3 months. My first 150 km ride in how long? And the first time to overload this year!

北野さんと3ヶ月ぶりに走った。150キロは何ヶ月ぶり？今年のファーストオーバーロード！

Kitano san and I rode out from Matsunami with the sun rising to the right. We haven’t ridden together for 3 months but we understand each other perfectly. Sharing the work on the front. Setting a steady pace. Just fast enough for a long ride. Time to chat and catch up. Time to enjoy the benefits of riding with a partner. Short bursts on the front, rests on the back.

朝日を見ながら出発。二人で走るのは3ヶ月ぶりだったけどいつも通り良いローテーション。順番に前に出て、良いペース。ちょっと話して。二人で走る時の良いところをエンジョイして。前に出て、後ろで休んで

We made it to Yahiko in no time. Both feeling good. Kitano san had a 200km brevet last weekend and has another 300km one next weekend, so he’s going good.

弥彦まで良いタイムで行けました。3月にしては二人とも良い調子。北野さんは先週200キロイベント、来週300キロイベントだそうです。さすが！

On the way back we were greeted with a super strong head wind. The kind of wind that makes you want to stop when you’re riding solo. In a pair though, the training just gets that much better. Hammer it on the front, hide on the back.

帰りはとても強い向かい風。一人だったら止まりたい位の風。でも二人だったら良いトレーニング！前で頑張って、後ろに隠れてローテーション

It took a really hard effort to get back. When I said bye to Kitano san his legs had gone. As I rode back into town, it was my turn. Classic signs. Head sagging. Mouth open. Thinking of food. Thinking of beer! Overload じょんのび！

柏崎まではとてもキツイ。別れる時北野さんの足がパンパン。そして僕の番。町に入って。いつもと同じパターン。頭が下がってしまう。口が開いてしまう。食べ物のことを考えて。ビールのことを考えて！オーバーロードじょんのび！

Usually I finish a ride wanting to ride more. I always think this is a good time to stop. However, sometimes you need to push yourself over the edge. That’s what makes you stronger. Today’s asaren was one of those rides.

Kitano san, thank you every time!

普段はもっと走りたい気分で練習が終わります。それは一番良いトレーニングだと思います。でも時々はAJもいいですね。これで強くなれるでしょうか？今日の朝練はそんなトレーニングでした。

北野さんいつもありがとうじょんのび！

A ndy, K itano, B ike, 148 km

Sunday's asaren: Yahiko loop / Teradomari loop / Minami Sabaishi loop

(148 km, 690 m climbing, 29 kmph)