37 kmph average

Asaren with Nishihiro san this morning. Tired legs from Saturday. Wet on the ground. We choose a flattish loop.

It's only 24 degrees at 5am. But the humidity is so high. I'm glad of 2 frozen bottles.

Nishihiro san has no computer today. He doesn't know he's pulling me on the flat at 40 kmph. He doesn't know he's dragging me up the Ishiji climb at 35 kmph. I'll launch from behind. Crest the top at 38 kmph.

We are making good time. Through and off. 37 kmph average.

On the power station climb I grind it up slowly. Drop one gear. Another. Another. Finally out of the saddle. Max effort. 182 HR over the top.

80 km before 7am.

Later I have a chance to ride out into the mountains. 37 degrees now. Bar Suzuoto for an ice cold grapefruit juice.

Great to see Atsushi and his family working the fields...

Sunday: rest day

Monday's training: Road (135 km)