Today was Stage Three of the Tour de France which featured a flat stage that was 237 kilometers long. (multiply times 6.1 to get miles) Yesterday's stage was only 102 miles and for the second hour of racing the average speed was 28.5 mph. That changed today.
Because it was a long stage and for a lot of good reasons, the riders never really decided to race. In fact, the second hour of "racing" only posted an average speed of 18 mph. (That is what I typically do!)
One day it's nearly 3o mph; the next it is right around 20 something. To read more on this click here to read Chris Carmichael's analysis. Chris is the guy who helped train Lance Armstrong after his bout with testicular cancer. Cool stuff, if you like cycling. I do. Tye out.
P.S. I only got in 12 miles this morning. I was sore from Sunday and Monday and had a difficult time shaking out the sore muscles. Still averaged 18 mph.
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