Bicycle Diaries
30 years riding, 15 years writing
Bonking
When glycogen stores in the liver and muscles are depleted.
Starting the second lap, I had that familiar taste of metal in my mouth. I knew I would have just enough energy to finish up the lap, much less start a third one.
My body has reached the stage where I have to eat more than usual to continue riding effectively. Whatever excess body fat I had 6 months ago is all gone, time to carry some food with me.
Rode for 12.75 miles, average speed was 12.6 mph.
Charlotte, NC
Spent 10 years in Charlotte, a block away from an entrance to the McAlpine Creek Greenway.
Switched to a mountain bike from the road bikes I was accustomed to riding for 15 years.
The time spent on these trails was most appreciated.
Trek Fuel 70
