Many people – OK, nobody, actually – ask me what my longest ride was, either in real life or virtually.
The answer is 162.89km virtually, and I rode this back on 25 February 2024 on FulGaz. They say:
“Are you up for the challenge? Located in the stunning California Alps, the “Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride®” course crosses three Sierra Nevada mountain passes, for a total of six highly categorized climbs. Included are both sides of Monitor Pass, both sides of Ebbetts Pass, and both sides of the Pacific Grade. For the first time ever, FulGaz is excited to have the complete 2024 route available to ride.”
The main difference between riding it virtually with my setup and riding it in real life is coasting. On my trainer, if I stop pedalling, I stop. Completely. So unlike real life you have to pedal up hills and then pedal down the other side, which makes it really hard work.
But at least I could stay in the Pain Cave all day avoiding family who’d come to stay.
So the stats: 162.89km, 3,973m of climbing, an average speed of 25.1km/h, taking 6 hours, 31 minutes and 40 seconds, and burning 5,880 calories. Garmin Connect thought I was overreaching…
FulGaz/adidas/Strava Graphic
