2000 up

Second day in a row to do 2000+ m climbing. Second day in a row that the heart rate doesn't really respond.

I feel I'm rested. But this is hard training. Especially in the heat. At 430 in the morning it's 17 degrees. At 8 am, it's double that, 35 degrees.

I want to put in a big block of training this week. Back off next week. So a big ride. A hard ride.

• Isonobe ~ Komura Pass ~ Ogami Dake ~ Sakurazaka Pass ~ Asahi no Sato ~ Takayanagi ~ back roads ~ Nota ~ home

Usually I finish a ride wanting to ride more. Not today. All the contact points are hurting: feet, hands, bum. The heat does that to you. Fill the bath with cold water. Jump in....

Tuesday's training: Road (145 km, 2,100 m climbing)