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aliases: ["Long ride — 2025-01-25"]
Is A: Event
Date: "2025-01-25"
Belongs to: "[[2025-01]]"
Related to: ["[[person-luca-rossi]]"]
Tags: ["Health", "Sport"]
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# Long ride — 2025-01-25
Solo long ride. 125km, 1419m elevation.

## Notes
- Big January ride. Pushed the distance to build endurance ahead of the spring season. Out past Montalcino and south toward Arcidosso.
- The road from Montalcino to Arcidosso follows the west flank of Monte Amiata. Rolling terrain with constant views of the mountain above.
- Ate a gel every 30 minutes from the start. No waiting until hungry — proactive fueling makes a huge difference on long rides.
- Stopped at a small cafe in Arcidosso. The town is quiet in January — mainly locals. Had a brioche and cappuccino.
- Wind picked up at km 90, gusting from the west. The last 35km home were a battle. Average speed dropped to 23 km/h.
- 125km in 4h45m. Strong ride for January. If I can maintain this consistency, spring form will be ahead of last year's.

## Follow-up
- [ ] Plan a progressive long ride schedule: 130km, 140km, 150km through Feb-March
