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aliases: ["Long ride — 2024-06-22"]
Is A: Event
Date: "2024-06-22"
Belongs to: "[[2024-06]]"
Related to: ["[[person-luca-rossi]]"]
Tags: ["Health", "Sport"]
---
# Long ride — 2024-06-22
Solo long ride. 118km, 1463m elevation.

## Notes
- Long route going west toward Volterra and then looping back through Colle Val d'Elsa. The western hills are less traveled — felt like exploration.
- The climb from the Cecina valley up to Volterra is never easy. 8km of steady climbing in full sun. Drained a whole bottle on this one climb.
- Stopped in Volterra at the Roman amphitheater viewpoint. Even with tourists around, the setting is impressive.
- Tried a new saddle position — 3mm further back. Felt better on the long climbs, more power from the glutes. Will keep it.
- Some rough road surface on the descent toward San Gimignano. Potholes and patches — had to stay alert.
- 118km at this intensity is getting more comfortable. Normalized power 198W, and I wasn't digging deep. Fitness is in a good place.

## Follow-up
- [ ] Confirm saddle position with a bike fit session if the improvement holds over a few more rides
