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aliases: ["Long ride — 2024-07-06"]
Is A: Event
Date: "2024-07-06"
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Related to: ["[[person-luca-rossi]]"]
Tags: ["Health", "Sport"]
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# Long ride — 2024-07-06
Solo long ride. 85km, 1795m elevation.

## Notes
- Mountain ride to escape the valley heat. Headed to Monte Amiata via the north side from Castiglione d'Orcia. The forest roads are 10°C cooler.
- The main climb is 22km with a few false flats. Stayed in Z3, around 240W average. Cadence was low on the steeper sections — 65 rpm.
- Summit temperature was 19°C while the valley was 36°C. Like riding into a different season.
- Long, fast descent on the east side through Abbadia San Salvatore. Fresh tarmac made it a joy — reached 68 km/h on the straight section.
- Stopped at a rifugio for a panino with prosciutto and a Coca-Cola. Nothing tastes better after a big climb.
- Only 85km but nearly 1800m of climbing. Moving time 3h40m. This route is all about the vertical, not the distance.
