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aliases: ["Long ride — 2024-05-11"]
Is A: Event
Date: "2024-05-11"
Belongs to: "[[2024-05]]"
Related to: ["[[person-luca-rossi]]"]
Tags: ["Health", "Sport"]
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# Long ride — 2024-05-11
Solo long ride. 115km, 823m elevation.

## Notes
- Long flat endurance ride toward the coast. Rode out to Massa Marittima via the SP73, mostly rolling with one real climb.
- Flat rides are great for working on aero position. Spent 40 minutes on the drops practicing a low, narrow arm position.
- Roads were smooth and fast — averaged 30.2 km/h, best average speed on a long ride in months.
- Stopped at a bar in Massa Marittima in the main piazza. The cathedral there is stunning and there's almost no tourists in May.
- Legs felt light and springy — the reduced climbing volume this week was a good decision. Power was consistent start to finish.
- Saw several other riders on the SP73, including a fast group doing paceline work. Almost jumped in but decided to stick to the plan.
