Gravel Worlds prep work = 155 miles in just over 8 hours. #garneau #liveyourdream #teamnuun #stayhydrated

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In preparation for Gravel Worlds, I needed to get in 8 hours on the bike. Today I rode 155 miles in 8 hours 7 minutes averaging 19.1 mph. 109 miles was on the Katy Trail, which is a crushed limestone trail. Good to get that much gravel time, the bad thing is it's all flat. I did get hills on the roads before & after the trail. I was happy how the ride went. The last 3 miles I was struggling. I know now for the race I can easily go the distance but I have to eat more.

Gettin' some gravel time in today. #garneau #liveyourdream #teamnuun #stayhydrated

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Had a good day out on the Katy Trail even though it wasn't the best conditions. Got in 110 miles and about 65 miles of that was on the trail. I even picked up some Strava KOMs for my effort.

Spinning through a hot summer evening. #garneau #liveyourdream #teamnuun #stayhydrated

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Hot, is the only way to explain it. Don't forget humid. This week it's been both. Makes getting out on the bike a little harder, but that is what makes you tough.

130 miles of saddle time today in preparation for Gravel Worlds. #garneau #liveyourdream #teamnuun #stayhydrated

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A fun day on the bike. In preparation for Gravel Worlds (http://www.gravel-worlds.com/), I need to get a couple real long rides in. I was hoping to get this ride in on my gravel bike, but I had to get a couple repairs done on it this weekend.
130 miles is the longest ride I have done so far and it was a good prep for the 150 miles that Gravel Worlds will offer. The climbing today should be similar to the race, except it will all be on gravel. I will that I had the opportunity to ride on some gravel around St. Louis, but there doesn't seem to be that option

Exploring Naperville. #garneau #liveyourdream #teamnuun #stayhydrated

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A fun ride exploring the trails around Naperville, IL. There is a good mix of city paved trails and some really nice crushed limestone paths through the forest perserves.

Spinning around the city. #garneau #liveyourdream #teamnuun #stayhydrated

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Good day to be out on the bike and getting some easy miles in. I feel that I am rested up now and need to look and prepping for Gravel Worlds in August. I need to get some long rides in on the gravel bike and work on my nutrition for the race.