Thanks for the link! This might be of interest also: https://www.strava.com/...16688?filter=overall

I noticed that Mike has the KOM for the return leg but is 3min down on the overall. Guess the wind wasn't too bad for those who started earlier. Jadon Jaeger's 387W average is astounding at that altitude.

You mentioned that it was hotter than expected, but it was cooler than it had been on prior days.

https://www.usacycling.org/article/three-records-fall-during-first-day-of-masters-road


Three records were set.


Apologies to Kevin for underestimating his record, I knew he had beaten the 50 min mark but didn't realize he had smashed it by more than 30 secs and that Dan's time wasn't a record.


Temp wise, It was a few degrees cooler in the shade than previous days, but I found the direct sun much more oppressive than expected and the wind dried me out. Picked up some nasty sunburn on a couple of patches where I missed applying sunscreen properly.


Return leg was very, very fast and tucking and coasting may have been more efficient in several spots. 30 mph average on the return would be MOP.


Mike's data is astonishing. Seriously slippery character.