Wednesday June 17
Dan is going well. It’s going to be hot tomorrow so he’s stopping early tonight (around midnight) to take advantage of the cooler hours in the morning.
Eric (crew chief) reports that they are going almost exactly to plan, cycling at an average of 18 mph (average not including rest periods).
The plan is to continue with around 6 hours per day off the bike to try and keep Daniel well rested, at the moment he’s very relaxed and happy (as anyone would be after nearly 400 miles on a bike 🙂 )…
Race Statistics
Daniel cycled the first 235 miles in around 13 hours, average speed 18.1 mph (reaching speeds of nearly 50mph going down part of the route know as the glass elevator). He then ate and slept for 4 hours, 5 hours off the bike altogether. He has covered 325 miles in the last 24 hours, 252 miles need to be covered in each 24 hour time period to complete the race by Monday 28th June, 3pm (EST) – end of day 12.
4 Comments
Dick
June 19, 2009 at 12:54 amHow are you doing? Looks good from here. Sleep is a good thing – especially for the crew!
clare findlay
June 19, 2009 at 11:04 amyour are looking great Daniel. We all watching you every step or pedal of the way!! Keep it up!!! Ciaran
Helen Goodchild
June 19, 2009 at 6:58 pmI heard it was hot!!! Keep your cool.You're looking good.
The Goodchildren
Kristeen
June 19, 2009 at 11:56 pmgo go Daniel! we're doing our best to keep Pauline busy in your absence but thinking of you. stay strong, my friend……
xx