Bike climb - Raccoon Mtn

Joined Bill M. for a big bike climb up Raccoon Mtn.   To the first overlook in a respectable 35 min or so.  Quite a workout, almost 13 miles, 1624' total climb.  

I attacked the climb pretty hard and died at the end where my HR was at or above 179 for nearly 8 min (179-184).  Overall, above 170 for 17:09, 153-164 for 19:57. 

In regard to CV health, Bill agrees ... good to 'burn the engine hot' a couple times a week.

Bill M.'s HR by contrast (via watch) peaked at 158.   My average was 148, including breaks sitting around.  

I was biking comfortably, not out of breath with HR over 160. 

We got the photo below from a guy with a drone.  

Decided it was time to start wearing my helmet

About 2 weeks from peak color.  I may possibly come out a few more times before Dec.  This is my boating season.   

Will do a running workout tomorrow, I hope, but since I'm here, tempted to do the climb again today, Monday.