Weather not so good last night. Not a fair-weather cyclist but it was pretty horrible.
I actually missed going out! Getting into cycling again!
Also spoke to another colleague who wants to join in the rides each week. Starting to get our own peloton!
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Wednesday 30 March 2011
Tuesday 29 March 2011
Another up in avs
Today, a little tired and not a huge amount of time to do a ride tonight, but I bettered my average speed by four tenths. I know this is not a lot and the average is still pretty low, but hey I'm cutting myself a little slack and patting myself on the back. My strength is getting better.
I've also asked a colleague to cycle with me, it will be fun.
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I've also asked a colleague to cycle with me, it will be fun.
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Monday 28 March 2011
Mileage today
Well, I've manage to up my average today.
I'm now doing 11.1 miles average which is in the right direction. Must try harder. I will get there as my strength in my legs return.
I've started to do Tai Chi as well each Thursday which I didn't realise was going to be much harder than cycling! My legs are killing me, the muscles screaming! And that is just from standing still! 200 miles suddenly seems a doodle.
Seriously, I feel much better and much more alert after this cycling lark. I don't feel so sluggish. Imagine what I'll be like in the summer after all this training. I'll have my Dad's whippet legs!
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I'm now doing 11.1 miles average which is in the right direction. Must try harder. I will get there as my strength in my legs return.
I've started to do Tai Chi as well each Thursday which I didn't realise was going to be much harder than cycling! My legs are killing me, the muscles screaming! And that is just from standing still! 200 miles suddenly seems a doodle.
Seriously, I feel much better and much more alert after this cycling lark. I don't feel so sluggish. Imagine what I'll be like in the summer after all this training. I'll have my Dad's whippet legs!
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The story so far
I've worked out that I need to cycle around 70 miles a day on the real ride to ensure we get there on time.
I'm averaging around 10 miles per hour which is the least I need to go to make it realistic. I need to up my game.
It is great fun so far! Really enjoying it.
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I'm averaging around 10 miles per hour which is the least I need to go to make it realistic. I need to up my game.
It is great fun so far! Really enjoying it.
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Well, here we go
I'm writing this blog to document my journey on a bicycle!
A meeting with an old friend had me talking about a venture he embarking upon, raid ing money for a charity which he need to use in his time of crisis.
My wife, listened to the story intently and decided for me that I should accompany David on his journey and thus volunteered me.
The journey? 200 miles, coast to coast in the first week of the Summer school holidays on a bike in no more than three days.
Ok, my legs suddenly turn to jelly at the very thought of this, but hey, what the hell.
I already had a nice bike, bought it in a fit of nostalgia a couple of years ago, wanting to get back to my youth. Always on my bike riding around and enjoying the fresh air. Guess it must have been in the genes, my Dad always cycled to work, around 20 miles a day or so. Legs like a bloody whippet! His, not mine.
I decided to get some clothing if I was going to do this properly. I had a helmet but needed to get a shirt, some padded shorts,gloves and some shoes.
After scouring the Internet for some reasonably priced gear, I purchased and awaited the package.
Well it arrived and I tried them on and hey presto, I was Lance Armstrong reincarnated! Well ok, a slightly larger belly, but that was going to change!
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A meeting with an old friend had me talking about a venture he embarking upon, raid ing money for a charity which he need to use in his time of crisis.
My wife, listened to the story intently and decided for me that I should accompany David on his journey and thus volunteered me.
The journey? 200 miles, coast to coast in the first week of the Summer school holidays on a bike in no more than three days.
Ok, my legs suddenly turn to jelly at the very thought of this, but hey, what the hell.
I already had a nice bike, bought it in a fit of nostalgia a couple of years ago, wanting to get back to my youth. Always on my bike riding around and enjoying the fresh air. Guess it must have been in the genes, my Dad always cycled to work, around 20 miles a day or so. Legs like a bloody whippet! His, not mine.
I decided to get some clothing if I was going to do this properly. I had a helmet but needed to get a shirt, some padded shorts,gloves and some shoes.
After scouring the Internet for some reasonably priced gear, I purchased and awaited the package.
Well it arrived and I tried them on and hey presto, I was Lance Armstrong reincarnated! Well ok, a slightly larger belly, but that was going to change!
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