Friday, 2 May 2008
Storiths
Back on the bike this morning - just Cacophony and me out at 630am. We did a brisk ride to Cavendish and then the steep climb up to Storiths. It was a beautiful morning of blue sky and Spring sunshine. Slightly colder than expected - no overshoes and my toes quite cold by the end!
Thursday, 1 May 2008
Spin Classes
Been in London for the last four days with work. I managed to get into the gym for all three nights I was staying over.
Did a long hard stint on the exercise bike one night and a spin class on each of the other two.
Quite a change from outdoor cycling but I think it is really good training and a lot of fun. It is just I don't have the opportunity to do it regularly otherwise I would.
In just a 60 minute session you can flog yourself (safely) and also ride with a super-high cadence which I think is good practice. It also allows to focus on techniques around riding position and posture, and getting into a steady and consistent rhythm.
Back on the bike tomorrow morning.
Did a long hard stint on the exercise bike one night and a spin class on each of the other two.
Quite a change from outdoor cycling but I think it is really good training and a lot of fun. It is just I don't have the opportunity to do it regularly otherwise I would.
In just a 60 minute session you can flog yourself (safely) and also ride with a super-high cadence which I think is good practice. It also allows to focus on techniques around riding position and posture, and getting into a steady and consistent rhythm.
Back on the bike tomorrow morning.
Saturday, 26 April 2008
Nearly off and then some speed
Out again this morning - this means 7 days ridng in a row.
We just did a 25 mile loop around Norwood edge and the Washburn Valley reservoirs.
We took a few interesting side roads - past Dob Park and then back via Low Snowdon.
First time on both roads - a couple of great roads!
On the way down from Low Snowdon, I nearly came off on a tight, twisy, manured-splattered road! I was off the road, on the verge, through some rocks and then managed to pull it back on to the road and keep going without even unclipping. A little scary but all part of the fun.
On the way back from Askwith, we built up some speed and raced along. El Cid came from nowhere near the end and left me for dead with a fast turn of pace. Actually, when I say he came from nowhere, he had been sheltering behind me, Cacophony and Marat(?) who had been doing big turns on the front driving the pace. All great fun though. A plesant Latte at Costa rounded off a lovely start to the weekend.
We just did a 25 mile loop around Norwood edge and the Washburn Valley reservoirs.
We took a few interesting side roads - past Dob Park and then back via Low Snowdon.
First time on both roads - a couple of great roads!
On the way down from Low Snowdon, I nearly came off on a tight, twisy, manured-splattered road! I was off the road, on the verge, through some rocks and then managed to pull it back on to the road and keep going without even unclipping. A little scary but all part of the fun.
On the way back from Askwith, we built up some speed and raced along. El Cid came from nowhere near the end and left me for dead with a fast turn of pace. Actually, when I say he came from nowhere, he had been sheltering behind me, Cacophony and Marat(?) who had been doing big turns on the front driving the pace. All great fun though. A plesant Latte at Costa rounded off a lovely start to the weekend.
Friday, 25 April 2008
Fat Burner trial
Not quite a full fat burner as previously described, but last night I went for a 30 minute run, and then before this morning's ride I missed breakfast. We just did a gentle 1 hour ride to Cavendish.
I think I will push it a little further the next time I do it, but this week has been my first full week of training so prudence is the watchword!
I think I will push it a little further the next time I do it, but this week has been my first full week of training so prudence is the watchword!
Thursday, 24 April 2008
Langbar + 3
Langbar Thursday today again. It was a beautiful morning and I was beginning to feel the effects of the heavy week as I struggled slightly up the Langbar climb.
Back in town I still has enough to do 3 reps of the Wells Rd climb.
I'm not exactly sure how high each of these climbs are. But from looking at contour lines on an OS map, the Langbar climb rises from 90m to 280m and Wells Road from 90m to about 190m. So with the other smller climbs (Nesfield, Pavilion, etc), the whole ride must include about 600m (2000 ft) of climbing.
Back in town I still has enough to do 3 reps of the Wells Rd climb.
I'm not exactly sure how high each of these climbs are. But from looking at contour lines on an OS map, the Langbar climb rises from 90m to 280m and Wells Road from 90m to about 190m. So with the other smller climbs (Nesfield, Pavilion, etc), the whole ride must include about 600m (2000 ft) of climbing.
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Wednesday Speed
Out to Cavendish, and then fast back this morning. El Cid, Cacophony and myself and we picked up quite a pace - I managed to get dropped up the hill past Nesfield as they powered on. Then fast again past the lido and up "Conker" hill - quite a session!
There is talk of doing this:
Date : Sat 27th September
Venue: Ullapool, very north Scotland
Event: http://handsonevents.co.uk/handsonevents/Events/Ullapool/Ullapool.htm
Not sure about it yet!
There is talk of doing this:
Date : Sat 27th September
Venue: Ullapool, very north Scotland
Event: http://handsonevents.co.uk/handsonevents/Events/Ullapool/Ullapool.htm
Not sure about it yet!
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Still Feeling Good
Back on my bike yesterday (Monday) for an easy run down to Cavendish. Felt fine. This morning I felt a little stiffer in the lower quads, but we did Storiths, Hazlewood, and back home I did 3 ascents of Wells Road whilst waitig for the train.
A few drinks tonight, so not sure what I'll do tomorrow.
A few drinks tonight, so not sure what I'll do tomorrow.
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