End of the month, and on the whole, a good month for training. Especially given the adverse weather conditions, working away from home a bit and illness at the start of the month!
Feelking good at the moment, weight at about 11st 2 which isn't so bad, and looking forward to the Spring, better weather and more cycling!
Thursday, 31 January 2008
Wednesday, 30 January 2008
Langbar
Got out on an early-bird ride this morning. Five of us out - Harry Q, Mark, El Cid and Cacophony.
A beautiful clear morning - no rain or wind for a change! The sky was a fantastic milky blue with a wonderful half-moon and Venus clear in the east. Magical.
We went out to Cavendish Pavillion, and then back over the big climb past Langbar, and then down Carters Lane and up "conker hill".
I was the slowest on the ride which I'm going to blame on my fully laden shopping bike!
The forecast is for winds, gales and then snow over the next few days, so I may not be out on my bike for a few days!
A beautiful clear morning - no rain or wind for a change! The sky was a fantastic milky blue with a wonderful half-moon and Venus clear in the east. Magical.
We went out to Cavendish Pavillion, and then back over the big climb past Langbar, and then down Carters Lane and up "conker hill".
I was the slowest on the ride which I'm going to blame on my fully laden shopping bike!
The forecast is for winds, gales and then snow over the next few days, so I may not be out on my bike for a few days!
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
London Again
In London for the last two days (and actually visited the Birmingham office on the way back). Managed an hour in the gym this morning with 30 mins on the treadmill and some core stability work.
Hoping to get out in the morning for a ride!
Hoping to get out in the morning for a ride!
Sunday, 27 January 2008
Windy again
Hard ride this morning. Strong wind for the first half out to Conistone. But it was dry which was a rare treat after the last few weeks (months?). El Cid, Cacophony and Harry were out which is the hard-core group of riders at the moment.
El Cid (as always) was the strongest but Harry is riding strong as well.
Great ride though - very enjoyable.
I'm in Lonodn for a couple of days so not sure what I'll get done, but am going to aim again for another ride next Sunday.
El Cid (as always) was the strongest but Harry is riding strong as well.
Great ride though - very enjoyable.
I'm in Lonodn for a couple of days so not sure what I'll get done, but am going to aim again for another ride next Sunday.
Friday, 25 January 2008
Windy
The end of another week - a windy end at that. I really can't rememver winds as strong as they were this morning. However, I'd decided I would do an early-bird ride and with some trepidation set off to the meeting point at 0630.
Not surprisingly, there was no-one else there!
I thought that while I was out I'd do a few hill-reps round our rather hilly town. The conditions were so atrocious that I was nearly off a few times and decided to call it a day after a couple hills.
Later in the day there was some discussion over how safe it was: forum thread.
As I said, what does not kill us makes us stronger - I've been set upon by black ice, torrential rain, failing brakes and hurricane winds over the last few weeks - how much scarier can the Tourmalet or climb to Hautacam be?
The wind continued all day and caused problems in Leeds where I work. The Victoria Bridge was closed, and I heard that our local airport was closed. But for once the trains were ok and was home early as my daughters and wife (helping) are out at the our primary school disco tonight.
I also visited the GPs this morning and got my doctor certificate sorted out for the Etape.
Feeling very confident and looking forward to a good ride on Sunday.
Not surprisingly, there was no-one else there!
I thought that while I was out I'd do a few hill-reps round our rather hilly town. The conditions were so atrocious that I was nearly off a few times and decided to call it a day after a couple hills.
Later in the day there was some discussion over how safe it was: forum thread.
As I said, what does not kill us makes us stronger - I've been set upon by black ice, torrential rain, failing brakes and hurricane winds over the last few weeks - how much scarier can the Tourmalet or climb to Hautacam be?
The wind continued all day and caused problems in Leeds where I work. The Victoria Bridge was closed, and I heard that our local airport was closed. But for once the trains were ok and was home early as my daughters and wife (helping) are out at the our primary school disco tonight.
I also visited the GPs this morning and got my doctor certificate sorted out for the Etape.
Feeling very confident and looking forward to a good ride on Sunday.
Wednesday, 23 January 2008
Getting to work
The trains where still out this morning, bu managed to get one to Shipley and then pick up the Leeds & Liverpool canal towpath right into Leeds.
Not a great workout but interesting, and managed to get me to work.
The trains were back when I came home. I may cycle home tomorrow as I've left my bike at work.
Not a great workout but interesting, and managed to get me to work.
The trains were back when I came home. I may cycle home tomorrow as I've left my bike at work.
Tuesday, 22 January 2008
Flooding
Managed an early ride on Friday, and a longer one Sunday morning. However, this was after a night of heavy drinking at some friend's. So not a "quality" ride, but at least it simulated how ill I will probably feel towards the end of the etape!
Yesterday saw severe flooding in Yorkshire, but I was in London with work.
So I've had a couple of days rest - hopefully either ride, run or both tomorrow. The trains are still not running so I may be forced to cycle anyway!
Yesterday saw severe flooding in Yorkshire, but I was in London with work.
So I've had a couple of days rest - hopefully either ride, run or both tomorrow. The trains are still not running so I may be forced to cycle anyway!
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