So, I thought, today would be a good day for a ride. Sunny, little wind, but quite chilly. What I hadn't bargained for was just how chilly it was. I was riding quite happily when I hit a patch of black ice. One moment I was riding along, the next I was lying on my … Continue reading Crashed Out!
Category: Old Rides and Stories
London to Southend 2007 – The Big Day
It was up with the larks at 5.00 to catch the train to London. I didn't need to be at the station until 6.20 but had to catch a train from home to Southend to catch the train to London - if that makes sense! Got to the Southend station at 6.00 only to find … Continue reading London to Southend 2007 – The Big Day
My First 50-Mile Ride
The weather held out this weekend, so I got back to catching up on missed training rides for the London to Southend ride next weekend. I was quite a bit behind where I had hoped to be and was starting to get a bit worried. On Saturday, I did a fast 20-mile ride which was … Continue reading My First 50-Mile Ride
Chasing the 50-Mile Barrier
Another good ride today. I set off on what is just over an 18-mile circuit, wondering if I would attempt three circuits and break the mile barrier. All went pretty well, apart from a car pulling out of a driveway, turning right and looking all the time to his left so he didn’t see me. … Continue reading Chasing the 50-Mile Barrier
Two Personal Bests on a 40-Mile Charity Ride
It was up at 6.30 on Sunday and off for a 40 mile charity ride (decided to leave the 75 or 100 mile routes until next year). Weather forecast is good. Porridge and fruit for breakfast, few last minutes checks to make sure I have everything and then it’s off in the car to the … Continue reading Two Personal Bests on a 40-Mile Charity Ride
Training on the London–Southend Route
Although when I first got up I wasn’t sure what the weather was going to do – the BBC said hot and sunny, outside the window said grey. Well the grey and overcast won the day but it turned out to be perfect weather – well for me anyway. I included part of the end … Continue reading Training on the London–Southend Route
Beating the Rain – but Not the Saddle
Ah-ha! Got up this morning and the sun was shining. The forecast said rain by 10 but I thought I’d take a chance anyway. Guess what? No rain – hooray!! But then I did double the distance I had planned to do which meant I was knackered by the time I was three quarters of … Continue reading Beating the Rain – but Not the Saddle