So, I take a week off to get some serious training in and what happens? Rain, rain and yet more rain . In fact rain everyday apart from Tuesday morning when I did my first 30+ miles. And what is the forecast for the remainder of my time off? Rain Thursday and rain Sunday so … Continue reading Rain Stops Play
Category: Old Rides and Stories
My First 30-Mile Ride
Yay I have just completed my first 30+ ride. I started out on what was a warmish sunny morning and the weather forecast said that there should be no more rain today. I had planed the route and drilled it into myself to be sensible, pace myself and not worry about speed. Which I did … Continue reading My First 30-Mile Ride
Waiting for the New Bike
I haven’t been able to get out for a decent ride all week and am getting really itchy feet. Still, I am off to get the new bike tomorrow, which is cool. The only problem is though that the weather forecast doesn’t look to great – rain starting about 3 o’clock on Sunday and carrying … Continue reading Waiting for the New Bike
21 May – New Bike
I bought a new bike today - yippee But I can't collect it until next Sunday - bummer
The Headwind That Followed Me
It was a nice sunny day so I couldn’t resist going out for a ride this evening. Working from home was a plus as it meant I could get out on time so planned a slightly longer ride than the usual 12 miles. Checked the weather forecast and 22 mph winds were said to be … Continue reading The Headwind That Followed Me
Getting Easier, Mile by Mile
Just back from another ride which wasn’t as long as I’d hoped for. Got in from work later than I had planned so I had to cut it short as it was getting dark. Still, it was a good ride along the sea front with not too much of a headwind – although it did … Continue reading Getting Easier, Mile by Mile