Gym training re-launched
Among the traditions that ended with our move to Suffolk was my personal training with Des Gough. For over 20 years he had carefully crafted and maintained my late, mid-life physical being in support of cycling while also ensuring that I didn’t only work my legs!...
Suffolk Sunrise – 100 miles (ish!)
Not only was this my first 100 mile ride of 2019 but it was the first day ride on my new Cervelo S5. Whereas my Enigma Etape is like a high performance M-series BMW the Cervelo S5 is an out and out Italian Supercar, only better made. It was an early start - 7am. The...
It’s May – it’s Club La Santa time
I’m not sure what the weather is like in the U.K. at the moment but it’s nice and warm here in Lanzarote. Sue and I are enjoying our first of 2019’s visits to our favourite playground and with sunny skies and high 20s Celsius it’s easy to have fun. Of course...
Coming Soon – 2019’s adventures
Sadly there are no big trips this year but I am doing a fabulous trip in Scotland and have some great day rides and Century challenges lined up. Winter cycling is not much fun. I did get out once a week or so but have focussed on the gym, running, and a bit of...
Avoidable risks – Think Bike!
It's over a month now since Sue and I finished our ride in France. I have been out riding but there has also been a lot of catching up to do at work and at home so compared to an average 65-85 miles per day during May and June it's been more like 80 miles per week -...
Normal Service will be resumed soon
Subject to internet access and a functioning iPad - watch this space!
Training with sun protection
After being able to practice in icey, wet and windy conditions, I was able to fill a serious gap in my preparations last weekend by cycling in warm, sunny conditions! Friends Terry and Julie who Sue and I cycled with in Italy last year, and with whom we will be...
Spring is finally here!
Saturday - 48 miles ridden, 720m climbed. Sunday - 33 miles ridden, 480m climbed. At last! It's not raining, it's kind of warm and I've got a couple of pretty clear weekend days. Saturday's ride criss-crossed the Chiltern Hills with over 700m of climbing. As you can...
Training again…..
Sue and I are at Club La Santa in Lanzarote for our annual exercise punishment and to do a bit of cycle training for our Italian trip. Some of you may remember from last year that we come here every May to punish ourselves - run, cycle, swim, Fitball class, core...
Where is it more windy than Lanzarote?
Well on Bank Holiday Monday it's more windy here in Suffolk!! Spending a few days near Southwold and enjoying cycling in a very different environment to home in the Chiltern Hills. Still working out new routes but aside from the A12 the roads are pretty quiet and the...