Update – 24th May
On our last full day at Club La Santa we were up in good time for morning gymnastics and then managed to keep up with the run leader on the daily 3Km run. Our reward was fresh bread and croissant for breakfast - do we know how to live or what!? I went out cycling and...
CLS – another day in paradise
The wind is still the main topic of conversation here at the moment - not its because of how it continues to affect cyclists and tennis players but because the Lanzarote Ironman is this Saturday and almost 1800 competitors will have to cope with this unusual wind as...
Something different
No cycling today - it was time to branch out and do something new. Of course I did morning gymnastics and the morning 3Km run and then a little later a short gym session but after that came the Aquathlon. A large group of people aged between about 6 and 70 ranging...
Factoids – how much do you sweat?
In addition to eating for energy (to be covered later) I have had to consider how much fluid I need to drink to replace the amount I sweat while cycling. There are a few variables such as speed, terrain, and temperature etc but in planning for this ride I need to...
Sunday 15th May – Club La Santa day 2
Yesterday I mentioned morning gymnastics and the daily run. See pictures below: There were people up on the balcony behind me as well! I went out on an organised bike ride this morning. The biggest difference from going on your own is that you can't alter pace to suit...
Fitness training at Club La Santa
As many of you know Sue and I come to Club La Santa (CLS) in Lanzarote each May for 'relaxation'. It is a playground for those who like their exercise and want to try new stuff or just do lots of old stuff. Although I do a reasonable amount of cycling here I...
The fundamental task
42 days until I fly - am I nervous? Of course. Below you can see a map of our route and daily destinations with an ongoing tally of mileage and daily climbs. Now that's something to think about.....
Serious Business now starts……
With exactly two calendar months before I leave for the US and having thoroughly enjoyed a completely exercise-free 30th Wedding Anniversary trip to Cuba it’s now time to ratchet up the training. Over the last couple of months in addition to cycling regularly (ice and...
My first post
Only 2 months before my adventure begins, more training to do and modifications to my bike also required..... But first Sue and I will celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary in Cuba