I’m not following a training program but I am, as ever, trying to get fitter. One of the best ways to get to get fsater and stonger is to race. I’ve been doing so many races that I’ve not had to worry about planning rides or motivating myself to get out. However this has its…
Windy again
It was difficult holding a straight line as the wind buffeted me as I pushed hard on the straight. And I hadn’t even started the race. Whatever the weather as you approach Chichester the wind picks up letting you know that its Tuesday evening and Goodwood is just around the corner. And I was driving…
Dream time – 29er
Now I own a shop so I ought to be a kit freak but anyone that knows me will know that, for me, its not about the bike. I don’t want for anything other than time. I want to ride. Or that was until I rode the Scott Scale 29er Pro (probably the best value/performance…
It wasn’t so bad after all
It was still blowing a houllie when I got up and seemed cold. However, it wasn’t as cold as forecast so I only needed a jersey and base layer. I rode out to Lewes hugging the base of the South Downs. I was holding back as what usually happens at the turnaround the wind still…
Wind – a reminder of the past
I’m road riding tomorrow but it is so windy that I have waited up for the shipping forecast. A reminder of the old days when all my fun was on the sea and radio four with its shipping forecast was an integral part of daily life. Warnings of gales in Thames, Dover and Wight. Tomorrow…
Sometimes racing is just pure torture
Back to Goodwood after a week off nursing my body back to full strength. As usual it was windy but today it was really strong and blowing from the west. You had to get on a wheel and try to cower down behind 23mm of tyre for protection. Often the whole bunch would be in…
You are what you drink
Being fit is not essential but the fitter you are the more you’ll enjoy your rides. Getting fitter is called training. For some this is very formal and involves trainers and plans. For others it is a little looser and consists of simply more rides. Whatever your method it will usually mean some sacrifice and,…
Riding for the sheer joy of riding
I went out for an easy ride today to see how my legs would feel after last week’s trauma. We left in drizzle but that soon blew over and we spent most of the ride in the sun and wind. The trails are bone dry and dusty. It is wonderful. We rode a load of…
I can ride but that’s it
I rode in today which was so nice after using the van all week. I’m still sore but pedalling is OK. I did a family shop at Sainsbury’s and met James and Jemma with their six week old bundle of joy. James can’t race as he’s ill which puts my injury into perspective. My pains…
The inevitable happened
My other brother, Paul, came down today to ride with Joe and I. Mat joined us and I made the acquaintance of an old friend, the Scott Spark. We started fast, partly my fault but also Paul’s. Paul headed off quick and I followed but then found myself leading with Paul right on my wheel….
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