It really isn't long now until my main ride of the year. 4 days to be exact. I'm feeling pretty happy about it, don't get me wrong I still have worries about not finishing or struggling half way round and not enjoying it. But I can't let those thoughts get the better of me now.... Continue Reading →
Who doesn't love riding in the bright sunshine and the warmer temperatures? I know I do. Any excuse to get out on the bike in shorts and a jersey and I'm there. In fact, I used to say hotter the better until I went out for a 70 odd mile ride in 30 °C heat.... Continue Reading →
As most of you know, I'm due to take part in an event called Ride Yorkshire. It'll take me a total of 102 miles and 5,500 ft of climbing around the glorious Yorkshire countryside. I'm actually really looking forward to it, I'm sure that'll change once I embark up the first of many hills. Still never... Continue Reading →
When you've fallen out of love with riding your bike for whatever reason and you just can't bring yourself to swing your leg over and push down on the pedal. This has happened to me on a number of occasions. About 4 weeks ago I stopped riding and hadn't even pulled a bike out of... Continue Reading →
I know, I was confused too... It was back in January when I was attempting to cycle 10 miles each day as a challenge. I wanted to try and carry on piling up the miles as much as I could after completing it. But I wasn't sure of the best way. I was then told... Continue Reading →
My favourite type of ride. It happened completely by accident and we didn't plan on heading for a coffee. Although, from now, I think that should always be the plan. Josh and I decided that we would go for a ride. The weather was bright, chilly but the sun was out. I headed over to... Continue Reading →
Rest days are good! My previous post was about mind over matter and talking about how, even though you feel tired, you manage to push through. However, sometimes you really need to listen to your body. It's all very well and good going flat out for as long as possible. But sometimes the body just... Continue Reading →
Challenge completed! I can't believe I've done it. At 7 AM on the 31st of January, my Garmin ticked over to 10 miles. My mind went through so many stages. First of all, thank goodness that's over. Secondly, I've actually managed to do it and I've stuck to it regardless of how I felt. Speaking... Continue Reading →
When one challenge just isn't enough... About halfway through January, I decided that I would attempt to cycle 10 miles every day until the end of the month. My previous post was an update on how that was going. One evening I was doing my daily 10 miles on the rollers inside a nice warm... Continue Reading →
I really don't know why I do this to myself. Still, it's been quite good fun to have something to aim for and challenge me. For those that don't already know, just over two weeks ago, I set myself the challenge of riding at least 10 miles each day for the rest of January. This... Continue Reading →
No, I didn't just ride around the dining room, although it would be quite fun to create a course around the house. Hmm... no, no. I'll just stick to the usual methods. Although I didn't go anywhere, technically I did ride my bike and it was the weekend. So I think this counts. When I... Continue Reading →
This time of year, or winter in general, it's definitely more challenging to stay away from the warm beds, roaring fires and days in front of the TV. I know I struggle. It certainly makes it harder when you look out of the window and it's dark, gloomy and wet. It definitely doesn't help if... Continue Reading →
In my previous post, I mentioned that the Rollers are back out and that I've set myself a challenge of riding 10 miles each day. Over the Winter months, we tend to get both of our bikes set up indoors. At the back of our house, there is a small room off the kitchen which... Continue Reading →
When the weather is horrid outside but you still want to put some miles under your belt. Bring the bike indoors. I have two options when it comes to cycling indoors, three if you count the track. However, that takes a lot more time than the other two. I have a turbo trainer and a... Continue Reading →
Wow! It's really cold! Yes, I was crazy enough last weekend to go for a quick ride. When I say quick, I don't mean fast, I mean we decided that around an hour was long enough to be cycling; and we decided that while we were on the ride. It was the first ride of... Continue Reading →
