Half way there, well almost

A pretty cold morning, although it did get up to 4.5C for a little while. Went out with 3 other guys who managed to drag me round for 46 miles!!! Took 2 hrs 50 min average 16.2 MPH so pretty pleased with that. Still snow around on the high spots which made for some great views.

Easter eggs on hold

All being well I hope to get out for a 2 hour ride on Friday. Looking like it will be cold but dry.

Done it!

Literally just manged to get to 100 miles. Only taken 4 rides although my 17 mile ride was on my mountain bike, hence the difference on bike total. Must try harder. Come August I need to be able  to do 100 miles in around 6 1/2 hours!!!

No turbo today

Managed to get out for a ride. Great to be back up the hills, even if they are harder than i remember. Hope to get up to 100 miles for the year so far.

Where has Spring got to?

It started snowing this morning so decided to do another turbo session. Didn't work out too bad as I concentrated on my left leg which is the weakest!!  Should help my performance in the end. Cant wait to get out for real though.

Still drying out

My saddle is still wet from Saturdays torrential down pour, hope it has dried out by weekend.

Snow!

Just as well I went out yesterday as its snowing

Ear warmers save the day

A seriously wet and cold ride. Didn't really fancy going out but I had set the alarm and had prepped the bike yesterday so just decided to go for it. Was only 3.5C and tipping down. Was soaked through after about 20 minutes. My neoprene ear warmers proved to be worth their weight in gold. Average speed 16 mph so not too bad, used 1100 Calories though!!

Now sat down with a coffee and a Danish, so sort of makes it all worth while.

Fire up the turbo

Another day when I didn't make it out so got on the wheel of torture for 40 minutes, now sitting down with a beer and peanuts, so not all bad.

Bring on the hamster wheel

Didn't make it out today so another 40 minutes on the turbo, all helps though. Hoping to get out tomorrow for a real ride, as long as the snow stays away.

Slow down?

I use Strava and think its great, there are some people who believe it makes people ride too fast!!
Like most things the user has to take some responsibility and not just put the blame on others. See theis Strava on the BBC

Cheer up

Looks like we may get some snow this week so getting out on the road bike may not happen, which is pretty depressing, so here is  a joke:  A mate of mine recently admitted to being addicted to brake fluid. When I quizzed him on it he reckoned he could stop any time....

A no mile weekend:(

Unfortunately I'm working this weekend so won't be able to get any miles in. All being well I will get out midweek, so lets hope the rain has stopped by then.

Tipping down

As it has been wet and miserable all day I did 45 minutes on the turbo trainer, AKA my hamster wheel. Its better than nothing and gives me a chance to blast out some great tunes by ZZ Top, Undertones, Chuck Berry and the like to try and numb the boredom.

That is a long way!!

Check out this video Route Video

2 hours done

And there endeth the first road ride of the year. Averaged 16.4 with a few hills thrown in so quite happy. Now waiting to get the feelings back in my toes.

Warming up

Starting to warm up at last was 34F when i left