What a turn around

Well at 14:00 it was still pouring down so I didn't think I would be racing tonight, however it did stop eventually and I made the trip to Milton Keynes. Just as well I did, it was a glorious evening.

My Sue Ryder top arrived today so I gave it a work out. It passed the test, I manged to stay with the bunch for 50 minutes before my body cried ENOUGH. Myself and another guy helped each other till the bunch came back round and I jumped in for the last 5 laps.

So overall well pleased. Now its time to raid the fridge again.

50 miles just fly by

Went out early to beat the rain which is forecast,  just as well I did.  It's roasting out there.

Look who is riding the London Classic on the same day I'm riding the Ride London 100!!

Fresh from Le Tour de France  http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/23407297

An epic weekend

Got out at 8 in the morning while it was still cool to have a great ride.  Did 90 minutes on the flat then headed for the hills. Ended up doing 70 miles on Sunday taking it to 110 miles for the weekend and boy did I feel it in Sunday evening.

Watched the last stage of Tour de  France and realised how slow I am!

A steady 45 miles

Was an overcast start and really looked like rain although that never came. We must be getting used to all the heat because at 20C it seemed cold! Now at home watching Le Tour de France in awe at how fast those guys can go up a mountain.

Need to set the alarm for early o'clock

Unbelievable as it may be we currently have  a heatwave in the UK so I need to set my alarm early and get out on the bike before everything heats up

Say goodbye to the snow

As we have now had sunny weather for quite a while I thought I had better change my background picture.

Dont think I will be quite this quick up Box hill

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/539457/beating-the-pros-on-box-hill-tim-stevens-challenge.html

Hot night, hot pace

What a race tonight, it was 30C at 18:00 so I drank loads before the start which is just as well because it didn't get any cooler. Started at a reasonable pace for 10 minutes then the hammer went down and it was an effort just to stay in the group. Finally it settled down till we went onto the big circuit then it all went mad.

I did stay with them for about 4 laps but then that was it, blown out the back. Overall though a great race even though I felt really sick at the end, a sure sign I had pushed as hard as possible.

Well looks like they got the forecast right, it IS hot.

Looking forward to Tuesday night racing as the wind has also dropped. Should be a good turn out as everyone will be inspired by whats going on in Le Tour at the moment.

Now it's getting hot.

Was 18C when I left home at 08:00 and got to 38C by 12:00 really noticed it getting hotter as the ride went on. It just comes a s a shock when its so much warmer than just coupe of weeks back. Anyway will probably be back to normal by the weekend!!  Was shattered by the time we got home so had a afternoon nap :) 

Only 29 days to go, and half way to my sponsorship target

Well here we are will less than a month to go before a ridiculously early morning then at least 6 hours in the saddle and  a few hours to get home. Thats what you call a along day.
Really looking forward to it now, probably as the sun has come out and my legs are feeling good. Many thanks to all my sponsors, its not too late to donate and you would be really helping a great charity and giving me even more encouragement. I realise that times are tough time at the moment however if you could spare just a few quid (slang for £'s to my foreign readers) then every little really bit really does help.

To get to my sponsorship page you can either click on my black & white picture or use this link Martins Event Page

Thanks again and have a great sunny weekend.

The Final Countdown has begun

So summer is on its way?

According to the news its going to be 30C next week, we will wait and see. If the wind drops as well it will too hot for riding. Never happy are we?