Thanks to the Queen for the extra day off…

Thanks to the Queen for 60 years of reigning, I productively spent the day on the bike,

First ever 100Km+ ride. Went out with the intention of doing 100Km and managed it. Even pushed myself for an extra few Km’s to Barrow to make sure I was over that magic triple figure. Didn’t help I got lost around Whitwick – missed a turning and ended up on a different road but to be fair the road I ended up on was quite nice – hilly but mostly downhill into Shepshed which I was able to get some speed up (and miss the other turning because I was going to quick!)

Should probably sort out my during ride nutrition – ended up eating a Boost and Wispa. Probably not the best during ride fuel!

Finally broke it!

Now here’s something I never thought I’d ever be posting. Today I broke the 10Km barrier. Pushed it towards the end but managed to make it home in just over 10Km. A few aches and pains (I managed to get a blood blister on my toe and my shoes rubbed a little on the side of my right foot) but overall feeling pretty chuffed with that. Will have to try and carry it on but drop it to a sub 60 minute run if I can. Not sure I’ll continue to push the distance – an hour running is long enough for me and I prefer being on the bike for that sort of time – however, sometimes it’s just easier to pull on a pair of running shoes and head out!

LAN 31 Ride

Well about time I got back on the bike for a ride and since my feet are still aching from running (I tried another yesterday as feet felt fine in the evening the day before but I got about 3 minutes in and stopped). Anyhow, nice day for a ride, bit chilly and moist but the new fenders/mud guards I have protected me extremely well so didn’t get wet at all really which is a bonus. Downside, my winter tights need replacing ideally – they fit but awkwardly. How did I wear them last year?!