Cold but nice in the sun. 5°C, moderate SW wind and sunny.
I rode Paddy Wagon with MapMyRide+! Distance: 45.75km, time: 02:17:58, pace: 3:01min/km, speed: 19.90km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2685796417
At last, the wind has dropped enough to ride the single speed bike. I found enough strength in my legs to set a decent pace on some stretches. That was fun.
5°C, light breeze, sun and showers.
I rode Paddy Wagon with MapMyRide+! Distance: 44.69km, time: 01:53:02, pace: 2:32min/km, speed: 23.72km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2630644450
A duck died today. That marred my outward stage. Crossing the moors the road approached a wood. Suddenly it erupted with a fusillade of shotgun blasts. There were 4x4s parked on the lane and men with dogs standing is fields. Small groups of birds flew quickly away from the wood. Good, some escaped.
Then I saw a shape scurrying across the field, it was a bird unable to take off. It was very fast though, desperate no doubt. Then a dog ran from the Hunter and chased it down. Efficiently, the dog returned the bird, a duck. The next thing I saw was the worst part. The hunter took the bird from the dog and held it out at waist height. He swung the bird in a circle to break its neck.
Seconds before, that bird had enough fight to make am escape though it was wounded by shot which prevented it taking to the air. It’s speed across the field was as great as the adrenaline filling it’s blood. Hope was dashed when the dog was sent after it.
I found myself filling with rage. At the top of my voice I swore at these men. At least one looked round so they must have heard me. What else could I do?
What despicable examples of humanity were these men?
9°C, light W breeze, light sun.
I rode Paddy Wagon fixed with MapMyRide+! Distance: 36.81km, time: 01:34:44, pace: 2:34min/km, speed: 23.31km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2628640216
I rode Mustang with MapMyRide+! Distance: 34.22km, time: 01:40:52, pace: 2:57min/km, speed: 20.36km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2629007473
Half a year since I rode twice in the same day. I’m owed this mmdwadtdp a 3 day abstinence. This morning and last night I was becoming rather irritable without spending energy. Worse because I have more energy than me late after some good news on Friday.
I’ve bought a house. It’s been a long time searching, 3 months. Not just gaining a house, but also loosing a mortgage.
Now, I can look forward and stop feeling as though I’m treading water. Thus, more ‘go’ in my legs while riding.
9°C, light breeze and sun.
I rode Paddy Wagon with MapMyRide+! Distance: 42.km, time: 01:49:01, pace: 2:34min/km, speed: 23.33km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2621786563
A respite from winter weather. Even the wind gap dropped so I rode the single-speed bike.
Average speeds lately have been low movie gravel bike. Back on the fixed is a chance to push a bit faster. Winter clothes are a bit cumbersome on this bike. A higher front would work better.
11°C, still and dry. Some mud to watch for.
I rode the Paddy Wagon with MapMyRide+! Distance: 66.00km, time: 02:41:29, pace: 2:27min/km, speed: 24.52km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2577141967
That was a happy ride: comfortable and reasonably quick.
Rode Paddy Wagon with MapMyRide+! Distance: 63.72km, time: 02:40:31, pace: 2:31min/km, speed: 23.82km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2549450442
Today, a steadier pace over the afternoon outing. However, the sun blazed and the wind light.
I rode Kona Paddy Wagon with MapMyRide+! Distance: 79.90km, time: 03:13:53, pace: 2:26min/km, speed: 24.73km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2514787049
It’s getting easier! This is how life used to be before full time teaching. Now I’m middle-aged and feeling a little youthful. All because of rest time.
12°C, white cloud and stillness.
I rode with MapMyRide+! Distance: 74.70km, time: 03:03:39, pace: 2:28min/km, speed: 24.41km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2507628494
Calm between storms make for a good ride on a single speed bike. Currently, we are experiencing somewhat below average temperatures. This photo doesn’t really show how high the tide is. I am used to seeing the sea far out from the Southport sea wall.
Today was a very satisfying ride, much needed.
20°C, light W breeze, deep blue sky and dry.
I rode Paddy Wagon with MapMyRide+! Distance: 55.83km, time: 02:14:53, pace: 2:25min/km, speed: 24.84km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2404618307
Started off as a plod, but got quicker as I felt better.
This turned into a perfect day. My energy remained on tap and the pace sustained. It was the colour that blazed so vividly that impressed so much.
Beautiful day.
18°.C, breeze W, sunshine.
I rode Paddy Wagon with MapMyRide+! Distance: 49.45km, time: 01:54:22, pace: 2:19min/km, speed: 25.94km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2382292640
A refreshing ride along familiar roads.
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