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.
Fixed in cool sunshine.
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Artisan route, clockwise.
33°C, sunny nil breeze.
I rode Zing with MapMyRide+! Distance: 50.40km, time: 02:38:59, pace: 3:09min/km, speed: 19.02km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2375533769
Roaring got cut I’m managing hydration better now. A big drink before I go and a top up at Corbara. The loop round the back of the valley passed Zillia and Calenzana soon looked more appealing. They have newly tarmaced the road too, so progress should be quick.
Try out one of the routes in reverse.
34°C, hot sun.
I rode Zing with MapMyRide+! Distance: 27.49km, time: 01:18:48, pace: 2:52min/km, speed: 20.94km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2373286736
Set off early into to rising run. This works well because much of the climbing is in shade here.
Col de Salvi and Corbara
31°C, still and clear blue.
I rode Zing with MapMyRide+! Distance: 41.74km, time: 02:09:25, pace: 3:06min/km, speed: 19.35km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2368525580
Much better hydration management today. I tanked up more to start and stopped at a spring in Corbara for a top-up. Temperatures are forecast to rise slightly, whatever it does, it’s damned hot.
Kona Zing 1
33°C, brisk westerly, 0 cloud
I rode Zing with MapMyRide+! Distance: 27.60km, time: 01:22:27, pace: 2:59min/km, speed: 20.08km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2360194439
I’ve rented a bike for the second week. It’s a Kona Zing, an aluminium road bike of about the same age as my Jake. However, it has some B’Twin kit fitted. I suspect that a B’twin bike was cannibalised for parts after a crash. I bet it was the same bike I rented last time. The Kona frame is far superior though. It’s lighter and feels better climbing= and fast cornering on descents.
Nice route anyway, a familiar one from a few years ago, just to test the setup.
The copper that came a cropper.
Apologiesddy Wagon with MapMyRide+! Distance: 33.39km, time: 01:13:39, pace: 2:12min/km, speed: 27.20km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2346604988
Apologies for the title. I saw the oddest thing on the Formby Bypass. Two police bikes pushing south with blue lights. Another tore down the other side, also south but on the wrong side of the road. Then he did a sharp u-turn. A bit too sharp, his foot caught under the rear wheel and almost dragged him off. A moment of unprofessional conduct.
Summer break ride
18°C grey sky S wind.
I rode Racelite with MapMyRide+! Distance: 37.83km, time: 01:35:49, pace: 2:32min/km, speed: 23.69km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2344632842
I have some fizz in my legs. This wonderful feeling has returned since leaving that workplace. It’s amazing how much stress can bring you down.
Mid Staffordshire ride
Dull grey and some drizzle. 17°C and later in sun, 21°C.
I rode Racelite with MapMyRide+! Distance: 103.01km, time: 04:12:00, pace: 2:27min/km, speed: 24.53km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2333372318
Woke early with plenty of fizz. Once I got going, the pace was great by recent standards. Three guys passed me at Barton so I joined them for a few miles. All winter, I got used to cyclists dropping me, not today. I took turns on the front and kept pace comfortably.
The Racelite still has speed to offer. Eventually, they turned off on their Sportive route. By the time I got to Sudbury, hunger had me in its grip.
Often these rides take in familiar lanes, but today, I went through villages not travelled for ten years, maybe more.
The stretch on cannock chase filled my head with thoughts of DofE in June. At Springslade, I chatted to two mountain bikers.
Home with 65 miles and some satisfaction.
75 miles in comfort.
22°C, light breeze and some sun. Dry.
I rode Racelite with MapMyRide+! Distance: 118.89km, time: 05:10:08, pace: 2:37min/km, speed: 23.00km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2317797326
Adjusted the saddle before setting off, so glad I did. The ride remained comfortable right to the end. Still, the seat-post needs replacing. The seat goes out of adjustment too easily leading to backache.
I spun alley today and I’m sure that’s why the long miles were comfortable. Oh, by the way, that’s 75 miles in old money.
Kingfisher on the canal loop.
19°C, sunny and still.
I rode The Mustang with MapMyRide+! Distance: 25.50km, time: 01:27:27, pace: 3:26min/km, speed: 17.50km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2314941230
Somebody had time to spare. This pile of stones was not there last time I came by.
Better than that, I look a phone call while out and had to interrupt when a Kingfisher flashed by. It was so fast but the ultraviolet glow was unmistakable. Excellent!
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