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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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.
Head noodles.
7°C, moderate W wind, dry & sunny.
I rode the Paddy Wagon with MapMyRide+! Distance: 94.45km, time: 04:03:27, pace: 2:35min/km, speed: 23.28km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2028737195
Hard work, just under 60 miles and I’m coming back from some loss of stamina this winter. Now the lighter mornings are here, and other stress has resolved, energy is coming back to me. Drinking both bottles twice still left me dehydrated though. I’m a little worried that my long distance stamina has started the year reduced compared to most years.
Ride one.
Breezy sunny.
I rode Kona Paddy Wagon with MapMyRide+! Distance: 37.63km, time: 01:41:53, pace: 2:42 min/km, speed: 22.16km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1929826115
This picture is indeed edited with Prisma.
Further and faster.
7°C, light SE wind, dry but salty roads.
I rode Paddy Wagon with MapMyRide+! Distance: 86.77km, time: 03:38:25, pace: 2:31min/km, speed: 23.83km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1896343307
18km further than last week, and a few km/h quicker too. Okay, there were no hills today, but no gears either.
A change of wheels.
9°C, grey with a light shower at the end.
I rode Paddy Wagon with MapMyRide+! Distance: 80.95km, time: 03:17:49, pace: 2:27min/km, speed: 24.55km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1864452062
Late start because of the time it takes to fit winter wheels. While doing that, I fitted the winter tyres to the cyclo-cross bike. Thanks are getting boggy and slippery now and will remain so until about April.
Today’s side felt good. Although I averaged 16mph, it was the feel that mattered. Over 50 miles, I had energy right to the end. I wasn’t left quivering at the top of each climb and I was happy to put on a burst out of the saddle to keep the pace up.
Better than last week then.
Sunday fixed.
I rode the Paddy Wagon with MapMyRide+! Distance: 81.64km, time: 03:07:59, pace: 2:18min/km, speed: 26.06km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1756897565
This isn’t the Paddy Wagon, it’s the cross bike I rode yesterday. That was a 25 mile ride in fine sunshine.
Took a variant on a familiar route that includes Bannister Hill. This is a benchmark for me. Today, it felt tougher than previous ascents this year. That’s the effect of not climbing anything serious for months.
On the other hand, the overall average was higher so my basic fitness is sound. It’s just that some climbing strength gap diminished.
Wasp sting: has swollen up all round my ankle. It looks like a sprain. There’s no pain of course, but it does itch.
Lost a bolt.
I rode Fixed with MapMyRide+! Distance: 83.86km, time: 03:22:42, pace: 2:25min/km, speed: 24.82km/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1564894565
When did that bolt drop out? The two either side were loose too. Perhaps it’s been a while. The loss of support worked them undone. I picked up a new set on the ride.
As for the ride itself- quick, smooth and free flowing. It’s marvelous when when it feels like this. The route was typical, included Dalton and Bannister Lane climes. There was wind too, but it didn’t cause much discomfort.
On the approach to Bannister Lane, a guy on a bike set up for time-trials lay ahead. Strangely, however, his low gears were very low. Nonetheless, he was easy to pass.
A good day out. Rain arrived in the last few miles, but so what? The afternoon was very wet and relentless.
these Schwalbe Durano tyres are impressive. The running surface seems tough enough to resist local roads and their thorns. Meanwhile, those side-walls are supple. A good combination that seems to run well.
Summer wheels.
3~12°C, bright sun and moderate SE breeze.
I rode Fixed with MapMyRide+! Distance: 60.92mi, time: 03:55:28, pace: 3:52min/mi, speed: 15.52mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1421434561
Near Hesketh Bank
Good ride, spring sunshine after a cold start. This is the first side on the summer wheels. Remember, this wheelset has a slightly taller gear, 16t instead of 15t. Anyway, I went up to Dalton and they Bannister Lane, same as the past few weeks.
Bannister was harder, but not like last year. I’m lighter now.
One hour’s blast.
7°C, calm with thin broken cloud. Dry.
I rode Fixed with MapMyRide+! Distance: 16.21mi, time: 01:00:23, pace: 3:43min/mi, speed: 16.11mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1418899685
Early morning ride to set up for the day. I’m stuck in the house marking until teatime, so this should make it bearable. I saved the route as a favourite, it was ideal.
Artificial lights: in a room that’s filled with sunshine, and you’re, say, watching TV. Why would you put the lights on?
I wouldn’t bother, but kids do every day and I’m baffled.
If you’ve experienced this, have you thought to ask ‘why?’?
Maybe, your experience tallies with mine. Unfortunately, the answer doesn’t clarify anything. In fact, over the years, I have never heard anything approaching an explanation.
Today, the reply was just to squirm and mutter ‘I don’t know’. That’s pretty much always the same answer, from different kids too.
I remain baffled. If you have any clues, please reply.
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