8-3°C, ice on Sollom Bridge. Clear sky, sun in my eyes but dry. No wind
The Raleigh Mustang feels so heavy and slow. My other regular ride bikes are not like this. Yesterday, I whizzed along at an enjoyable pace on the race bike. It’s not my legs, the bike is the problem. Maybe I’ll try riding in on the cross (Jake) before I fit the winter tyres, as an experiment.
A chilly Sunday morning starting at 5°C, but the stars were magnificent overnight.
The mist that never gets closer . That ride time is long thanks to a puncture half way. Thanks.
Kona Paddy Wagon; 15°C, sunny with light Northerly.
The Queen’s funeral is today and we get a bank holiday. This has cleared the roads and, pretty much, the only people you see are dog walkers and cyclists. Rather like a cup final, this makes for an excellent cycling day. It means I don’t have to avoid those routes that carry tricky traffic . I also means no cafes are open nor any shops. I got lucky though, about half way there was a petrol station where I got snacks.
Kona Zing, 18°C, sunny but heavy rain in the last hour.
21°C, sunny with brisk SE.
Warm 19°C, grey with a brisk southerly.
23°C, moderate NE breeze. Milky sun.
This could be my fastest ride of the year. Curious since I really struggled on the first ride when I got got home from Corsica.
Been out for a blast after working on the house windows all morning. Glad to get my cycling legs back after the last few rides. I was expecting to be faster after the GR20. But no.
The expedition has left a legacy for me. In things like sleep habits. The best one is that I lost at least a stone in weight. That’s dead weight I put on after having COVID.
Tendonitis: this came on during the last few days. It doesn’t affect cycling so it may not actually be tendonitis but bursitis (supporting ligaments around the heel). I know from previously having it that healing takes a very long time, probably over a year. Currently I’m I’m often limping. This has been my concern as I was just getting into running.
Sleep habits: waking for long periods in the night.
Fitness: this is the best one, I’m on full form. Cycling is great, speedy and much fun. I had specific muscular strains during the trip. Two I remember most – around my hip during days 4 to 6, and between shoulders during the middle week. The latter was most noticeable on descents, maybe from the heavy pack and looking down for footing at the same time.
Micycle 