Like most of us, I get a bit negative sometimes. The weekend weather was crappy so I didn’t get out on my bike, so I spent a little time contemplating my navel. I realised that sometimes, despite the imperfections of life, we need to count our blessings. So here’s my little compare & contrast exercise for my cycling experiences over the last few months…. Read More …
Tuesday Night Is Hollingworth Lake Loop Night. The weather looked a bit ropey, but I crossed my fingers, made a (delicious I must say) quick pasta tea and lined myself up for an hour’s ride out… Read More …
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The weather was lovely on Saturday and I was on my fortnightly commitment-free Saturday, so I sat down and tried to map a ride I could take instead of my autopilot Hollingworth Lake loop. I chose a 27 mile run along the canal to Hebden Bridge then back over Blackstone Edge, a route that would involve a 4 mile steep(ish) climb and a big descent desinged to lay the ghost of not hitting 30mph yet. I opted to leave thle slicks on from last week’s Blackpool run, because (a) on roads they’d be nice and fast, and (b) I couldn’t be bothered fettling in such nice weather… Read More…
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