Century

After several weeks of building up to it, I finally did my first ever cycling century in almost 30 degree heat.
By doing it I have learnt a couple of things and compounded a couple of others..
Let's start with the compounded items.... Firstly 'slower is faster'!!! After going out a bit fast in places I really felt it in the 40-50 mile marks, but after some lunch I pulled it back together.
Secondly.... No matter what people tell you mountain bike are more comfortable than road bikes over long distances.

So onto what learnt....
1. I can do it, I did a century in 6 hours in the saddle, 7 hours total.
2. If I can do 100 miles in 7 hours I can sure as hell do 220miles + in 24hours with the correct fuelling and rest strategy.
3. If I can do it so can you 😁

7 weeks

Seven weeks to go, I've had a few easy weeks. My plan is to step things up over the next couple of weeks and then sustain it until one to two weeks before.
The weight loss has kicked back in so hopefully I will get somewhere near my 80kg target weight.

Its been a long time stranger

As the title says, it's been a long time. Nearly five years, over those years it's been pretty up and down, divorce, meeting someone new, starting a new life, the drag of finding the right meds.
I can't say that everything is amazing, that would be a lie, but as my only downer is work it's all pretty good.
I still struggle to get out of bed during the week and also expressing my feelings and talking about what is going on in my head. I have fallen lucky with my new partner (she is great) and I also have a very supportive doctor who after several years has helped get me on a good mix of meds.
I have been getting out on my bike more and more, leading to over the last couple of years taking part in a few off road sportives. My times have been getting better along with my fitness.
Next year my goal is to complete the Rad am Ring 24hr MTB race in Germany. I'm currently working on the weight loss and fitness and will step it up a gear after Christmas.
See you soon 😁