Cycling and Triathlon

Coast to Coast

I haven’t signed on the dotted line just yet but I fully intend to do the Diabetes UK Coast to Coast cycle challenge this July. I was reading on the website of the organisers of this event that approx 25% … Continue reading →

Scenes from a Spring Ride

My normal Saturday morning ride was extra special yesterday because of the weather. Billy No Mates as usual, but without needing to get back for a particular time, I headed off on a different route to see if I could … Continue reading →

Hell for leather for nothing

The first workday evening of British Summertime. Normally I would take Samuel to his swimming class on a Monday, but he was taken by a friend tonight, so I took the opportunity for a first quick evening ride of the … Continue reading →

Feeling a bit of a brick

I said brick, just in case you weren’t paying too much attention! I didn’t know what a ‘brick’ training session was until last month, but was introduced to it by a guy on Twitter – @j4m1eb It’s basically a training … Continue reading →

No news is good news

Or more specifically the lack of updates on the site is good news. I haven’t done too many posts on the subject of Samuel’s Diabetes in the last few weeks because, well, there isn’t much new to report. This is … Continue reading →

Lent on the wagon

As we have done for about 6 or 7 years now, Nikki and I have given up alcohol for Lent. Ten days in now and it’s going quite well. I’ve managed to get through 2 Rugby internationals (one in the … Continue reading →

Garmin Connect Site

I’ve just discovered a new way to navigate the Garmin Connect website that I use to upload all my training activities. Go to the following link and have a look for yourself. I’m not sure if this is a new … Continue reading →

My proudest moment on my bike

For some time now, I have been reading the Fat Cyclist’s blog. His latest post asked for people to tell the story of their proudest moment on a bike. And that got me thinking… So, where do you start? Should … Continue reading →

Clumber Park Duathlon 2011 – done!

I did it. It took me 1hr 21mins 49secs. That compares to 1hr 28mins 22secs from last year. Nearly 7 minutes quicker. I nearly didn’t though. I remember last year after the event, I was standing in the queue to … Continue reading →

Training with the Marathon Man

We have been away this weekend to visit friends who live near Guildford in Surrey. We have known Tim and Tracy for nearly 15 years, and we meet up at least a couple of times a year. It would be … Continue reading →