Cycling and Triathlon

London to Paris Cycle Challenge 2011

An open letter to anyone thinking of doing the above this September…. Dear potential cyclist, I took part in the London to Paris Cycle Challenge last year. Why would I do such a thing, I hear you ask? Would it … Continue reading →

A week in review

With three weeks to go until the Clumber Park Sprint Duathlon, I should be increasing my training. But I’ve only managed one session on the turbo trainer. So the cycling is suffering, not coming on. And I think I slightly … Continue reading →

Break out the torture device

This blog is turning into a constant complaint about the weather. All I ever think I am writing about is the times I can’t ride because its too windy or raining. And this was going to be another episode of … Continue reading →

January training in the bag

As Gordon Ramsey might say…. January training, done! I’m pretty pleased with the running and the swimming as I can feel progress in both of them. Not so on the cycling front. That is largely a function of the time … Continue reading →

Triathlon is the new cycling

Notice anything different about the site? No… I’ve added a new category to the navigation bar above – Triathlon! Blog posts that are neither cycling or diabetes related will probably fall into this new category, especially given that I am … Continue reading →

Proficient at cycling

Samuel came home with these yesterday. I don’t remember getting a badge or certificate when I did it, but it was nearly 30 years ago, so I can’t be sure! Back then it was called ‘Cycling Proficiency’ – now it’s been rebranded ‘Bikeability’. … Continue reading →

Calling all generous benefactors

Are you generous? And a benefactor? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Because I have a need for you. Look at this list of really grueling challenges that I would like to do. London to Paris Cycle Challenge for … Continue reading →

What a difference the wind makes

I’ve just been out this morning and done a timed 20k (12 mile) loop to see my progress is going for the London Triathlon. I did the same route two weeks ago to the day, but it was so windy … Continue reading →

Amateur Sports Psychology

I went out this morning with a couple of the lads for the first time this year, Stuart Neesham and Dave Lane. Now, you’ve met Special Dave before but Stuart has not been mentioned here until now (I don’t think). … Continue reading →

I’m a bad parent

I think I might be getting a little obsessed with this training lark. And it’s getting me into trouble with Nikki. I didn’t swim this morning as I wasn’t going into the office until after lunch. So instead, I was … Continue reading →