Cycle Challenge 2021

Back at the end of March I decided, with no real thought or planning to cycle a total of 300 miles during April. Although based …

Today I decided than rather than take to even more hills, I would make my way back from Derbyshire to Hinckley to cycle. The journey …

Due to Rotarty I was unable to cycle and travelling to Dale Abbey, Derby meant no cycle ride for day twenty three So day twenty …

Driving to work this morning, I was thinking (yes I know I should be concentrating on the road ahead) how the idea of 300 miles …

Yesterday (day nineteen) was a well earn rest day, time to recover from the trip over the weekend. Today I had doubts on whether I …

What a glorious day, left Stamford campsite and headed off to Rutland Water, arrived early to get a good parking space. After a nice cuppa …

Thought I would have a change if scenery this weekend, what with the glorious sunshine. So I decided to take my motorhome to Stamford. Today’s …

After having a well earned day off yesterday, today I was back on the saddle with a gentle nine miles. Funny as I think my …

So the route I have been doing in the evening is becoming slightly easier and traffic was lighter than yesterday, although backside slightly sore, also …

Weather-wise it was quite nice, although it was a slightly windy, and an increase in traffic. Today was 9 miles, giving me a total of …

After yesterday’s 15 mile, I decided to take it slow and easy, so a quick 13 mile ride today. This puts me well past the …

Cannot believe im on day ten of this challenge. It’s been harder than I imagined made worse by my catheter. I will try the halfway …

So a change a route today, although weather wise it was chilly and a bit of rain. Completed 13 miles and total to date 127 …

After two days off, the cycle has been serviced, sadle raised and straightened and a clean bill of health I’ve been resting, taking antibiotics for …

Today was a rest day, the bike went to Halfords for service and minor adjustments, such as saddle levelling, raising the seat, realignment (after my …

Changing my saddle for the ISM which due to it’s design elevates the pressure on the uretha was an excellent idea and it works. Although …

Today I did a further two sessions at just over 9 miles each, giving me the total of 61 miles, 239 miles left to go. …

So the start of my 300 mile in April challenge, this is day two. Did nothing on day one due to Rotary meeting. Completed 2 …

Day two of training, found it hard going, cold, windy and still aching from yesterday. My catheter is hurting a little and back aches.

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