Preparation was going well. I’m weakest on the walking/running climbs and with a few miles in my legs and the Lakeland 50 not too long ago, I felt fit and ready.
Running a bet
Last year a friend of mine, Adrian, entered a race called 'The Lakeland 50'. He completed the race in just over 12 hours - a very respectable time.
Sun, sea and a … race.
I like it simple. And even though I get carried away with putting bouncy bits on sometimes to go a bit faster, I always go back to what's best. Rigid.
Here, there and everywhere …
So the racing had finished for a while and the suspension, dropper post and meaty tyres made a return.The first proper ride back was my new favourite; Staveley, Longsleddle, Sadgill, Gatescarth, Nan Bield Pass, Kentmere, Garburn Pass, Staveley.This was the second time I'd risen this in 2013 and even with a strong headwind on the…Read more Here, there and everywhere …
Let the racing begin…
The week started with a few runs and a a different sort of ride for me. After work I set off to a mates house where we met some other riders and set off up a hill. It was straight up (pushing at times) and then back down again pumping the bumps and pinning the…Read more Let the racing begin…
The start of something good…
So you may have read about the wonderful weight loss remedy 'Norovirus' that I caught and lost 4kg. After eating my way through a few steaks and a few pints of milk, I was back to normal within a few days and ready for the weekend. Weather reports were good so on Friday 5th April,…Read more The start of something good…
As things start to get better…
So, you have a bit of extra blubber after the winter to get rid of before summer?I have just the thing for you."Norovirus"I ended up catching it from someone at work and it hit during the Easter break. FRIDAY:An awesome ride in awesome conditions at Hamsterley with some great people.The snow was tricky and led to…Read more As things start to get better…
The start to 2013 and the new team
So 2013 started with recovery. At the end of 2012 I did this. It's not broken. It's worse. I'm slowly getting back up to speed but the ankle has still not healed. Riding the bike is fine and is only an issue on cold wet days. Running for long distances is a big no and repeat runs…Read more The start to 2013 and the new team
Single Speed Matt 