Summer?

Well I’m sat at work looking at the sudden end of summer as the rain pours down in torrents. Any training done tonight will involve the turbo or the gym – you must think I’m a complete dafty if you think I’ll even entertain the idea of going out on the road in that. If the weather man’s website has a severe weather warning on it that’s good enough excuse for me to stop indoors – and I’m not minded to get my bike dirty either.

The only ray of sunshine this week has been the gleam of gold from the GB cyclists in Beijing – well done to all concerned. Let’s hope that we can attract a few more members to the Forres club on the back of this bow-wave of success for this marvellous sport. http://www.forrescyclingclub.co.uk saw a great report about the summer league and the way in which it is a great way for youngsters to get involved.

This week’s top training tip:

If during a sprint another rider comes past you with 25 metres to go – you’ve lost.

More from the Pale Rider’s secret training manual next time.