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.
Thursday, 21 August 2008
Thursday, 7 August 2008
End of season already drawing close
Well it’s been a grand few weeks back in Moray after my summer break in Spain – have started to burn of that ballast added by my mission to get the most value from the all-inclusive tariff.
A short spell of sunny weather has given me a great opportunity to get out on the bike – although the weather is quickly returning to Scottish norms.
Only one week left of the Tuesday League races – that’s a pity as I’ve been enjoying them immensely. They’re a great chance for riders of all levels to take part – right from the really little youngsters through to us really big oldies. A grand concept that should be applauded – and if you haven’t done so – they should be tried – come along and ride on Tuesday – it’ll give you something to aim for next spring.
Blimey heck – I’m already talking about next season !!! Forres CC have a 10 at the end of this month – best get my entry from to Moraig asap – then that’s my “racing” season over !! ( when I say racing – I actually mean turning up for races and giving the fast lads someone to pass halfway round). It’s been a good season for me – solely by virtue of it’s been a return to racing after a (very) long absence – so it had to be good – the Tuesday league has been a massive help in that respect – I am hoping that after riding loads of those 20 milers on a twisty circuit then a straight (?) 10 miler should be faster – and that’s a relative to my times not fast in the normal sense of the word.
Anyway that’s my views and news for this week – post a comment, pop back soon, keep cycling and stay safe
Pale Rider.
A short spell of sunny weather has given me a great opportunity to get out on the bike – although the weather is quickly returning to Scottish norms.
Only one week left of the Tuesday League races – that’s a pity as I’ve been enjoying them immensely. They’re a great chance for riders of all levels to take part – right from the really little youngsters through to us really big oldies. A grand concept that should be applauded – and if you haven’t done so – they should be tried – come along and ride on Tuesday – it’ll give you something to aim for next spring.
Blimey heck – I’m already talking about next season !!! Forres CC have a 10 at the end of this month – best get my entry from to Moraig asap – then that’s my “racing” season over !! ( when I say racing – I actually mean turning up for races and giving the fast lads someone to pass halfway round). It’s been a good season for me – solely by virtue of it’s been a return to racing after a (very) long absence – so it had to be good – the Tuesday league has been a massive help in that respect – I am hoping that after riding loads of those 20 milers on a twisty circuit then a straight (?) 10 miler should be faster – and that’s a relative to my times not fast in the normal sense of the word.
Anyway that’s my views and news for this week – post a comment, pop back soon, keep cycling and stay safe
Pale Rider.
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