Sensors a go-go

Sensors a go-go

After messing about getting on and off my bike during some Zwift testing, my sensors are finally working on the CycleOps Fluid 2 trainer and cadence and speed sensors, added an Aldi yoga mat which was much cheaper than an official turbo training mat. Just in time for...
2018 Grand Depart Route

2018 Grand Depart Route

The first stage of the 2018 Tour de France is a flat one, totalling 195km. The Passage du Gois is one of the rare road paths to be entirely covered by the sea at high tide… but that tide is nice enough to move away and welcome, from time to time, the riders of the...
Last Ride Out This Year

Last Ride Out This Year

Managed 2 rides of nearly 30 miles in 3 days, second easier than the first, both rides are the furthest I have gone in 2017 in a single ride, long way to go, got to start taking this training seriously if I have any chance of doing 195 km in 1 day. Cold training with...
Training Update

Training Update

Before today, my combined rides this year were LESS than the 12 hour 122 mile first stage of the Tour de France that I have challenged myself to complete in less than 12 hours in June next year. ( 1 week before the pro’s do it ) That’s a bit of a shock and...
New 2018 Cycling Top

New 2018 Cycling Top

NEW 2018 cycling top arrived for the first stage of the Tour De France a massive 195 km in 1 day for Prostate Cancer UK Any donation helps Prostate Cancer UK or sharing this would really help me get some donations too! thanks John x
Grand Depart 2018

Grand Depart 2018

I’m taking part in the Grand Depart Classic, riding the whole of the first road stage of the 2018 Tour de France, the week before the pros. That’s 195 km in 1 day, a massive challenge as the most I have rode is 150 km when I was 20 years old! I’ve signed up to...
Well I Have Signed Up

Well I Have Signed Up

Well I have signed up #challengeofalifetime #tourdefrance The Grand Depart Classic is my opportunity to cycle the first stage of the 2018 Tour de France ahead of the pros. Taking place in the Vendée region of western France, this four day event (one day riding) is my...