...thought I would head out and do a proper ride so I got on my bike and did 33 miles (and then to and from the station, another 6 miles that evening). It was quite hard work - the first 10 miles or so all seemed to be uphill but then, the next ten were much better, mostly downhill/flat. A couple of small climbs and dips and then home. The route took me towards Abbotsley, through Eynesbury Hardwicke, Tetworth, Everton, Sandy, Cardington, Great Barford, Wyboston....
I have to say climbing the stairs was the hardest part of the day and my knees today, a day on, are really hurting. Lots of ibuprofen methinks on the journey. The 33 miles itself wasn't too bad and I completed it in 2 1/2 hours, this included a couple of stops, one for a phone call, the other at traffic lights (for ages......). Some of the climbs were hard work though and I suspect this is going to be my downfall on the trip itself.
Richard and Lynn have booked to come to France and Jen wants me to book her too...Pat I think is coming too so there will be a few to greet me on the Champs Elysees on 13th Sept!
No comments:
Post a Comment