2014 Re-run..

2014 Re-run..

Settle yourself for 20 mins. Its a biggy… Where did the season go… ?? The realisation that i’ll be racing at 34 years old next year is worrying. My mental age is  23 or 24 but a recent back injury while playing with my 5 year old has reminded me I’m...

Day 6- In the team Car

My ras is over. Today I ate sweets in the team car with Timmy and Ken. I couldnt ride. Another bad night left me with little sleep and the pain is not subsiding with the painkillers. Im not shy to battle through but theres a fine line between being tough and...

Day 5- Ouch that hurt

Today hurt. The pace was on early doors. I was worse this morning pain wise and different areas are sore. I lost touch with 2 big groups on the way up the first climb. I couldn’t have done any more. My back and left glute are rock solid.   We have our own...

Day 3&4. Nearly broken

A combo of 3 & 4 is all I have the energy for. It’s around this time that all good intentions fade. I’ll do my best but don’t be surprised to see a day 5,6,7,8 combo..   Anyway day 3 knocked me clean out- actually a bridge did . I came down...

Day 2 #ras2014

I love cycling and hate it at the same time. Today it rained. The look of fear on all the riders faces this morning said it all. The biggest fear for any rider is crashing. Thank God I stayed clear of it. It was a hardy day, aqua blue found themselves with 4 riders in...