Round Breedon
Distance = 36.7 miles
Time = 3 hrs 40 mins
Cadence = ?
Ave Speed = 10.0 mph (estimated)
Top Speed = ? mph
Weather = Sunny 20c
Total Milage = 298.3
View my route on Bikely
Plenty of upward riding done yesterday, wanted to ride without a stop as well, and I felt it, last 3 miles were a killer, looking forward to the 50 miler, I want to get to about 30 miles before having a 5 minute breather and nibble to eat.
Sunday 24 May 2009
Wednesday 20 May 2009
Not Happy
I'm going to have to get my wallet out I'm afraid.......
My troublesome computer completely packed up today and I discovered my back wheel has developed a 'wobble' so I'm going to have get myself a new trip computer and see if I can get the wheel straightened somewhere locally, failing that it'll be more expense on a new wheel
My troublesome computer completely packed up today and I discovered my back wheel has developed a 'wobble' so I'm going to have get myself a new trip computer and see if I can get the wheel straightened somewhere locally, failing that it'll be more expense on a new wheel
Monday 18 May 2009
Am very pleased with yesterdays effort and whats even more pleasing is the fact that I'm feeling very good today, must be getting used to being back on the bike.
5 weeks to go until the 50 mile Nottingham Bike ride, I'm happy if I can add 5 miles to each 'big' ride each weekend and get a couple of 20-25 miler's in in between during the week.
If I can keep this up I'll be in great shape for the c2c next year.
5 weeks to go until the 50 mile Nottingham Bike ride, I'm happy if I can add 5 miles to each 'big' ride each weekend and get a couple of 20-25 miler's in in between during the week.
If I can keep this up I'll be in great shape for the c2c next year.
Sunday 17th May 09
From Toton along Trent to Sawley to Lockington up to Airport through Isley Walton past Tonge over A42 to Cloud Hill Quarry then along Cloud Trail to Trent Mersey Canal @ Weston on Trent, along canal to Shardlow and back via Sawley Trent Lock and Attenbourough
Distance = 33.4 miles
Time = 3 hrs 13 mins
Cadence = 84
Ave Speed = 10.4 mph
Top Speed = 31.5 mph
Weather = Heavy Showers 10c
Total Milage = 246
A good ride mixing road with trails and off road stuff, couple of good climbs, one off road. Off road hill from Lockington to airport was tough going as was the on road hill round the back of Tonge up to the A42, nice downhill section past Cloud Hill quarry onto the Cloud Trail (Sustrans route 6) followed Trent Mersey canal from Weston on Trent to shardlow, was quite boggy in parts, followed Trent from shardlow to attenborough then home.
Cadence is up which is pleasing and I'm definately finding the going a bit easier as the cadence increases.
I reckon the new tyres are worth at least 2 or 3 mph on the smooth.
View my route on Bikley - http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Cloud-Trail-2
Distance = 33.4 miles
Time = 3 hrs 13 mins
Cadence = 84
Ave Speed = 10.4 mph
Top Speed = 31.5 mph
Weather = Heavy Showers 10c
Total Milage = 246
A good ride mixing road with trails and off road stuff, couple of good climbs, one off road. Off road hill from Lockington to airport was tough going as was the on road hill round the back of Tonge up to the A42, nice downhill section past Cloud Hill quarry onto the Cloud Trail (Sustrans route 6) followed Trent Mersey canal from Weston on Trent to shardlow, was quite boggy in parts, followed Trent from shardlow to attenborough then home.
Cadence is up which is pleasing and I'm definately finding the going a bit easier as the cadence increases.
I reckon the new tyres are worth at least 2 or 3 mph on the smooth.
View my route on Bikley - http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Cloud-Trail-2
Tuesday 12 May 2009
New Rubber
Just given her a good clean & lube and fitted some new rubber for the summer months, a pair of Schwalbe Land Cruiser's, fast rolling tyres, hopefully we'll see an improvement in efficiency from these.
11th May 2009
Holme Pierrepont & Back along Trent
Distance = 22.1 miles
Time = 2 hrs 15 mins
Cadence = 76?
Ave Speed = 10.4 mph
Top Speed = 21.7 mph
Weather = Sunny, dry, 16c
Total Milage = 212.6
Out into a strong headwind, real hard push along the regatta lake into the wind, only managed an ave of 6 mph along the 2km length, averaged 20mph on the way back along it with the wind behind :)
Attenborough Church in the background
Distance = 22.1 miles
Time = 2 hrs 15 mins
Cadence = 76?
Ave Speed = 10.4 mph
Top Speed = 21.7 mph
Weather = Sunny, dry, 16c
Total Milage = 212.6
Out into a strong headwind, real hard push along the regatta lake into the wind, only managed an ave of 6 mph along the 2km length, averaged 20mph on the way back along it with the wind behind :)
Attenborough Church in the background
Sunday 10 May 2009
C2C
Been thinking about this again, I dropped it for this year as the intention was to do it over 3 days in the summer, I'm now considering doing it over 2 days and possibly in September/October, may rope my Dad into it as he offered originally and he is an accomplished long distance rider, the experience he has would definitely benefit me. Failing that I'm deffo wanting to get it done next year, already looking for the next challenge
Thursday 7 May 2009
Home - Beeston Marina - Trent Lock ( River Trent) - Sandiacre (Route 67) - Home
Distance = 13.8 miles
Time = 1 hrs 17 mins
Cadence = 74?
Ave Speed = 10.6 mph
Top Speed = 17.4 mph
Weather = Sunny, dry, 16c
Short ride to get back into things, 13.8 miles but rode it hard into the wind took it easier with the tail wind. Through Attenborough nature reserve, along the trent to Trent Lock, took the canal (route 67) up to Sandiacre and back home through Toton sidings.
Not sure about the cadence as it seemed to pack up near the end of the ride, fingers crossed it's ok next time out.
Need to build up to 50 mile distance for the 21st June and the Great Nottingham bike ride ( www.justgiving.com/liamhobbs )
(Pic shows Radcliffe Power Station across the Trent)
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