What was meant to be a steady bimble for a couple of hours after recovering from whatever it was that knocked me for six earlier in the week turned into a good run, usual direction out to Ticknall but took a left towards Bretby up a couple of sharp hills before heading to Newton Solney and Repton, instead of heading to Willington I took the back road round Foremark and into Ingleby towards Swarkestone.
Lovely run and nice to break the usual rides up with a few new roads thrown in, make's it a little bit hillier too.
View Route on Bikely
Distance = 48.8 miles
Time = 3 hrs 6 mins
Ave Speed = 15.7 mph
Top Speed = 37.0 mph
Hillometer = 33.2 ft/mile
Weather = Overcast, 16c
MTB = 602.6
Road Bike = 468.7
Total Mileage = 1071.3
Heart Rate High = 191
Heart Rate Ave = 143
Calorie's Burnt = 3474.1
Fat Burn = 445.12
Friday 25 September 2009
Wednesday 23 September 2009
Grounded & Frustrated
Illness has grounded me this week, picked up some kind of sickness bug/infection, was sick as a dog Monday night and since yesterday I feel as though a bus has ran me over, full of aches and pains right now....
I attempted to true a slightly 'out' wheel on Monday, it ended in huge failure and a trip to TS Bikes to fix it, put the wheel back in this afternoon, uprighted the bike and applied the rear brakes and BANG the whole unit let go flying all over my shed, an hour later it was all back together.
I'm not overly pleased with the build quality of my brand new Trek road bike, firstly the BB has to be repalced after 2 attempts to repair it, all within 250 miles use, then the rear wheel develops a wobble within 300 miles without visiting any pot holes, and now the brakes explode into pieces..... I expected better from Trek to be honest.
I attempted to true a slightly 'out' wheel on Monday, it ended in huge failure and a trip to TS Bikes to fix it, put the wheel back in this afternoon, uprighted the bike and applied the rear brakes and BANG the whole unit let go flying all over my shed, an hour later it was all back together.
I'm not overly pleased with the build quality of my brand new Trek road bike, firstly the BB has to be repalced after 2 attempts to repair it, all within 250 miles use, then the rear wheel develops a wobble within 300 miles without visiting any pot holes, and now the brakes explode into pieces..... I expected better from Trek to be honest.
Thursday 17 September 2009
Thursday 17th September 09 *Road*
Took a hillier route today including that bugger Heath Lane that caught me with my pants down last week, and guess what....................... I did it, chuffed to bits, my confidence with the hills is beginning to grow a little now. 41 miles with not a lot of flat to break it up, it was up and down most of the way, 40 ft per mile on the Hillometer is a new high for me although still a long way to go.
Also racked up my 1000th mile since been back on the bike today which was pleasing, just hope that it is the first of many 'K's' I'll complete.
The ride itself was out to Kegworth on the usual route, Diseworth towards Peggs Green before dropping into Worthington and Breedon, from Breedon to Calke past the resoviour and up Heath Lane, onto Ticknall, Melbourne, Kings Newton, round the back of the race track into Castle Donington and home. Heading in that direction I'm not going to get much hillier than 40 *fpm, heading into Leicestershire doesn't offer much either, nor does Nottinghamshire, so a few trips Derbyshire way beckon for some hills.
View route on Bikely
Distance = 40.9 miles
Time = 2 hrs 39 mins
Ave Speed = 15.4 mph
Top Speed = 37.5 mph
Hillometer = 40.1 ft/mile
Weather = Overcast, 13c
MTB = 602.6
Road Bike = 419.9
Total Mileage = 1022.5
Heart Rate High = 188
Heart Rate Ave = 139
Calorie's Burnt = 2761.9
Fat Burn = 346.40
Also racked up my 1000th mile since been back on the bike today which was pleasing, just hope that it is the first of many 'K's' I'll complete.
The ride itself was out to Kegworth on the usual route, Diseworth towards Peggs Green before dropping into Worthington and Breedon, from Breedon to Calke past the resoviour and up Heath Lane, onto Ticknall, Melbourne, Kings Newton, round the back of the race track into Castle Donington and home. Heading in that direction I'm not going to get much hillier than 40 *fpm, heading into Leicestershire doesn't offer much either, nor does Nottinghamshire, so a few trips Derbyshire way beckon for some hills.
'Breedon from Worthington'
View route on Bikely
Distance = 40.9 miles
Time = 2 hrs 39 mins
Ave Speed = 15.4 mph
Top Speed = 37.5 mph
Hillometer = 40.1 ft/mile
Weather = Overcast, 13c
MTB = 602.6
Road Bike = 419.9
Total Mileage = 1022.5
Heart Rate High = 188
Heart Rate Ave = 139
Calorie's Burnt = 2761.9
Fat Burn = 346.40
Stage 5 ToB Stoke on Trent
Visited the start of stage 5 of the Tour of Britain in Stoke today, saw the lads off and did a bit of plugging for Bike Pure, then I shot off to Gun Hill to see Dan Fleeman leading the break away group over the cat 1 climb. Had a great time, here's a few photos of the day.
Tuesday 15 September 2009
Mon 14th September 09 *Road*
50 Miles - Sub 3hrs
Two objective's completed today, first time over 50 miles proper on a ride and my main target was to do the 50 in under 3 hours, I know I'm capable of achieving 40+ miles at an average of around 16.7 mph, just had to do 50 miles at that pace.
Did I do it? ............ Only just is the answer, 2hrs 58 mins and 58 seconds to 50 miles, to say I was pleased would be an understatement. I kept good pace and at the hourly check points I was bang on target 1 hr = 16.6 miles, 2 hrs = 33.4 miles and 3 hrs = 50.3 miles. It's a shame that the last two miles brought my ave speed just below the 50 miles/3 hr pace, but I was pooped.
Scene of a 'natural break' (behind the bus stop not in it)
The ride itself was a variation of a familier route to get the 50 in of the usual loop I took the Kegworth , Belton diversion and at the far end of the ride a loop of Hilton and Etwall was added. Lumpy for the first half of the ride and a nasty 15mph headwind for the last 15 miles made the end goal even more satisfying. I can now use this ride as a benchmark against my performance over this distance.
View Route on Bikely
Distance = 52.1 miles
Time = 3 hrs 8 mins
Ave Speed = 16.6 mph
Top Speed = 35.1 mph
Hillometer = 26.8 ft/mile
Weather = Overcast, 16c
MTB = 602.6
Road Bike = 379.0
Total Mileage = 981.6
Heart Rate High = 180
Heart Rate Ave = 145
Calorie's Burnt = 3588.7
Fat Burn = 459.81
P.S. I should add that Robinsons Hill was tackled and conquered today with relative ease :-)
Two objective's completed today, first time over 50 miles proper on a ride and my main target was to do the 50 in under 3 hours, I know I'm capable of achieving 40+ miles at an average of around 16.7 mph, just had to do 50 miles at that pace.
Did I do it? ............ Only just is the answer, 2hrs 58 mins and 58 seconds to 50 miles, to say I was pleased would be an understatement. I kept good pace and at the hourly check points I was bang on target 1 hr = 16.6 miles, 2 hrs = 33.4 miles and 3 hrs = 50.3 miles. It's a shame that the last two miles brought my ave speed just below the 50 miles/3 hr pace, but I was pooped.
Scene of a 'natural break' (behind the bus stop not in it)
The ride itself was a variation of a familier route to get the 50 in of the usual loop I took the Kegworth , Belton diversion and at the far end of the ride a loop of Hilton and Etwall was added. Lumpy for the first half of the ride and a nasty 15mph headwind for the last 15 miles made the end goal even more satisfying. I can now use this ride as a benchmark against my performance over this distance.
View Route on Bikely
Distance = 52.1 miles
Time = 3 hrs 8 mins
Ave Speed = 16.6 mph
Top Speed = 35.1 mph
Hillometer = 26.8 ft/mile
Weather = Overcast, 16c
MTB = 602.6
Road Bike = 379.0
Total Mileage = 981.6
Heart Rate High = 180
Heart Rate Ave = 145
Calorie's Burnt = 3588.7
Fat Burn = 459.81
P.S. I should add that Robinsons Hill was tackled and conquered today with relative ease :-)
Thursday 10 September 2009
Bike Pure
As you may have noticed I'm a keen supporter of Bike Pure and what they stand for. I am proud to be able to help them out next week, I will be at the start of stage 5 of the Tour of Britain at the Britania Stadium in Stoke on Trent next Wednesday to get in amongst the pro riders and team staff to distribute Bike Pure wrist bands and leaflets. I shall be equiped with my camera so hope to get some good pics for Bike Pure.
For those who have not heard of Bike Pure have a lookie here
For those who have not heard of Bike Pure have a lookie here
Thursday 10th September 09 *Road*
Made the route up as I went along up to Ticknal, which was great in one respect, jus taking a left or right whenever it takes your fancy, but on the bad side it may be better to prepare so you don't get lumbered with a killer hill, which I did. The route didn't take me via Robinsons Hill at Melbourne but it put me up 'Heath Lane' a long drag out of Calke towards Ashby de la Zouch.
Ratcliffe Lane
View from top of Heath Lane
Prior to that it was a nice ride out through Kegworth, Diseworth, round the back of Worthington and Newbold throught the Staunton Harold estate. And following my Heath Lane mishap the ride was just as pleasent onto Ticknal, Repton, Willington and the usual run home.
Willington Power Station in the distance
I'm going to have to have a crack at the Beeston CC Hill's route to begin to conquer my hill demons.......
View Route on Bikely
Distance = 49.1 miles
Time = 3 hrs 5 mins
Ave Speed = 15.7 mph
Top Speed = 35.9 mph
Hillometer = 30.8 ft/mile
Weather = Sunny, 18c
MTB = 602.6
Road Bike = 326.9
Total Milage = 929.5
Heart Rate High = 190
Heart Rate Ave = 141
Calorie's Burnt = 3386.0
Fat Burn = 427.83
Ratcliffe Lane
View from top of Heath Lane
Prior to that it was a nice ride out through Kegworth, Diseworth, round the back of Worthington and Newbold throught the Staunton Harold estate. And following my Heath Lane mishap the ride was just as pleasent onto Ticknal, Repton, Willington and the usual run home.
Willington Power Station in the distance
I'm going to have to have a crack at the Beeston CC Hill's route to begin to conquer my hill demons.......
View Route on Bikely
Distance = 49.1 miles
Time = 3 hrs 5 mins
Ave Speed = 15.7 mph
Top Speed = 35.9 mph
Hillometer = 30.8 ft/mile
Weather = Sunny, 18c
MTB = 602.6
Road Bike = 326.9
Total Milage = 929.5
Heart Rate High = 190
Heart Rate Ave = 141
Calorie's Burnt = 3386.0
Fat Burn = 427.83
Tuesday 8 September 2009
Monday 7th September *Road*
40 miles out to Willington and back, still feeling the effects of the holiday bulge and not back to the level I was prior. Felt like a good run though even though I navigated round Robinson's hill at Melbourne this time.
View route on Bikely
Distance = 40.1 miles
Time = 2 hrs 30 mins
Ave Speed = 16.1 mph
Top Speed = 34.8 mph
Hillometer = 28.2 ft/mile
Weather = Overcast, Sunny Spells, 18c
MTB = 602.6
Road Bike = 277.8
Total Milage = 880.4
Heart Rate High = 194
Heart Rate Ave = 154
Calorie's Burnt = 3072.6
Fat Burn = 395.46
Out again on Weds this week for a similar ride, promise to tackle Robinson's this time as well, I've put a shout on the Beeston CC blog, hope some of the members can join me.
View route on Bikely
Distance = 40.1 miles
Time = 2 hrs 30 mins
Ave Speed = 16.1 mph
Top Speed = 34.8 mph
Hillometer = 28.2 ft/mile
Weather = Overcast, Sunny Spells, 18c
MTB = 602.6
Road Bike = 277.8
Total Milage = 880.4
Heart Rate High = 194
Heart Rate Ave = 154
Calorie's Burnt = 3072.6
Fat Burn = 395.46
Out again on Weds this week for a similar ride, promise to tackle Robinson's this time as well, I've put a shout on the Beeston CC blog, hope some of the members can join me.
Thursday 3 September 2009
Waterside Bimble *MTB
3 1/2 weeks, plenty of beer and too much food since I last rode out and it felt like it too.
Followed the canal from Beeston Marina into the centre of Nottingham, then down along London Road to Trent Bidge, under some thing called the "Trent End" shortly after that I saw the local netball team training, not sure which one it was but I know it wasn't the County team...... a lap of the regatta at Holme Pierrepont and back along the Trent to Attenborough and home, the ride home from HP was a struggle into a strong headwind but proved to be a good work out.
View route on Bikely
Distance = 23.1 miles
Time = 1 hrs 49 mins
Ave Speed = 12.6 mph
Top Speed = 20.1 mph
Hillometer = 1.1 ft/mile
Weather = Overcast, 12c
MTB = 602.6
Road Bike = 237.5
Total Milage = 840.1
Heart Rate High = 170
Heart Rate Ave = 145
Calorie's Burnt = 2072.1
Fat Burn = 266.61
My road bike is finally ready for collection after having the BB replaced under warranty so I'm looking forward to getting out with the Beeston CC crew very soon.
Followed the canal from Beeston Marina into the centre of Nottingham, then down along London Road to Trent Bidge, under some thing called the "Trent End" shortly after that I saw the local netball team training, not sure which one it was but I know it wasn't the County team...... a lap of the regatta at Holme Pierrepont and back along the Trent to Attenborough and home, the ride home from HP was a struggle into a strong headwind but proved to be a good work out.
View route on Bikely
Distance = 23.1 miles
Time = 1 hrs 49 mins
Ave Speed = 12.6 mph
Top Speed = 20.1 mph
Hillometer = 1.1 ft/mile
Weather = Overcast, 12c
MTB = 602.6
Road Bike = 237.5
Total Milage = 840.1
Heart Rate High = 170
Heart Rate Ave = 145
Calorie's Burnt = 2072.1
Fat Burn = 266.61
My road bike is finally ready for collection after having the BB replaced under warranty so I'm looking forward to getting out with the Beeston CC crew very soon.
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