I Have Psychological Issues

Yeah. I think that’s the only logical explanation. Ever since I failed hard on my 4DP test I’ve felt the need to prove myself. Every ride. Well… not every ride. I let myself off yesterday. But most rides lately I seem to be smashing myself. So much so even the Garmin has started calling me … Read more

Road Side Recovery

Ahh, the easy life. In a bid to satisfy the Garmin’s incessent nagging I opted to ride this evening, but at a vastly relaxed pace. I have this bad omen in mind though that I’m about to get run over. And killed. That’s the really bad bit. I think it’s due to reading the ‘top’ … Read more

Weekly Review August 15th – 21st 2022

Each week I try to review and reflect on my previous week on the bike. This allows me to see how my fitness and ability is progressing on a wider timescale than day to day. For previous weekly reviews please click here.  As expected, less riding done this week than in the previous 9 🙃 However … Read more

Book End

It lashed it down last night. Around 9pm the rain moved in and within a few minutes there was a torrent of water streaming down the road. My selfish thoughts turned to Sunday morning and that I’d probably not be able to get outdoors if the ground was still absolutely soaked. Usually when I wake … Read more