@olduns did you sign up to the bkind snack challenge? 3 free bars on completion

 

could be tight.....i'll need to look at forecast first 

7 hours ago, olduns said:

could be tight.....i'll need to look at forecast first 

 

itll b okay, they seem to backdate any activity completed within the time frame of the challenges when you join late to give you some hope of completion

 

I gave it a miss yesterday due to snow, today probably the same 😃

Finally back on the horse... Snow and ice one weekend, leaking washing machine the next

Usual mud and heavy slop

 

 

@olduns did you manage to do the Le Col challenge? cashed my voucher in for a lovely big fat discount on a rainproof cycling jacket. 

have a refer a friend deal too if you/anyone else wants it - spend 100quid on gear and we both get a free gillet, pm me

Not joined any as yet.. Need to have a peek later to see what's suitable. 

Thanks fot the offer but clothing wise I'm covered... 

Plenty of MTB stuff here, road too.... 

And probably the same in France for MTB and road

OH would not like it one bit if more turned up 🙄 

given you like the off roading, theres a couple of climbing challenges may suit you. 

 

the lecol one was to log 5hrs in 2weeks iirc. got my voucher code and entered into a draw for 2900quids worth of their gear. the jacket i order was €165 and i got it or 106 and free delivery this weekend. 

well chuffed, as i needed a new decent waterproof jacket that isnt company issue fluorescent orange

So a day off today, well Dentist first thing, dry, sunny and nearly double figures Temp wise so rude not to.... 1 ride, 2 halves and the Snowdrops have survived at the Coffee stop

 

 

Another hard slog in the slop.... The reward a Coffee and Rocky Road Marshmallow stop 😋

 

nice ride out today with the weather being In double figures,  unfortunately it would appear my heart rate monitor strap for my watch has broken after 8 years so my data was limited, so looks like I'm gon have to get a new one.

but still had a good 14mile ride today ..can't wait to get back to some trails like Cannock and Wales 

 

also had a cheeky beer in the sun !!!

Elevensies fuel stop... 

 

 

Wahoo threw a wobbly so no map display... 16 miles, 2 1/2 hrs

 

 

A chilly one, toes were cold within 5 mins, everything else toasty... 

 

I came down that hill but opposite was nearly as tough but luckily grassy rather than stony, still bloody hard work though 😳. Maxed out at 178bpm, earned that cake! 

 

 

decided to get a new saddle as I've noticed after around the 16 mile mark I get a bit of a numb arse if doing a lot of sitting.

so after reading lots of good reviews changed to the ergon sm pro, saved some weight too 😂 

 

titanium alloy rails so no rusting 

 

Edited 7 March, 20215 yr by Gissin

On 06/03/2021 at 14:42, olduns said:

A chilly one, toes were cold within 5 mins, everything else toasty... 

 

I came down that hill but opposite was nearly as tough but luckily grassy rather than stony, still bloody hard work though 😳. Maxed out at 178bpm, earned that cake!

good work.

you need some merino wool socks (double layer/anti blister) keep your feet super warm 

Touch windy today, boggy ground, legs and lungs not really wanting to go out... Strava says easier than usual.. WTF 😳

Around 4 miles to add on after Coffee stop, levitation would have been nice as per the Wahoo track

 

 

nice casual ride out yesterday, testing out the new saddle, need to get the position dialled in but for a first ride very comfortable.

watch was on pause for about 3 miles 

took inspiration from @olduns and stopped off for a coffee half way 

Furlough day.... 

 

 

Average speed belies what my legs were feeling! 

Sunshine!!  No leggings, double layers or coat 👍

 

No Coffee either. 😞. Forgot a mask

 

 

Another no Coffee ride, didn't want to stop too long for fear of seizing up 😀

 

 

 

 

Lovely day for it... Dry trails and Sunshine 👍☀️🌞

On 18/04/2021 at 15:00, olduns said:

Lovely day for it... Dry trails and Sunshine 👍☀️🌞

good work dude, i'll be heading to cannock for my 2nd time towards the end of May, see if I can do the full dog+monkey trail this time

FTD is around 45 mins +, not for me I'll add 😁, mate does it regular.