Category Archives: Big Rides

Fred Whitton Weekend

Posted on May 28, 2008 by lord_lordy

Myself plus a dozen other Tri Londoners headed north for the Bank Holiday weekend, escaping the storms down south, and enjoying 3 days of sunshine in the Lake District. Many arrived together in the ‘Sunshine bus’ and started the weekend … Continue reading →

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200 Miler

Posted on April 28, 2008 by lord_lordy

Managed my first two hundred mile bike ride of the year on Saturday. Followed it up yesterday with a hilly 135 miles in Surrey followed by a 1 hour run. Really felt strong but last night started getting a sore … Continue reading →

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King Of The Mountains

Posted on April 24, 2008 by lord_lordy

Been sorting out a King of The Mountains competition for the Triathlon club. Going to do it over the course of 7 climbs. It will be based on points but each subsequent climb will be handicapped based on the current … Continue reading →

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Post Race Rest

Posted on March 28, 2008 by lord_lordy

This photo is of the view that woke me every morning during my first week of rest whilst in Coromandel. Following what I hope I learnt from last year and taken extended rest following New Zealand. It’s 4 weeks since … Continue reading →

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Bank Holiday Big Bike Miles

Posted on August 28, 2007 by lord_lordy

Still having problems with getting going on the running. Had another physio session on Friday and held off running since and it is much improved. In fact, it now doesn’t feel sore but I’m of course nervous to get back … Continue reading →

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Middlesbrough To London

Posted on August 18, 2007 by lord_lordy

What a ride I had on Tuesday. I’d decided I would cycle home from my mums in North Yorkshire over two days. I stay in a lovely B&B near Louth, north east of Lincoln on the eastern edge of the … Continue reading →

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Fred Whitton Attempt

Posted on May 8, 2007 by lord_lordy

Back from an awesome weekend in the Lakes with a load of friends from the Tri Club. The aim of the weekend was to do the Fred Whitton route which we attempted on Sunday. Unfortunately that proved to be the … Continue reading →

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More Little Milestones

Posted on May 2, 2007 by lord_lordy

I love my little milestones and hit a couple in the past few days. Yesterday I managed 200 miles on my bike in 12 hours. Only the second time ever I’ve managed 200 miles. This was on my time trial … Continue reading →

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Easter Weekend

Posted on April 10, 2007 by lord_lordy

What an awesome Easter weekend down in Somerset staying at Jo’s mums. Great weather, great riding, great food and great company. On each of the four days I explored a different quarter of the surrounding area. The raw facts: Friday … Continue reading →

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Mammoth Week

Posted on March 26, 2007 by lord_lordy

It’s early Monday morning and I’m about to head off for a run before the club swim session. Not that I’m putting off starting but thought I’d make a start on this entry. It’s been a huge weekend of training. … Continue reading →

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