Tag Archives: Christchurch

Wonderful Busselton

Posted on December 10, 2009 by lord_lordy

I am now in Christchurch and though it’s great to be back I am rather missing my time in Busselton. Jo and I were made to feel so welcome by my mums friends Neil and Lorraine. I don’t think I’ve … Continue reading →

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Game Over

Posted on February 28, 2009 by lord_lordy

The picture above tells it all. I’m not racing Taupo. This is me post surgery Friday evening. Things have moved very quickly these past few days and I don’t really think I can comprehend what a stressful, manic and tiring … Continue reading →

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Now An Injury

Posted on February 25, 2009 by lord_lordy

I’m wondering now whether I should call this an injury. Over the past few days I’ve had a few people ask about my “injury” but I’ve felt a little bit of a fraud describing it as such because it (a) … Continue reading →

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Snap

Posted on February 19, 2009 by lord_lordy

It’s started 4 months early. Didn’t think I was meant to start falling apart till I turned 40. Long story short on and all that – I’ve snapped my Flexor Hallucis Longus tendon ! Long story. For maybe 18 months … Continue reading →

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Long Gorges

Posted on February 18, 2009 by lord_lordy

I did get a rather dull picture of New Zealands longest bridge but had bluetooth issues so couldn’t use it. Instead here’s the map of todays ride. I’ve had an awesome day on the bike today. Happy as a pig … Continue reading →

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Epic Recovery

Posted on February 15, 2009 by lord_lordy

The picture above is of Rakaia Gorge. Jo and I got within 6km of this before Epic Camp but couldn’t face the extra 6km of battling in to the headwind. Having now visited it I can see it would have … Continue reading →

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Post Epic Camp

Posted on February 10, 2009 by lord_lordy

Back in Christchurch now. We had a great drive back in the van yesterday morning – great scenery and a pretty quick journey back. Gave us enough time to get a gentle spin on the bikes out towards Sumner where … Continue reading →

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Easing Off Pre Epic

Posted on January 29, 2009 by lord_lordy

So the idea this week was to ease off and get recovered for Epic Camp. Well, I’ve kind of eased of but not much. I think this rather gives an insight into what often motivates me to train and why … Continue reading →

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Christchurch Training Week

Posted on January 25, 2009 by lord_lordy

The photo above is of Jo and my bikes at Charing Cross. On the map this stands out because 8 dead straight roads all meet here. On arrival you find that all there is is this sign. Dead flat all … Continue reading →

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Hail Storm

Posted on January 18, 2009 by lord_lordy

Whenever I’ve done a cycle tour I’ve found that I’ve got fitter throughout the tour despite not taking rest days. It’s made me question the idea of having to schedule rest days in a training programme. Yes, if you’re doing … Continue reading →

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