I was looking at my Garmin Connect stats this evening and realised I’d just recently rolled over the 5000 mile mark for the year! I know it’s not much compared to some but it’s a good milestone for me. Last year I finished on a shade over 4460 miles. I don’t really set mileage targets,…
Tag: surrey
Already November!
Wow, it’s been a month since my last post on here! It’s not that I’ve been ignoring you lovely lot, but more that I’ve been busy riding my bike. More to the point, I’ve been busy riding my bike to/from work (that’s 160 miles per week) sandwiching in a full day’s work on my feet…
Building up my weekly mileage
September has been a top month on the bike so far. I’ve managed to turn the pedals every day except one, helped by the full five days of cycle commuting. I did the first three days on the commuter bike, but the weather forecast for Thursday and Friday was so nice I took the Kinesis Aithein instead. Popped out…
Aviva Tour of Britain 2015
The 2015 Aviva Tour of Britain kicks off today, with the first stage starting from Beaumaris in Wales, before heading around the country through eight stages, with the final stage seeing riders race through the streets of London next Sunday. Stage 1, Sunday, September 6, Beaumaris to Wrexham, 178km Stage 2, Monday, September 7, Clitheroe to Colne,…
A good few days
We’ve had some really great weather of late – you’d almost think it was actually summer here in the UK – so combined with some time off work I’ve been able to get out on the bike more than usual. I’ve mixed it up with some fantastic club rides alongside my Woking CC crew, a few relaxed…
Saturday Five Hills Ride
I think summer has finally arrived in the UK (for the south at least). Got my climbing legs out yesterday for 72 sunny miles with over 5200 feet of elevation gain including five of Surrey’s peaks; Staple Lane, Crocknorth, Leith Hill, Box Hill and Ranmore. I started off solo and met up with a bunch…
Two Wheels with TC 