I am currently on a short break at my in-laws in North Cornwall, the plan being to do some decent back to back riding.
I thought i would check out the last bit of our ride this morning, from Portreath to Lands End, a nice 63 mile round trip that took me just over 4 hours. Included in this was a couple of breaks to eat, as i thought i should try and replicate our daily riding.
There was a steady breeze which buffeted me from the side, which meant i hardly had a tail-wind for any part of the ride, just what you need when your out on your own.
My outward leg took me through Hayle,Lelant Downs and onto the B3311 toward Penzance, and the on the back lanes around Madron and Sancreed before dropping down into Sennen and Lands End.
The return leg was more interesting, ie hilly! along the B3306 through St Just, Pendeen , St. Ives and back through Hayle. Plenty of short sharp climbs and descents, Steve you will need to make sure your brakes work for this bit!
So far this week i have nothched up 110 miles, you will probably notice that i dont follow recommended training increases in mileage, stupid? very, but unfortunately my time is limited and have to get the miles in when i can. Hopefully i can get a couple more 50 milers in this week, and the squeaky knee will stop and sore neck will go away!!
Thursday 8 May 2008
I have seen the end (its hilly)
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Sounds like you are getting some miles in Dave. Have you sussed the best way to go from yours to Lands End?
From zero to hero, go Davie go!!
Nick stop asking stupid questions, Dave and navigation....duh!!
Hey - I am just trying to give the poor old fella some encouragement!
Hey, is it really fair to give hope when there isn't any...come on mate you're meant to be a Nurse, I would have expected better of you.
Hey, is it really fair to give hope when there isn't any...come on mate you're meant to be a Nurse, I would have expected better of you.
best of luck guys ive just finished my jogle on monday 2nd make sure you wear plenty of bright clothing also watch out for the sheep that jump out of hedges ;-)
Paul in dorset
www.justgiving.com/paulsloper ps if you want any hints or tips drop me a mail psloper@hotmail.com
Thanks Paul and congratulations on your JOGLE!
I have left a donation at your site - I think you deserve it for lugging your tent down with your. very Impressive!
thanks for the doNation yes it was hard work esp as as you go screaming down a hill due to gravity but then come to a sudden halt bike was about 70-80 kilos and im about 100 lol so fair bit of weight no punctures was using continental contact tyres
also avoid electric bike shop near shrewsbury bloke hasnt a clue about fixing bikes (u can delete this bit if you want)
just had a look at your route down be carefull on the road comming down from wick nasty hairpin on steep hill down then you have a nice climb ;-) just thought id warn you of that one
also make sure you wear loud clothing as the lorries tend to give you a bit more room also there are some good cycle paths in scotland to avoid some of the worst busy roads so just go carefull
That sounds like good advice. Please if you see anything else on the route It would be good to hear.
Did you follow a similar route or go a different way?
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