Did my first 6 hour ride in a very, very, very long time today. Even when i was racing I probably didn't do that far in a day. Anyway, kept to a similar route to last weeks ton but climbed another 3 climbs I think so ended up riding 109m at 18.1mph - longer and a bit quicker than last week so that's good progress. Broke through the 2000m of climbing barrier but that's still less than half of what we need to do in August. I did a rough calculation and I thought it was about 4500m in the Alps that we have to do!!
Felt pretty good today, a few of the regular climbs were dispatched on a harder gear than before, even had the energy to catch a motorbike 2 miles from home - granted he was only doing 23mph but he was a bit surprised to see me in his mirror! Tomorrow I'll do something shorter obviously but I'll see how I feel when I wake up as to what that will be - guess anything between 5 miles and 40!
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Nathan Evington
28/02/77 - 03/11/07
About Nathan
Nathan, was a big chap in more ways than one. He was always to be found at the centre of the action, telling it exactly as it was – loudly!
In fact, Nathan was in such a hurry to make his impact on the world, he arrived on a cold February morning 8 weeks early. He was so premature that he spent his first month in hospital, and at the time was one of the youngest babies in Hedon Road hospital to survive!
Cycling played a huge part in Nathan’s life. He loved the film American Flyers and watched it many times. In it, there is a scene where the main character does the "torture test" which involved running on a treadmill for as long as possible before ending the test by hitting the "chicken" switch. After Nathan’s diagnosis of cardiomyopathy in 2004, he was actually quite excited to discover that he would be required to do his own "torture test" and spent a good deal of time psyching himself up for a good performance. In fact, he was so determined that it was ultimately the doctor, his Mum and the technician who had to drag him off, as Nathan refused to give in himself.
Cycling also revealed Nathan’s talent for remembering facts and figures. He was our very own walking cycling encyclopaedia. He loved to test his friends and show off his knowledge, and he was always the person you would want on your pub quiz team.
Nathan was determined to live life to the full, and unbeknown to his Mum he began playing in a football team a few years ago. The cat was out of the bag when a new football trophy took pride of place on the mantelpiece one evening. Nathan was very proud of himself and his team-mates, although I am reliably informed that Nathan was valued more for his enthusiastic participation, rather than his football talents – which led to his shots on goal just missing the target – 100% of the time!
Nathan was the life and soul of any party and loved to dance. He would always take to the dance floor first, and was quite happy to dance alone. However, his infectious enthusiasm always encouraged others to join him.
Nathan was a kind man, and always generous to a fault – on the benefit of his Mum and brother. He had a very special sense of humour – one he shared with his brother – and left his mark on everyone he met.
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3 comments:
Tres bon mon ami. 6 hours is good, but if you think I'm trying for 18.1mph average for 130 miles in the alps you've another thing coming. Good ride all the same. Only need another 20..
Exactament, Fatsprinter! 18.1 for the descents sounds fair game, or for the odd 30, but me thinks the other century needs something abit more civilised..
Hey, I averaged less than 17mph when I was in the Alps and I only did little climbs!! Believe me, I KNOW we're not doing 18mph........
I will try though ;-)
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