Not what you need now we're within a month of the big ride but I seem to be slower and feeling worse on these bike rides :-(. Today I managed 110 miles at 18mph but it was flat compared to Seatpins ride although it was decidedly windy - I must've brought that back with me from last week. My pulse just wouldn't go up and once I got over 170bpm I was really struggling. I felt much better in May, think I did 2 rides over 100 that month and felt ok at the end of them. Maybe it's all the travelling (off again tonight for 2 weeks) that tires you out? It's definately not all the riding I've done! I've only got one more ride before we leave for the Alps on the Sunday after I come back - I'll try and get a long one in but normally I'm a bit knackered after a long flight. Anyway got to pack and find something to eat so I can leave for the airport....
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/305942
We've got sponsorship forms getting pushed under peoples noses so hopefully we can just get over that finish line too.
ps. is it just me having nightmares about 10hours on the bike? ;-)
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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6hrs and 25mins on the saddle today, plus 20mins or so of stops, that was plenty for me... I was starting to get electric shocks in my left hand! Need some more bar tape and new gloves. If only I had the form of the pros, 6:25 and I'd be home and dry...
Good pace though, and hilly enough by the looks of it! Cadence was down though. Looks like you were grinding your gears today?
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