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So So Day In The Saddle
No plan to race very hard today just wanted to circulate at an easy pace and have a fun ride, which I generally did.
Started of nice and relaxed with very consistent lap times not pushing my limits at all and enjoying the ride. It was a great morning for it but it didn’t take long for the day to heat up which started to sap my energy levels and with no gels to stick in the tank it was going to be difficult to keep going.
Four Will Do Today
Three hours sleep a belly full of shit food the day before and no warm up before a hard and fast start wont get you to the end of a 4hr no matter how much you try to HTFU.
But I had fun.
My lower back really played up today and I decided it really wasnt worth the pain to keep going (should of warmed up).
But I mangaed to clear some technical sections relatively easily today that I have had the ocasional problem with in the past so am happy with my effort if not the result.
Gazza's looking bloody strong top effort - well done.
2010 Australian 24hr Solo Only Nationals
Majura Pine Forest, off Majura Road.
2010 Solo Only 24hr Nationals - Easter, Canberra Again.
http://www.mtba.asn.au/NEWS/?IntCatId=20#29201
Details will follow.
Single Speed Nationals - Entry Now Open
Registrstion now open http://www.twentysixinches.com/ssnats/enter rider numbers are strictly limited to 120 riders you snoze you may lose and miss out.
Next Time
I only did one lap but I feel like I raced all night after my first lap tumble oh well maybe next time I will get in more than one lap before smacking the ground.
Thanks Gav & V you guys took it pretty well.
John thanks for the wrist strap / support thingy I quite possibly may not of been able to finish the lap with out it.
Xrays came up clear no breaks no dislocations so will be back on the road bike on Thursday night and the mountain bike in a few weeks.
My 1 lap - 01:17:44
Manly Dam - Cancelled
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
I want to get out on my bike at night again so I am off to one of my favourites for a night ride Manly so any one else up for a fun ride around the dam at night.
This is the one for you if you are short on time and have to start a little later and aren’t fused about hanging around at the pub afterwards. So starting a little later than the usual I should be ready to go at 8.00pm for a moderately paced fun social lap I like to keep it simple on Wednesday nights so the normal loop is the go but I can be flexible and if others want to take some detours then I will follow no problem.
The Oaks Up & Back Plus Extras
Glenbrook station carpark.
This is my semi regular early Saturday morning blue mountains ride.
This ride is the Oaks up and back but with a couple differences.
Good Stuff
Great weekend.
Finished 6th in age group (last still riding), 7th singlespeed (last still riding) and 38th overall from 57 finishers and 73 starters.
Its a good thing this race is only on once a year as it is a real battle just to keep riding and finish which this year I did.
