Sunday 23rd April 2017
Another week completed and just 6 to go to the big day. Last week was very good, missed the miles target by 10 miles but did a lot of good hill work. Nearly 1,800 meters of climbing including 6 times up Old Winchester Hill. I keep surprising myself with the progress that has been made over the last 6 weeks since all my training has been all on the bike. There is a hill near me called Road Hill that runs from near The Bird in Hand in Lovedean to The Farmers Arms in Catherinton. The first 150 meters of the climb is 16% and over the past 25 years I have failed miserably every time I have tried it. There are only 2 options if you stop on the Hill, roll back down or walk to the top, as it is to steep to restart cycling. On Friday I climbed the hill for the first time – great feeling (once my breathing and heart rate returned to normal).
Weeks to go. Target Achieved
Week 19 7 hours 7.5 hours
Week 18 7 hours 8.5 hours
Week 17 8 hours 8 hours
Week 16 9 hours. 9 hours
Week 15 10 hours 10.5 hours
Week 14 10 hours 10 hours
Week 13 100 miles 91 miles
Week 12. 110 miles 132 miles – 1975 meters of climbing.
Week 11 120 miles 84 miles – 1001 meters climbing.
Week 10. 130 miles 130 miles – 1425 meters of climbing
Week 9 140 miles 152 miles – 1,339 meters of climbing
Week 8 120 miles 70 miles – 928 meters of climbing
Week 7 120 miles. 110 miles – 1,793 meters of climbing
The plan for the next 6 weeks is to have a low activity week this week, as we are away in the caravan for most of it. Then 4 weeks of high mileage and good climbing followed by a gentle week before the big ride.
Weight came down another pound this week so pleased with that.
Pulled all my cycle kit from the cupboard to see what I still need for the ride. Basically I have all I need already, cycle tops just never seem to wear out, I have two that are over 20 years old and look as good as new.
Looking forward to the gentle week coming up and visiting East Sussex.