Aug 16th - New Biggest Ride, New Fastest Speed & New Pains!!

Well after quite a quiet training week I knew on Saturday I would have to push myself.  Well I did.  I decided to ride the route that we will be doing in a couple of weeks time.  My furthest route I had done upto this point was 30 miles, however that was only once and 20 - 25miles was a much more comfitable range and the range I have trained too.

The first 25 miles were the best riding I have ever done.  It was a new route and it was challenging but the roads were great and I actually really enjoyed every moment.  I stopped every 10miles for a quick drink and then stopped after 25miles at the side of the road to eat some food which I had taken.

After lunch I planned another 25 miles route however the minute I hit 30 miles the pain started.  My knees and legs ached a lot and I was into the wind which did not help.  I actually took a quicker route back home.

I ended up doing 40 miles in 2hrs 35mins with an avg speed of 14.8mph.  I smashed my highest ever speed when I hit 37mph!

I was a bit dissapointed that I only managed 40 miles and I felt a little disheartened afterwards but I had only ever done 30miles once before and actually it was OK.

I must push myself on a regular basis.  I am reassessing my training regime because its not been great recently.  I now am going to do two 20 - 30 miles ride during the weeks and then every weekend push myself, starting next week.

The Route: Here