Tonight was the first time I had been for a proper cycle since October 2008!! Wow...I was worried about several things. Anyway I set off with no plan, no cycle computer (battery is dead) and no expectations. I honestly thought I would do a few miles and them come back hence why I took no water!
I however was positively surprised. I felt good, my road awareness was good, speed was OK and it felt like I had never been off the bike. In fact I really enjoyed riding and remembered how good it feels after a day at work to clear my head with a cycle. The thought of getting on the bike was far worse than actually doing it.
In the end I did 11 miles in about 45mins. No loads but a great start.
Positives:
No back or knee pain
Energy levels were good
My bike still works
I enjoyed it
Negatives:
I still think I am going to struggle with hills.
I got a fly in my mouth!
My bum hurts, need saddle time!
Things I have forgotten:
Always wear sunglasses, my eyes were watering and the bugs were everywhere
Always take some water
How bumpy the roads are.
Anyway, I am working away tomorrow but should be home by 4:30pm so I plan to go for a 20 mile ride tomorrow. Then I am playing football on Thursday. I will cycle to work and back on Friday, Saturday I am playing football and I am in work so no cycling, however on Sunday it is a 35 - 40 mile ride!
I have to find what distance I start to hurt and then push on from there. If 30 - 40 miles is my bench mark then am happy with this. Next week I will cycle into work as much as I can and then I hope to go for a 5o mile followed by a 70 mile ride the following weekend. Hopefully this will be enough for my adventure to Brixham. I will then rest for a few day before doing a few small Cycles in the week leading up to my trip.
Watch this space!
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