My last big ride for training which I hope is representative of what I will need to do on the JoGLE. No…take that back nothing is really representative, but what I am looking for is an improvement in my ability to climb hills with 10kg of extra weight in the panniers and recover quickly for […]
Seven weeks to go and things are starting to get serious. The bike is behaving well at the moment but its going to need a good service before heading to John O’Groats. Over the next couple of weeks there is still a plan to cycle around the whole of Berkshire using the Berkshire Cycle Route […]
With 9 weeks to go, I’m starting to feel like I should be ramping up the training and now getting slightly nervous. On the same day as the London to Brighton Bike Ride managed to get in a loop to Newbury and Highclere. These mileages are ok but I really do need to get into […]
Here is a useful guide on training for a generic cycle riding. It includes information on nutrition and stretches that you should do. Action Medical: Generic Cycling Training Guide by darrentipton