After around a year of training and effort of putting myself through to undertake the London-Edinburgh-London Audax unfortunately I had to retire at Barnard Castle due to a knee problem. I decided to make the difficult decision and save my knee to find out what the problem is and not risk permanent damage or a […]
Ribble Audax (2012) Modifications / Additions Schmidt SON 28 Dynamo Hub Busch and Muller Luxos U Dynamo Light with USB charging output Harry Rowland Hand Built Wheels, Mavic Open Pro Rims on Shimano 105 rear hub / Schmidt SON 28 Continental Ultra Gatorskin Tyres in 23mm x 700mm Brooks Team Pro saddle
Well…the 400km didn’t go according to plan at all. The ride was going well, if with wind much stronger than expected and had 2 hours up on my plan time by the time I got to Tewkesbury even with the strongest headwind I think I’ve ridden in. At around 120 miles then my IT band […]
We left Winnersh on time at 6am, it was already cold at -2deg but the forecast was to warm up to around 4 deg. Ryan and I made good time to Chalfont St. Peter in a little under 2 hours where I swiftly devoured a pastry at the control which increased my speed somewhat (apparently). […]