Bring the noise?
Inspiration strikes today at the ungodly hour of 5.30 am. I suppose you could say I awoke from a dream. How romantic. I suppose you could also say I was abruptly awoken by the bass. Good vibrations, I think not. Nonetheless, I will make the best of a situation and write this already slightly late blog! (sorry!)
Top Gear
When I signed up for this challenge, I anticipated having to spend the preceding weeks and months training to build my speed, strength and stamina. What I didn't anticipate was having to learn how to cycle all over again! In the past, whilst I cycled a lot, it was generally for fun rather than fitness. Having cycled the same route several times now, I have realized just how bad my technique was. The route I take is between Cottingham, just outside Hull, to Beverley. Around 10 miles. Not an overly challenging route on a nice day, and it makes use of (if you know Hull) the only hills between here and The Peak District. It would seem that burning yourself out in high gear at the base of a hill is not the way forward. (sorry, couldn't resist!)
An uphill struggle
The only other issue of note is wind. As I may have mentioned, Hull is a rather flat place (incidentally for the same reason as The Netherlands, my eventual goal) and as such, can get quite windy. When combined with the few, rather exposed hills on my route the result is a very slow pace and many expletives! Ahh well. All in the name of charity!
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