Diary Posts

August 2013

It has been a mad month!! Moved house and had a family holiday so both the cycling and the diet have been neglected. I have certainly noticed the effects of excess recently. A big dose of GET BACK ON PLAN is required!!!

August's Stats:

Count:8 Activities
Distance:218.27 mi
Time:17:29:54 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:3,138 m
Avg Speed:12.5 mph
Avg HR:--
Avg Bike Cadence:--
Calories:17,603 C


This year so far:

Count:83 Activities
Distance:2,508.14 mi
Time:169:50:35 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:28,881 m
Avg Speed:14.8 mph
Avg HR:138 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:71 rpm
Calories:116,580 C


July 2013

I don't want to tempt fate, but it has still been nice. A few showers but I haven't got wet on the bike all month. The weight loss hasn't been as big as I had hoped, but I haven't put any on at least!! Now Tim's wedding has happened, I may give up the demon booze and try harder to reduce the pounds.

July's stats:

Count:12 Activities
Distance:408.69 mi
Time:26:40:38 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:3,840 m
Avg Speed:15.3 mph
Avg HR:100 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:--
Calories:18,926 C

This year so far:

Count:75 Activities
Distance:2,289.87 mi
Time:152:20:41 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:25,743 m
Avg Speed:15.0 mph
Avg HR:138 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:71 rpm
Calories:98,977 C


June 2013

Finally we have had some great weather, and I have managed to get out more. Also included this month was a ride from Banbury to the Wirral over two days. I have a new theory to the weight loss. I am not going to look at the scales for a month, but watch what I eat, and hopefully in the July update I can report some reduction in belly size!!

June's stats:

Count:13 Activities
Distance:582.63 mi
Time:38:22:10 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:7,162 m
Avg Speed:15.2 mph
Avg HR:120 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:--
Calories:16,514 C
Total this year so far:

Count:63 Activities
Distance:1,881.18 mi
Time:125:40:03 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:21,903 m
Avg Speed:15.0 mph
Avg HR:144 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:71 rpm
Calories:80,051 C
One of the Palefish Crew, Darren, shared a great website with us that maps all your rides together on one page. Here are this years rides so far, not including the Scottish ones as the map looked too small!


I may have to get out more away from Wirral!!

May 2013

A week off this month hasn't affected the total too much. A little down on April, but still getting the hours in the saddle!
Unfortunately the weight isn't going of as quickly as I would like, I need to focus on this now!!!

Count:11 Activities
Distance:322.76 mi
Time:21:09:20 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:3,137 m
Avg Speed:15.3 mph
Avg HR:158 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:--
Calories:13,018 C

This year so far:

Count:50 Activities
Distance:1,298.55 mi
Time:87:17:53 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:14,741 m
Avg Speed:14.9 mph
Avg HR:158 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:71 rpm
Calories:63,537 C

I have some longer rides planned for June so the total should look good next month, and if the weather holds up it will be a huge bonus!

April 2013

Starting to build the miles up, including a week in Scotland with the family and the bike!
Half a stone lost, only 2 more to go!

April Stats:

Count:13 Activities
Distance:460.37 mi
Time:31:38:27 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:6,404 m
Avg Speed:14.6 mph
Avg HR:158 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:71 rpm
Calories:19,420 C

This year so far:

Count:39 Activities
Distance:975.79 mi
Time:66:08:33 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:11,604 m
Avg Speed:14.8 mph
Avg HR:158 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:71 rpm
Calories:50,520 C

Nicer weather has helped get some longer weekend and weekday rides in. Hope it lasts!

March 2013

The month was a recovery one, building up slowly and working on fitness.

March's Stats:

Count:14 Activities
Distance:288.50 mi
Time:20:08:31 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:3,474 m
Avg Speed:14.3 mph
Avg HR:159 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:66 rpm
Calories:15,993 C


This year so far:

Count:26 Activities
Distance:515.41 mi
Time:34:30:06 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:5,200 m
Avg Speed:14.9 mph
Avg HR:159 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:71 rpm
Calories:31,100 C

April should look better, a holiday is planed and a few longer rides with the club. Also getting back to the diet, hopefully see some pounds go the right way!!


February 2013

Things haven't been rosy in the Palefish Garden this month! Somehow I have managed to attract the unwanted attentions of a virus of some sort, which has basically put me out of action for the month! On the plus side, during the worst part of the illness, I lost nearly half a stone in a week. I have put a little back on since but the scales are now going in the right direction again now.
I have now started to get back out on the bike, little spins to begin with as I only appear to have enough energy to do about 12 miles before my tank is empty. Hopefully if I am sensible and build up slowly, when the good weather is here I will be able to enjoy longer rides into Wales and Cheshire,

For what it is worth, here are February's stats:

Count:3 Activities
Distance:56.06 mi
Time:3:38:27 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:506 m
Avg Speed:15.4 mph
Avg HR:--
Avg Bike Cadence:75 rpm
Calories:4,358 C

This year so far:

Count:12 Activities
Distance:226.91 mi
Time:14:21:35 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:1,726 m
Avg Speed:15.8 mph
Avg HR:--
Avg Bike Cadence:74 rpm
Calories:15,107 C

It is hard to believe how different a year can be! 2012 Jan and Feb I rode 813 miles over 34 rides.
Hopefully it won't be too long before I am back on track.


January 2013

I wont mention how long it has been, but it has been a long time! (and a lot of wrong direction on the scales!!)

Anyway, new year and new entry to the diary!

First things first, last years totals.

Count:148 Activities
Distance:4,493.01 mi
Time:286:18:53 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:51,451 m
Avg Speed:15.7 mph
Avg HR:153 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:71 rpm
Calories:220,183 C


I suppose if I was to set a target for this year it would have to be to break the 5000 mile total for the year.

This year so far:-


Count:9 Activities
Distance:177.20 mi
Time:11:13:07 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:1,313 m
Avg Speed:15.8 mph
Avg HR:--
Avg Bike Cadence:74 rpm
Calories:11,252 C

Not a great start, last year I rode over 460 miles in January!! I think I have a lot of work to do!!!

September 2012

It has been a strange month. It started well with the Loch to Loch ride, and then some great club rides in to Wales and Cheshire, but autumn has brought with it  my annual chesty cold which I guess will stay with me on and off until the hay fever returns in April!!! Anyway here are the Stats for last month:-

Distance:408.67 mi
Time:26:50:47 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:5,754 m
Avg Speed:15.2 mph
Avg HR:153 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:--
Calories:17,679 C

As you can see I didn't make my 700 mile target. As I said before I have been unwell and I missed a complete weeks cycling. However I did achieve a goal I had set myself last September. I was aiming to ride 3 rides per week, 156 in a year, and I am pleased to say I achieved and actually exceeded the target by 7 rides! I have set myself another Annual Target, which I will reveal this time next year, when, I achieve it!

This year so far:-

Distance:3,928.89 mi
Time:250:20:27 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:46,370 m
Avg Speed:15.7 mph
Avg HR:152 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:69 rpm
Calories:191,458 C

I don't think I will hit 700 miles this month as I am away on a Bikeless holiday for one of the weeks! Maybe November will be the month?

August 2012

Even though I have tried to be good, the weight has stayed the same for another month. I seem to got stuck in a bit of a rut! What I need is a kick start to get me back into diet mode. Maybe a tough chalenge to aim for or even a race? I'll let you know what I decide on.
Here are this months stats:-

Distance:558.99 mi
Time:36:16:09 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:5,581 m
Avg Speed:15.4 mph
Avg HR:152 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:76 rpm
Calories:25,032 C


This year so far:-

Distance:3,520.23 mi
Time:223:29:40 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:42,079 m
Avg Speed:15.7 mph
Avg HR:152 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:69 rpm
Calories:173,780 C

After last months rear wheel rebuild, this month the front wheel needed attention. (I can hear new wheels calling to me)

September has started well with 140 miles covered in the first two days. I wonder if I can get to 700 miles in the month?


July 2012

This month I have managed to keep any extra weight off, and also keep the weekly ride level up. I need to start mixing up the exercise so that the rest of my body starts to get a work out rather than just my legs and arms. To be honest I now have the legs of Lance Armstrong and the Belly of Louis Armstrong!! All I need is an extra few hours a week to fit it in!!
Anyway, here are this months stats:-


Distance:501.49 mi
Time:31:50:31 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:6,678 m
Avg Speed:15.7 mph
Avg HR:151 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:74 rpm
Calories:18,253 C


This Year so far


Distance:2,961.24 mi
Time:187:13:32 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:36,498 m
Avg Speed:15.8 mph
Avg HR:152 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:69 rpm
Calories:148,748 C


I shouldn't have mentioned in the last Diary post that the Bike was still as good as new! At the moment the rear wheel is in for a rebuild!

Week Commencing 25/06/12

It has been a while since I posted anything here. To be honest, I have slipped backwards a little in the Weight and Diet game. There have been lots of things going on, Interviews, New Job, Mrs P being away for 3 weeks and starting up a new Cycling Club!!
I haven't put on too much weight, and I have still been cycling three times a week, but now it is time to get back to the plan and shift the last couple of stone!
The reason for this is purely personal, as I would like to get up the hills easier, and all thoughts of racing have evaporated from my memories!
I have remembered that I really enjoy riding my bike, even more so when I am joined by good friends and if there is no pressure to "perform" on every ride and analyse every pedal stroke. 
So the journey continues, maybe in a slightly different direction, but still forward and ever upward, especially on the Hills!!

Cycling since last post 29/4/12 - 24/06/12


Distance:684.96 mi
Time:42:52:03 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:9,204 m
Avg Speed:16.0 mph
Avg HR:156 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:--
Calories:30,948 C


This Year so far


Distance:2,459.75 mi
Time:155:23:00 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:29,842 m
Avg Speed:15.8 mph
Avg HR:152 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:69 rpm
Calories:130,495 C


I have decided not to record weekly food and alcohol intake any more, but I will do a monthly update on progress and miles ridden.

A big milestone this week too. I have now owned the Kebel for a year. I can't believe how quickly it has gone by. I have ridden nearly 5000 miles on it, and it still feels like new. Maybe time for some upgrades????


Week Commencing 22/4/12

Another week of stress eating at work has resulted in the first increase in weight for a while! 1kg to be precise! I am not surprised, as I have been raiding the chocolate fridge all week in between interviews. Not really an excuse but I'll use it anyway! Note to self...MUST TRY HARDER NEXT WEEK

Cycling This week 22/4-28/4/12

Week Commencing 8/4 and 15/4


Distance:95.72 mi
Time:5:48:56 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:1,022 m
Avg Speed:16.5 mph
Avg HR:156 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:73 rpm
Calories:4,908 C


This year so far


Distance:1,774.79 mi
Time:112:30:58 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:20,638 m
Avg Speed:15.8 mph
Avg HR:151 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:69 rpm
Calories:99,547 C



22/4/12

I missed the last entry as I was busy applying for an interview for my job!! I am happy to report that although there was a substantial amount of chocolate and cake eaten (Easter leftovers) I have managed to maintain my weight without putting any on! There has however been a change in the alcohol intake! I have managed to abstain for 111 days, and have definitely seen the benefits. However, there are times when, just to be sociable, it is necessary to partake! So last night at Tims engagement I fell off the wagon and had a Bottle of Sol, and a pint of Brimstage ale (a local pint and very nice too)
To be honest, I don't think I have missed it that much. Although it did taste nice, I'm not planning on regularly drinking.
I have decided that I need to mix up my exercise.  The first quarter of the year is over, and so far I have lost a stone/ 6.3kg but now seem to have hit a barrier that is proving difficult to overcome. The majority of advice I am receiving is that I need to do something other than Cycling get the weight loss going again. I think maybe some running, which I am not a fan of, and some core exercises will form the basis of the new regime. I hope it works and I can shift this last stone to get to my target for 2012!!

Cycling for period 8/4-21/4


Distance:208.88 mi
Time:12:36:21 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:2,462 m
Avg Speed:16.6 mph
Avg HR:155 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:71 rpm
Calories:10,703 C


This year so far


Distance:1,679.07 mi
Time:106:42:02 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:19,616 m
Avg Speed:15.7 mph
Avg HR:150 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:69 rpm
Calories:94,639 C



Week Commencing 1/4/12

Weight Loss ? (having a week off due to Easter!) Alcohol 0, Cake A few slices of Chocolate Guinness cake! Crisps 0

Cycling this week 1/4-7/4


Distance:95.69 mi
Time:5:47:06 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:1,093 m
Avg Speed:16.5 mph
Avg HR:147 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:71 rpm
Calories:4,556 C


Total this year so far


Distance:1,470.19 mi
Time:94:05:41 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:17,155 m
Avg Speed:15.6 mph
Avg HR:150 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:69 rpm
Calories:83,935 C


Back to the diet now Easter is over, and hopefully a couple of longer rides a week, maybe 120 miles per week average now the nights are getting lighter?

Week Commencing 25/03/12

Weight Loss 0kg, Alcohol Intake 0, Cake 0, Crisps 0

Cycling this week 25/3-31/3


Distance:162.19 mi
Time:10:07:11 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:1,461 m
Avg Speed:16.0 mph
Avg HR:144 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:72 rpm
Calories:7,283 C


Total this year so far


Distance:1,374.50 mi
Time:88:18:36 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:16,062 m
Avg Speed:15.6 mph
Avg HR:150 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:69 rpm
Calories:79,380 C


Another week with no weight loss. Apparently it is not unusual to plateau.
I set myself a goal of riding 500miles in March. I managed to do 561. I think the warmer weather, and lighter nights are helping!

Week Commencing 18/03/12

Weight Loss 0kg, Alcohol Intake 0, Cake 0, Crisps downfall this week!!!

Cycling this week 18/3- 24/3


Distance:94.98 mi
Time:5:52:09 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:696 m
Avg Speed:16.2 mph
Avg HR:154 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:68 rpm
Calories:4,895 C


Total this year so far


Distance:1,212.30 mi
Time:78:11:25 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:14,601 m
Avg Speed:15.5 mph
Avg HR:151 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:68 rpm
Calories:72,096 C


No loss this week but no gain either! Cadence appears to be goosed! New battery fitted and still no recording. Oh well, If my calculations are right, the magnet has passed the sensor 1,847,558 times!!

Week Commencing 11/03/12

Weight Loss +0.5kg Alcohol intake 0, Cake 1 slice, Eureka again!! a couple at home too (that could be the problem!) Crisps 0

Cycling this week 11/3-17/3


Distance:141.46 mi
Time:8:40:00 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:1,213 m
Avg Speed:16.3 mph
Avg HR:--
Avg Bike Cadence:70 rpm
Calories:11,664 C



Total this year so far


Distance:1,117.32 mi
Time:72:19:16 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:13,905 m
Avg Speed:15.4 mph
Avg HR:150 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:68 rpm
Calories:67,201 C


Well, that's a first!! I didn't think I would put weight on this week! more miles than usual, watched what I ate closely, loads of fruit etc.... oh well, It was never going to be easy!! especially with cake in the house!
Back to work tomorrow, maybe a few laps of Bootle will loose the extra .5kilo!!!


Week Commencing 04/03/12

Weight loss 0.5kg, Alcohol intake 0, Cake 1 slice at Eureka, Crisps 2bags (bad time management at work no time to eat!)

Cycling this week 04/3-10/3


Distance:129.63 mi
Time:7:56:09 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:1,803 m
Avg Speed:16.3 mph
Avg HR:--
Avg Bike Cadence:--
Calories:10,362 C


Total this year so far


Distance:975.86 mi
Time:63:39:15 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:12,691 m
Avg Speed:15.3 mph
Avg HR:150 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:68 rpm
Calories:55,537 C


I must sort out the Cadence sensor on the bike, and I need to order a replacement heart rate monitor. Only 1.5kg to go to reach the next milestone. A determined effort this week!

Week Commencing 26/02/12

Weight loss 0.5kg, Alcohol intake 0, Cake lots! (colleague leaving work!) Crisps 0.

Cycling this week 26/2-3/3


Distance:60.85 mi
Time:4:07:22 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:629 m
Avg Speed:14.8 mph
Avg HR:120 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:--
Calories:3,550 C


Total this year so far.


Distance:846.23 mi
Time:55:43:07 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:10,889 m
Avg Speed:15.2 mph
Avg HR:150 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:68 rpm
Calories:45,176 C


Less miles this week, spent the day at Aintree to see the Soens memorial race. Back to it next week, especially the diet!

Week Commencing 19/02/12

Weight Loss 1kg, Alcohol intake 0, Cake 0, Crisps 0

Cycling this week 19/2-25/2


Distance:121.33 mi
Time:7:31:15 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:1,258 m
Avg Speed:16.1 mph
Avg HR:150 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:--
Calories:5,606 C


(No Cadence as I removed the sensor for the Time Trial and have been on the winter bike since!)

Total this year so far


Distance:785.38 mi
Time:51:35:45 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:10,260 m
Avg Speed:15.2 mph
Avg HR:153 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:68 rpm
Calories:41,626 C


Back on track with weight loss, and miles this week. Big milestone in the Blog this week, Page views hit 10,000.


Week Commencing 12/02/12

Weight Loss 1kg, Alcohol intake 0, Cake 0, Crisps 0

Cycling this week 12/2-18/2

Distance:                 84.96 mi
Time:                       6:07:23 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:         937 m
Avg Speed:             13.9 mph
Avg HR:                  147 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:  65 rpm
Calories:                  3,966 C

Total this year so far

Distance:                  664.05 mi
Time:                       44:04:30 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:         9,002 m
Avg Speed:             15.1 mph
Avg HR:                  153 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:  68 rpm
Calories:                  36,020 C

Easier week this week as ot was the lead up to the ten Minutes of hell Time Trial. Back on the miles next week!


Week Commencing 05/02/12

Weight Loss 0kg!! Alcohol intake 0, Cake 1 (boss's birthday) Crisps 0

Cycling this week 5/2-11/2


Distance:117.53 mi
Time:8:08:46 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:2,649 m
Avg Speed:14.4 mph
Avg HR:150 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:60 rpm
Calories:6,189 C


Total this year so far


Distance:579.09 mi
Time:37:57:07 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:8,065 m
Avg Speed:15.3 mph
Avg HR:154 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:68 rpm
Calories:32,053 C


A bit disappointed I didn't loose anything this week, but at least I didn't put any on. It may have something to do with the large meals consumed last weekend!!
It's the Tunnel Time Trial in one week! I went and did a last Test ride this morning and managed to knock a few more seconds off. I will be doing a few rides this week to keep the legs spinning, then go for it next Sunday.


Week Commencing 29/1/12

Weight Loss 1kg, Alcohol intake 0, Cake 1 (made by the kids) Crisps a few pringles!

Cycling this week 20/1-4/2


Distance:99.19 mi
Time:6:35:10 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:1,354 m
Avg Speed:15.1 mph
Avg HR:152 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:69 rpm
Calories:5,381 C


Total this year so far


Distance:461.56 mi
Time:29:48:21 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:5,416 m
Avg Speed:15.5 mph
Avg HR:155 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:70 rpm
Calories:25,864 C


Just short of 100 this week, weather was a bit rubbish at the end of the week but still managed to get out.

Week Commencing 22/1/12

Weight Loss 0.5kg Alcohol intake 0, Cake 0, Crisps 1 bag.

Cycling this week 22/1-28/1


Distance:77.22 mi
Time:4:53:42 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:872 m
Avg Speed:15.8 mph
Avg HR:157 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:72 rpm
Calories:4,467 C

Total This year so far

Distance:362.37 mi
Time:23:13:11 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:4,062 m
Avg Speed:15.6 mph
Avg HR:156 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:71 rpm
Calories:20,483 C


Less miles this week as the bike was in the shop being fixed! Back to normal next week and hopefully get back to 100 miles per week.


Week Commencing 15/1/12

Weight Loss 0.5kg Alcohol intake 0 units, Cake 1 chocolate eclair, a handful of Doritos!

Cycling this week 15/1-21/1

Distance:81.60 mi
Time:5:11:38 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:913 m
Avg Speed:15.7 mph
Avg HR:155 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:72 rpm
Calories:4,665 C


Total this year so far

Distance:285.15 mi
Time:18:19:30 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:3,190 m
Avg Speed:15.6 mph
Avg HR:155 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:70 rpm
Calories:16,016 C


Even though I have been out on 4 rides this week, Saturdays was shortened due to a mechanical and a strong headwind! only 15 miles off target and I have started the New week with 15 miles more than last Sundays ride!!
I didn't do the TT course today, as I actually went to the Tunnel for a recce. I may have a go in the week though.


Week Commencing 8/1/12

Weight Loss 0.5kg, Alcohol intake 0 units, Cake 1 doughnut, 1 packet of parsnip, beetroot and sweet potato crisps (they sound healthy!)

Cycling this week 8/1-14/1

Distance:91.79 mi
Time:5:57:37 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:916 m
Avg Speed:15.4 mph
Avg HR:149 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:69 rpm
Calories:4,794 C


Total this year so far

Distance:203.55 mi
Time:13:07:52 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:2,277 m
Avg Speed:15.5 mph
Avg HR:156 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:70 rpm
Calories:11,351 C


I'm on target to hit 100 miles per week, and still off the booze! Less weight loss this week but even 0.5kg a week means I will be at target weight by mid May, and 2.5kg lighter by the Time Trial, which should be good for a couple of seconds!!! 

I rode the TT circuit I set last week, and managed to Average 19mph this time. 0.3mph faster. A marginal  increase, but still an increase, and this week I did it in the middle of the day, so more traffic, and there was a strong headwind all the way back from Hoylake. It was also colder, last weeks average temp was 11 degrees  and this weeks was 6! 

I also went out for a spin with the kids. Joe has a new bike and wanted to give it a blast. It won't be long until they are out with the club! 






I have come to realise that putting things in the Blog make them harder to forget, or get out of! So I have decided to share my weekly record of cycling and weight loss achievements here to help keep me motivated.

Week commencing 1/1/12

Weight loss 1kg, Alcohol intake 0 units, Cake 3 slices (Claire's birthday!) Crisps 0.

Cycling this week: 1/1-7/1

Distance:111.77 mi
Time:7:10:15 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:1,360 m
Avg Speed:15.6 mph
Avg HR:161 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:71 rpm
Calories:6,557 C

Week one of the new year done and I managed to stay on the waggon, despite there being some leftover Christmas cheer in the cupboards and fridge! only 51 weeks to go!

Tonight I decided to go out for a quick spin on the bike, and thought it would be a good idea to try a flat TT circuit. I headed out to West Kirby and back, missing the hills, trying to keep a steady cadence and speed. When I got back I loaded the ride onto Strava and set a segment for a 10 mile circuit. Today I managed an average of 18.7mph for the 10 miles, which I am happy with, but need to improve on If I stand any chance of being competitive at the Ten minutes of Hell tunnel challenge. I was also happy that my legs worked after yesterdays windy slog.

There is a meeting tomorrow night for the Club. It is being held at the Anchor in Irby at 8pm, and don't forget to enter the Ten minutes of hell before its too late. Places have been going fast since the entry fee was reduced to £25.