Browsing: The Challenge

Wow are my legs tired.

I have completed my main 2008 Challenge to cycle 160,000 metres of vertical ascent (or one foot for every minute of the year). There is no doubt that my silly challenges have kept me motivated.

Nov 25 – Today, on a crisp, cold sunny day, I completed my 2007 challenge.

It’s cold and winter is approaching but I am getting pretty close to my target of 160,000 metres of vertical ascent for 2007. I rode less in October than I have for months and the extra rest days made me feel stronger.

August was another great cycling month. The highlight was easily our trip across Wales -…

July was probably the best month of cycling yet this year with just under 20,000…

Half way through the year and I have climbed almost exactly what I climbed in…

May was a great cycling month with some big climbs. Climbing the legendary Mont Ventoux…

April was a great riding month. The weather was near perfect. I am pretty pleased…