If nothing else, so far this year I have proven that it is possible to cycle the Alps in winter – at least smaller climbs.
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For the last few years whenever Winter comes along I just start gaining weight. It’s time for intervention via a mini-challenge.
My primary 2008 Challenge won’t be unveiled until January 1st, but I can’t wait until then to stop this weight gain.
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.
As the weather gets colder, I am making good progress towards my target – with…
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…