Time on Bike: 1 hour 41 minutes
Distance Travelled: 24.49 miles
Average Speed: 14.55 mph
Totals: 15 hours 35 minutes, 252.45 miles, 16.2 mph
The Sudbury Train crash put paid to what I was hoping would be a consolidation of my previous day's efforts. I didn't even think that the recovery operation would mean the road from Bures would have to be closed, but that's what happened. I came into Mount Bures from Lamarsh and sped past the bus station for what should have been a short climb before turning a corner into a descending straight but the corner was adorned with road closed signs which meant carrying straight on up an interminable hill towards Assington.
Now I don't claim to know the roads hereabouts very well so I took some educated guesses at junctions to avoid heading all the way across to the A 134 and eventually found myself BACK ON THE BURES ROAD - BEFORE THE CLOSURE. Approaching the police cordon I was then directed back up another unexpected steep climb before finally getting my bearings straight and taking the easiest route home. Knackered. But felt good for it.
Bonuses - didn't ever get out of the saddle, didn't ever get off the bike! Yay!
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Daily Log #16: Easier Looping
Time on Bike: 1 hour 20 minutes
Distance Travelled: 21.87 miles
Average Speed: 16.4 mph
Totals: 13 hours 54 minutes, 227.96 miles, 16.4 mph
The muscles in my legs are starting to remember. Climbing was slightly easier this time around. I got into a low gear early so I had high cadence at the bottom of the climb which helped in the early stage and then gear shifted when necessary to keep up the tempo. Obviously once I was in the highest gear (or is that the lowest) I had nowhere to go so tempo slowed and the end of the climb couldn't come quick enough. I was delighted that only one point did I have to get out of the saddle and stamp those pedals!!
Distance Travelled: 21.87 miles
Average Speed: 16.4 mph
Totals: 13 hours 54 minutes, 227.96 miles, 16.4 mph
The muscles in my legs are starting to remember. Climbing was slightly easier this time around. I got into a low gear early so I had high cadence at the bottom of the climb which helped in the early stage and then gear shifted when necessary to keep up the tempo. Obviously once I was in the highest gear (or is that the lowest) I had nowhere to go so tempo slowed and the end of the climb couldn't come quick enough. I was delighted that only one point did I have to get out of the saddle and stamp those pedals!!
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Daily Log #15: Push push push
Time on bike: 47 minutes
Distance Travelled: 12.84 miles
Average Speed: 16.4
Totals: 12 hours 34 minutes, 206.09 miles, 16.4 mph
Felt like I really pushed it this morning and the wind slightly favoured my back. Saved 3 minutes on the usual 50 minute round trip which is always refreshing. Tonight will be the first Lamarsh loop after the two week abstention...
Distance Travelled: 12.84 miles
Average Speed: 16.4
Totals: 12 hours 34 minutes, 206.09 miles, 16.4 mph
Felt like I really pushed it this morning and the wind slightly favoured my back. Saved 3 minutes on the usual 50 minute round trip which is always refreshing. Tonight will be the first Lamarsh loop after the two week abstention...
Monday, 16 August 2010
Daily Log #14: Back on the Bike
Time on Bike: 16 minutes
Distance Travelled: 4.37 miles
Average Speed: 16.4mph
Totals: 11 hours 47 minutes, 193.24 miles, 16.4mph
Got back on the nike today after 2 weeks off thanks to a well deserved holiday. Not sure on the accuracy of the mileage since I'm working from Time and Average Speed and the speed only goes to 1 D.P. It'll all even out in the end.
News that Contador has joined Saxo bank following the Schleck departure. Hopefully Frank and Andy can get themselves a good team together for future domination!!
Distance Travelled: 4.37 miles
Average Speed: 16.4mph
Totals: 11 hours 47 minutes, 193.24 miles, 16.4mph
Got back on the nike today after 2 weeks off thanks to a well deserved holiday. Not sure on the accuracy of the mileage since I'm working from Time and Average Speed and the speed only goes to 1 D.P. It'll all even out in the end.
News that Contador has joined Saxo bank following the Schleck departure. Hopefully Frank and Andy can get themselves a good team together for future domination!!
Friday, 30 July 2010
Daily Log #13: Repeat Route
Time on Bike: 1 hour 2 minutes
Distance Travelled: 16.94 miles
Average Speed: 16.4 mph
Totals: 11 hours 31 minutes, 188.87 miles, 16.4 mph
Interestingly managed the Lamarsh Loop in an average speed equal to my overall average. Not bad for a hilly stage. Convinced that at the top of Head Lane in Cornard we'd managed (Jody did remember his bike this time!) an average of 17mph and the slow uphill from there to home killed my speed. Time will put strength into the legs but unfortunately I'm now on holiday for a week or so. It will be like starting again when I get back....
Distance Travelled: 16.94 miles
Average Speed: 16.4 mph
Totals: 11 hours 31 minutes, 188.87 miles, 16.4 mph
Interestingly managed the Lamarsh Loop in an average speed equal to my overall average. Not bad for a hilly stage. Convinced that at the top of Head Lane in Cornard we'd managed (Jody did remember his bike this time!) an average of 17mph and the slow uphill from there to home killed my speed. Time will put strength into the legs but unfortunately I'm now on holiday for a week or so. It will be like starting again when I get back....
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Daily Log #12: Lonely Lamarsh Loop
Time on Bike: 1 hour 24 minutes
Distance Travelled: 22.06 miles
Average Speed: 15.75 mph
Totals: 10 hours 29 minutes, 171.93 miles, 16.4 mph
The Lamarsh Loop (as we alone call it) goes from the office here in Long Melford via Liston, Borley, Henny, Lamarsh, into Bures Hamlet and then back along the main Bures road to Sudbury. Minor climb to Borley and some steep short climbs along the Lamarsh road before a long descent into Bures. A couple of short drags up on the Bures road which then just leaves an energy sapping drag up Head Lane in Cornard and along the top road before having to climb the Chilton part of the A134 to get home. Very enjoyable but as Jody forgot to bring his bike back yeatserday I did it alone....
Distance Travelled: 22.06 miles
Average Speed: 15.75 mph
Totals: 10 hours 29 minutes, 171.93 miles, 16.4 mph
The Lamarsh Loop (as we alone call it) goes from the office here in Long Melford via Liston, Borley, Henny, Lamarsh, into Bures Hamlet and then back along the main Bures road to Sudbury. Minor climb to Borley and some steep short climbs along the Lamarsh road before a long descent into Bures. A couple of short drags up on the Bures road which then just leaves an energy sapping drag up Head Lane in Cornard and along the top road before having to climb the Chilton part of the A134 to get home. Very enjoyable but as Jody forgot to bring his bike back yeatserday I did it alone....
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Daily Log #11: Detour
Time on Bike: 57 minutes
Distance Travelled: 15.67 miles
Average Speed: 16.5 mph
Totals: 9 hours 5 minutes, 149.87 miles, 16.5 mph
Had to take a minor detour on the inward journey today to drop off my sons phone. It may add to the mileage but the morning is when I try to take it easy so doesn't help with average speed.
With any luck tonight will be a "hill" night. The Lamarsh loop the wrong way round (so called because it's easier the clockwise!). It all depends on Jody bringing his bike with him after lunch - I'm not climbing on my own!
Distance Travelled: 15.67 miles
Average Speed: 16.5 mph
Totals: 9 hours 5 minutes, 149.87 miles, 16.5 mph
Had to take a minor detour on the inward journey today to drop off my sons phone. It may add to the mileage but the morning is when I try to take it easy so doesn't help with average speed.
With any luck tonight will be a "hill" night. The Lamarsh loop the wrong way round (so called because it's easier the clockwise!). It all depends on Jody bringing his bike with him after lunch - I'm not climbing on my own!
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