Up early and attacked a ton of paper work and preparation for work.
By lunchtime I only had a small tidy up left, so by three in the afternoon was getting ready to get outside in the sunshine.
Where to ride? Go and say hello to my trike buddy Chuck? Good idea. Map? Naah, I know the way.
Ring first? Naaah, nice surprise.
As I was going to ride on roads most of the way I went for the high vis clothes.
Bright orange leggins, blue knicks over the top, red longsleeved jersey and my bright day glo flag.
Can't believe how well it all worked. Drivers could really see me. It was a little distracting at first to have bright orange knees come into view. Easy to count cadence today. :)
Roads were good, traffic light and my pace was nice and fast.
No one home so rode back to Roe highway path and up to the Freeway.
Almost empty path, a few walkers and I use the slight uphills to do some interval training.
The sky was glorious with brilliant sun beaming through heavy dark cumulus.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Saturday 26th Freowheelers Down to Zero
Well almost. '0.' something?
I had three layers of summer stuff on.
Peeled one off before the start at Freo and was pretty warm while riding.
But when I stopped I started to ice up as my perspiration turned me into a freezer.
I must fork out for some winter gear.
The Freo Wheelers group was small and at Mt Henry, we lost them. They chose to do a short ride and their were other riders in the group who were not part of it. I did not know about the short cut.
No harm done. These rides always work out for the best and are enjoyable, no matter what.
We could see them two to three hundred metres in front. We chased them to the Narrow's without bridging the gap. So being close to home and with Rob doing a short ride, we bailed for coffee in Mends St South Perth. That is where I started freezing. My buff was soaked and my hair wet.
Glad to get home to an early warm shower.
I had three layers of summer stuff on.
Peeled one off before the start at Freo and was pretty warm while riding.
But when I stopped I started to ice up as my perspiration turned me into a freezer.
I must fork out for some winter gear.
The Freo Wheelers group was small and at Mt Henry, we lost them. They chose to do a short ride and their were other riders in the group who were not part of it. I did not know about the short cut.
No harm done. These rides always work out for the best and are enjoyable, no matter what.
We could see them two to three hundred metres in front. We chased them to the Narrow's without bridging the gap. So being close to home and with Rob doing a short ride, we bailed for coffee in Mends St South Perth. That is where I started freezing. My buff was soaked and my hair wet.
Glad to get home to an early warm shower.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Only one ride this week
A huge storm on Tuesday and Thursday I couldn't get my helmet on. I had a skin cancer removed from my forehead and it was pretty painful. Also severe ankle pain due to extra assessments by surgeons (30 year old motorbike injury requires knife work).
I am looking down the barrel of ankle fusion to reduce pain. The sooner the better as after cycling the pain is incredibly severe. That means I am off the bike for 3 months and will miss the PAP and start of the ATTA season.
Around the river with the freo wheelers.
I was thoroughly enjoying the roll ons and was mid pack in all the climbs.
Rob punctured at Ardross so stopped to help and keep company.
We shortcutted to Berwick and Canning to pick up the group after a 10 minute wait.
The firefighters were closing the Bunnings buildings as a water main had broke and Bunnings was flooded in waist deep water.
Was doing fine until the last climb out of Cottosloe. I was only 100m off the group but could not catch them on the sprint into Port Beach. I had spun up my highest gear which equates to about 45km/h.
Average for the ride 33km/h
Geoff in Group 2 punctured 3 times.
Ride home was good fun with about 6 riders.
I am looking down the barrel of ankle fusion to reduce pain. The sooner the better as after cycling the pain is incredibly severe. That means I am off the bike for 3 months and will miss the PAP and start of the ATTA season.
Around the river with the freo wheelers.
I was thoroughly enjoying the roll ons and was mid pack in all the climbs.
Rob punctured at Ardross so stopped to help and keep company.
We shortcutted to Berwick and Canning to pick up the group after a 10 minute wait.
The firefighters were closing the Bunnings buildings as a water main had broke and Bunnings was flooded in waist deep water.
Was doing fine until the last climb out of Cottosloe. I was only 100m off the group but could not catch them on the sprint into Port Beach. I had spun up my highest gear which equates to about 45km/h.
Average for the ride 33km/h
Geoff in Group 2 punctured 3 times.
Ride home was good fun with about 6 riders.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Sunday Reverse Around River Ride
I missed the Saturday ride due to work but met the guys for a coffee where I was invited to ride with them on Sunday. Me with the Group 2s - Oh yes!
Kept up on the flats and low hills, but the steeper climbs around Buckland Hill and Mosman was where I suffered.
Even so I am riding those hills three cogs stronger, so was pretty pleased with myself.
They blasted away the last three kms at 43+.
Couldn't hang on, so sat on about 40km/h and reached the finish 100m or so behind.
A fabulous ride, beautiful cold sunny weather, no wind, and fantastic scenery.
Thanks guys
Kept up on the flats and low hills, but the steeper climbs around Buckland Hill and Mosman was where I suffered.
Even so I am riding those hills three cogs stronger, so was pretty pleased with myself.
They blasted away the last three kms at 43+.
Couldn't hang on, so sat on about 40km/h and reached the finish 100m or so behind.
A fabulous ride, beautiful cold sunny weather, no wind, and fantastic scenery.
Thanks guys
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Long Weekend 5,6,7th June
I was strapped for time this long weekend, but managed short rides on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday
After getting the new furniture from IKEA home, I was off on a ride. It was a toss up between scooting down the freeway south path for a set time or a more picturesque up to Bethesda in Claremont and back.
By the time I arrived at the Narrow's and viewing the river and parks along the way, I decided I wanted more of that and went up to Bethesda.
Staying on the PSP along mounts Bay allowed me to ride within metres of the water. Something for some reason I really enjoy. Four biplanes in formation flew overhead and I let out a long wave.
The Uni was very busy with students just leaving. I thought this odd for a Saturday. It must be exam week?
Jutland parade was an absolute scenic delight. River, boats, parks, trees, houses..... and I was pulling a gear higher on all the rises thanks to a strong tailwind.
Back at the Narrow's I decided to ride up to Canning Bridge and back which made a very memorable magic ride.
Sunday
I volumteered to marshall a corner for the ATTA Shenton Park event and left at 6:45am by bike riding through all the side streets to the registration area.
One of the positives of marshalling is you see all the riders come through. You also see how they are looking each lap. The top riders are brilliant. Always composed and always fast. A perfect line through the corner with the power on. There were some good tips for me.
After I chose to ride down to Freo but only got as far as the Showgrounds station. Ron on his Sigma was riding towards Subi, so went with him and got the latest info on his upgrades to the Sigma. I really want one of these lwbs but only after they have done all the improvements. I test rode it last year as was impressed at how well it did everything. Commute, tour, race.
I think it is a good platform for a Cyclo team. If only I can get 5 bikes and 5 riders organised.
Saturday
After getting the new furniture from IKEA home, I was off on a ride. It was a toss up between scooting down the freeway south path for a set time or a more picturesque up to Bethesda in Claremont and back.
By the time I arrived at the Narrow's and viewing the river and parks along the way, I decided I wanted more of that and went up to Bethesda.
Staying on the PSP along mounts Bay allowed me to ride within metres of the water. Something for some reason I really enjoy. Four biplanes in formation flew overhead and I let out a long wave.
The Uni was very busy with students just leaving. I thought this odd for a Saturday. It must be exam week?
Jutland parade was an absolute scenic delight. River, boats, parks, trees, houses..... and I was pulling a gear higher on all the rises thanks to a strong tailwind.
Back at the Narrow's I decided to ride up to Canning Bridge and back which made a very memorable magic ride.
Sunday
I volumteered to marshall a corner for the ATTA Shenton Park event and left at 6:45am by bike riding through all the side streets to the registration area.
One of the positives of marshalling is you see all the riders come through. You also see how they are looking each lap. The top riders are brilliant. Always composed and always fast. A perfect line through the corner with the power on. There were some good tips for me.
After I chose to ride down to Freo but only got as far as the Showgrounds station. Ron on his Sigma was riding towards Subi, so went with him and got the latest info on his upgrades to the Sigma. I really want one of these lwbs but only after they have done all the improvements. I test rode it last year as was impressed at how well it did everything. Commute, tour, race.
I think it is a good platform for a Cyclo team. If only I can get 5 bikes and 5 riders organised.
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