It is been a while.
So that have I been up to. I completed a few 200KM cycles this year, did not get to cycle to Galway as planned this will be in March. At the weekend I completed by third 200KM cycle and second Audax (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audax_%28cycling%29).
Audax is a cycling sport in which participants attempt to cycle long distances within a pre-defined time limit and following a cue card/route card. It pushes you to be self-relent on the cycle and get home if you breakdown or have problems as there is normally no cars following the route to pick up people. Great fun and you meet a lot of interesting people along the way.
What did I lean at the weekend? To follow good advice, don't, don't change anything on the bike the week of the cycle if you don't need too and use food (bars, Gels, etc) you have used before.
I broke both by changing out the Chainset for a Compact double the day before the cycle and just picking up food I had not used before in the shop. Result was hitting the wall at 170 KM.
New rule: Preparation, Preparation, Training Plan, and use known food that bring results. :-)
So that is next goal for next year is a 1,000 KM Audax in Scotland in June. Come on the winter training. :-)
Good book recommendation is Distance Cycling By John Hughes, Dan Kehlenbach, Dan Kehlenbach full of great information and insights on every page.
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