21st March 2010
Well the Easter cycling trip from Leicester to Paris somehow is fast approaching….. 2 weeks to be precise and I have done zero training!!! I think the fear factor has gone since Hels and I completed the LEJOG trip.
Although Hels and I have both cycled throughout the winter months to and from work and we have had some harsh weather.
The other issue, is my continuous drama with optaining a new bike. After last years disaster with Ribble Cycles delivering the wrong bike 2 days before LEJOG and having to borrow a bike, I decided to go with the bike to work scheme. I ordered the bike last week only to find out the delivery date for it is in 3 weeks time. So I have now ordered the TREK 1.5 instead of the 1.2 at an extra £150. There does not seem to be a lot of difference, although I did prefer the colour of the 1.5. I did not want to be a complete ‘girl’ and order it for that reason, so I am secretly pleased!
Anyway back to the bike ride. Mat, Stav , Charlie and I headed out of Leicester through Victoria Park and London Road. Then towards Stoughton and Tilton on The Hill. From there we headed for Oakam, up and down some big hills. Not enjoying my heavy hybrid, especially alongside (or far behind) Mat and Stav on their roads bikes. Although Charlie seemed to be coping on his mountain bike, he did walk up a few hills (sorry Charlie!).
Arrived in Oakham and bought lunch and decided to head for Rutland Water…. another big hill!
We had a quick whiz round Rutland Water which can only be described as ‘very pleasant’. We then headed back to Oakham for a quick half pint in the Grainstore.
Made it home in the dark and managed 60 ish miles.
Mmm can’t imagine doing many more miles………
Hope that bike arrives!
