End of week 7 - already!

Time is flying by far too quickly. We are already at the end of week 7 in our training schedule.


This week has seen us do 2x15 mile rides, with thanks to Verity Pearson and Julie Alabaster for undertaking sitting duties.


Our weekend ride was a 27 mile ride round South Cambridgeshire villages. We were finally given a break with the weather and had a dry, sunny ride (although slightly windy). We had intended to do 30+ miles, but time constraints meant this was not possible. As well as Liz's knee causing some problems too.


Anyway, today's ride (with sitting from Sally and Adrian Jones again!):

Finished Cycle: 15 Jul 2012 13:13:44
Route: New Route
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Ride Time: 2:40:27
Stopped Time: 9:15
Distance: 27.05 miles
Average: 10.11 mph
Fastest Speed: 25.67 mph
Ascent: 486 feet
Descent: 507 feet
Calories: 1718

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Cambridge big bike ride (and a bit).

Last Sunday, Kev and I took part in the Cambridge bike ride, and Holly joined us.

It was a lovely 12.5 miles around Cambridge and surrounding villages and despite the rain (torrential during some parts) and Holly's bike being both too small for her AND with the brake dragging on the wheel (which we only realised when we got home - poor girl) we completed this ride.

We extended the ride slightly by parking at the Maddingly Road Park and Ride and cycling to and from the Start/Finish line - making our family ride 17 miles in total.
It was a ride route that was lovely though, making the most of Cambridge's many cycle lanes, parkland and towpaths. It was interesting to see the rowers practicing on the Cam and taking in the beautiful Cambridge buildings. A fantastic city all round.



Finished Cycle: 8 Jul 2012 13:30:08
Route: New Route
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Ride Time: 2:06:51
Stopped Time: 51:13
Distance: 17.29 miles
Average: 8.18 mph
Fastest Speed: 14.99 mph
Ascent: 642 feet
Descent: 580 feet
Calories: 1137

Holly about halfway round with her Mountain Dew!

The rain - hiding in the bus shelter for 5 mins as it was so bad. Holly does not look impressed!

Holly and Me at the finish line.

Holly and Daddy with their medals

Kev and Me at the finish line.

Training going well - blogging been a bit slack!

Apologies to those who have been waiting for our latest thrilling installment! Our training has been going very well. However I have totally slacked off in the blog-writing.


Anyway, the weather has not prevented us from going out. Last night we did a brief 15 mile ride around the local South Cambridgshire villages. It did not let up in the rain once! Nice.


Finished Cycle: 12 Jul 2012 21:17:16
Route: New Route
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Ride Time: 1:26:02
Stopped Time: 4:29
Distance: 15.00 miles
Average: 10.46 mph
Fastest Speed: 22.70 mph
Ascent: 292 feet
Descent: 263 feet
Calories: 979


 Last Monday we had another sitter in which allowed us to complete another 15 miles
Finished Cycle: 12 Jul 2012 19:18:11
Route: New Route
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Ride Time: 1:28:50
Stopped Time: 1:09
Distance: 15.56 miles
Average: 10.51 mph
Fastest Speed: 24.04 mph
Ascent: 242 feet
Descent: 216 feet
Calories: 1057





We are now at the end of week 7 of our training schedule. With weekly long rides on Sunday and week-time rides on both the exercise bike and on the road (babysitters depending) we are heading nicely towards our target of 54 miles on the 16th Sept.