https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpTISASA7mo I think the still on the video sums up where I am right now! So as most of you will know I had quite a bad accident and crashed out of the Cycling Time Trials UK National 24hr Championships over the weekend of 20/21st July. An event in which I was defending champion after victory last… Continue reading Coping with unexpected outcomes
Month: July 2019
A novices guide to the world of Ultra Racing
You have probably seen the images of broken riders by the road after riding for 24/48 hrs or even longer! Marvelled at the feats of riders such as Michael Broadwith, 3x winner of the UK 24hr Championship & holder of LEJOG record. (a great article on it is here LEJOG Record article ) Or you have watched… Continue reading A novices guide to the world of Ultra Racing
Just how important is it to be aero?
On Sunday 7th July 2019, was one of my target races for the year, the CTT National 100 TT 2019. I have previously had some decent results in this. In 2018 I was 5th and won the Vets award, in 2015 I was 4th , missing the medal by an agonising 10 secs due to two… Continue reading Just how important is it to be aero?
Long distance goals – But short on time? Can I do it?
A question I and many coaches will be asked a lot, is, can I achieve some long distance cycling goals, but off limited training time? The answer to this is a resounding YES! Meet Paul Burgess, Paul approached me towards the end of 2018 describing his plans for this year. And they were BIG! His… Continue reading Long distance goals – But short on time? Can I do it?
Riding the North Coast 500
Now for something a little different. At the end of June I embarked on my first 'bike packing' adventure and cycled the 'North Coast 500'. You can find loads of information on the route here North Coast 500. So why did I embark on this, right in the middle of the race season? Let me explain… Continue reading Riding the North Coast 500